A useful itinerary makes the next decision easier. It does not need to decide every hour in advance. Start with the parts that genuinely need structure: your arrival, a reservation, a journey with limited connections. Around those anchors, leave space for an ordinary lunch, an unexpectedly interesting street or a day when you want less walking.
The stories here cover city-break budgets, finding local culture, making room for unplanned time and choosing outdoor routes with care. They aim to help you make a workable plan rather than an impressive-looking list. Costs, access and transport can change, so use the planning method alongside information from the actual places you intend to visit.
You can use Elsewhere’s destination planners to collect your own stops, divide them between days and keep notes. The plans stay in your browser, and you can download a copy. Visit durations are planning estimates; they do not include every queue, journey or meal. Keep the version of the plan that suits the people travelling, even when it is the shorter one.
