The Biggest Mistake Most Travelers Make When Planning Their Itinerary (And How to Avoid It)
I'll admit something that took me years to learn. The best trips I've ever taken weren't the ones where I saw the most places. They were the ones where I had time to actually enjoy where I was. When most people start planning a vacation, they open Google, search for "Top 20 Things to Do," and try to fit almost everything into a few days. It looks great on paper. Reality is very different. You spend more time checking your watch than enjoying your surroundings. You're constantly looking at maps, worrying about transportation, standing in queues, and rushing to the next attraction. A great travel itinerary shouldn't feel like a race. It should feel like freedom. Why We All Try to Do Too Much Travel has changed dramatically over the past decade. Instagram, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok make every destination look like it can be explored in one perfect day. What those videos rarely show are the long taxi rides, crowded attractions, dela...