The weather changed four times before lunch, and so did our plans. Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind.
A small example
The train was slower than the bus and twice as memorable. We arrived after dark, which is the best way to meet a city twice. Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips.
Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge.
Going further
Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket. Every guidebook mentioned the viewpoint; none mentioned the wind. A paper map still beats a phone when the battery dies on a ridge. We left with a list of places to see next time, which is the point.
- Leave a free afternoon
- Book the first night, improvise the rest
- Download offline maps
- Carry cash for small towns
We arrived after dark, which is the best way to meet a city twice. The market opened at six, and by seven the best stalls were empty.
What didn’t
Locals pointed us to a bakery that had no sign and no queue. We planned two activities a day and happily did one. Our favourite meal cost less than the museum ticket.
Learning ten words of the language opened more doors than any app. We planned two activities a day and happily did one.
Night buses save a hotel night and cost you the next morning. Walking between towns showed us what the highway skips.
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