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Josh Grisdale in Global Discussions 2 years ago

2 years ago

Its Golden Week here in Japan where there are a number of national holidays in a row and most people take advantage of it to take time off and travel.

Personally, even though it is much easier to get time off, I avoid traveling this week due to the crowds etc.

Just wondering about everyone else. When traveling, do you try to avoid peak times…

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Carlos

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- Carlos
  
  I avoid high-peak travel seasons because those are more expensive. For example, the first and only time I have been to NYC was in January 2004.
  
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- Phil Ono
  
  I’ve been traveling around during this GW and it is indeed very crowded on trains, etc. Went to Shibuya a few days ago, Odawara Castle yesterday (samurai parade), and Showa Kinen Park today (poppies). Trains and train stations were packed and places were crowded with people. Seems to be more crowded this year because it’s the first time in 3 or… Read more
  
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