Great read! I love me some Google Maps! I have at least 20 different lists saved on my maps, and I pin restaurants I read about or am intrigued to try, so when I visit a city, and I'm in a random neighbourhood and starving, I use past Gabby's recommendations on the map! It's saved me many times.
I love this framing of travel as a research project. The level of detail (seat maps, neighbourhood-first hotel hunting, spreadsheet outfit planning) is so satisfying. Also agree that structure is what actually creates relaxation. When the logistics are handled, you’re free to notice things. Curious -as there ever been a trip where you tried to “go with the flow” and immediately regretted it?
Yes to eldest daughter travelling (LOL!) and carry-ons. Loved all these tips, Wing. <3 Also, such a gorgeous shot from Lisbon! Rethinking these small tours now... might need to try one out myself. :) Looking forward to more travel hacks!
Haha, I feel like these tips reveal a lot about my personality. Thank you! The photographer was lovely and just someone I discovered by chance. Travel can be serendipitous that way.
Great read! I love me some Google Maps! I have at least 20 different lists saved on my maps, and I pin restaurants I read about or am intrigued to try, so when I visit a city, and I'm in a random neighbourhood and starving, I use past Gabby's recommendations on the map! It's saved me many times.
Yes! Wise travellers think alike.
I love this framing of travel as a research project. The level of detail (seat maps, neighbourhood-first hotel hunting, spreadsheet outfit planning) is so satisfying. Also agree that structure is what actually creates relaxation. When the logistics are handled, you’re free to notice things. Curious -as there ever been a trip where you tried to “go with the flow” and immediately regretted it?
Yes to eldest daughter travelling (LOL!) and carry-ons. Loved all these tips, Wing. <3 Also, such a gorgeous shot from Lisbon! Rethinking these small tours now... might need to try one out myself. :) Looking forward to more travel hacks!
Haha, I feel like these tips reveal a lot about my personality. Thank you! The photographer was lovely and just someone I discovered by chance. Travel can be serendipitous that way.
Travel IS an infinite research project though!
Excellent tip on the shower caps as shoe covers.
I dread to think what you would think of my travel “uniform” 😉, but practical has never been my strong suit.
Thanks for the tips !
Thank you! And I have no doubt your travel uniform is far more stylish than mine.
Oh, that’s a good tip! I haven’t used OpenStreetMap but will check it out. Thank you