A different pace
The case for a little less planning
A thoughtful itinerary leaves room for the unexpected as well as the essentials.
Pick your anchors
Choose one or two experiences that matter most each day. Use them as anchors, then leave space around them.
Account for the in-between
Moving between places, finding lunch and getting your bearings all take time. A plan that looks spacious on paper often feels more comfortable in practice.
Keep an open afternoon
An unplanned afternoon can be a chance to return somewhere you loved or follow a recommendation you discover along the way.
The goal is a trip with enough structure to feel easy and enough flexibility to feel like your own.