2026-07-26 · 15 min read
A cheap flight and a pricier train can end up costing the same once you add baggage, transfers, and an extra hotel night. Here's how to compare the full door-to-door cost — with five real routing cases where the obvious choice wasn't actually the cheapest one.
2026-07-23 · 9 min read
Two good itinerary options can both look great on paper and still be wrong for your trip. Here's how to check a destination against your actual dates, budget, and travel style — using a real Italy route comparison as the example.
2026-07-22 · 7 min read
Most multi-city trips don't fall apart from one big mistake — they fall apart from a dozen small mismatches in timing, pacing, and logistics that never got checked. Here are the 12 we see most often, and how to catch them before you book.
2026-07-22 · 8 min read
ChatGPT can plan a Guatemala trip in seconds — but a validator caught an altitude risk, two 10+ hour transfer days, and a season the itinerary never accounted for. Here's what to check before you book.
2026-07-20 · 17 min read
Your spreadsheet says three nights here, five nights there — everything fits neatly into a row. Then the trip begins, and by Day 5 you're no longer exploring a country, you're managing a small logistics company. Use this 10-point reality check (plus a full 23-day China itinerary case study) to spot rushed pacing, risky connections, and overplanned days before you book.