Building a Balanced Activity Plan for Trips Starting in Canada

Instead of packing every day with tickets, use a simple rhythm to balance guided tours, self-led wandering, and true rest days.

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Many long trips from Canada start with serious jet lag, limited vacation time, and a long wish list of things to see. A simple rhythm of alternating structured and unstructured days, keeping arrival day light, and leaving at least one evening in each city completely free will usually create a better trip than a calendar crammed with early departures and back-to-back tours.

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