Rule 1: It's important to acquire at least some basic knowledge about the history and geography of a place we are going to visit. So when we see, for example, on our way the statue of Frederick the Great, we won't have to waste time on asking who he was.
We live in the PC era and nothing is easier than gathering data. Many web sites, such as ours , specialize in providing detailed information for travelers: geography, weather, recreation, museums, events, shopping, restaurants, and so on.
Buying books, such as travel guides, and maps, is not a bad idea.
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Having gathered the necessary information, we may take the second phase: prepare routes.
