OK, so, I’ve been messing around with a bunch of itinerary tools lately, especially since I’ve got like zero time to plan anything. Seriously, my schedule’s packed tighter than a can of sardines. I needed something to help me map out trips without eating up my whole day.
First off, I stumbled upon this thing called Roam Around. It’s supposed to be an AI travel thingy, and I was like, “Alright, let’s see what you got.”
- Tried throwing in some basic info – you know, dates, destination, the usual.
- It gave me a plan, sure, but it felt kinda generic, you know? Like, it didn’t really get me.
Then I moved on to Wanderlog. They say it’s the “best overall,” so, big shoes to fill, right? I started playing around with it, adding places, making notes. It’s actually pretty neat.
- I could see everything laid out on a map, which is cool.
- And it let me put in all my booking details, so everything was in one spot.
- It’s got this friend feature, but I only tested it a little. That function seems cool.
I also poked around a couple of other apps. Most of them were just okay. Some were all about that AI stuff, trying to guess what I wanted. It’s a cool idea, but honestly, most of the time, I just ended up tweaking things myself anyway.
There was this one app specifically for group trips, which was interesting. I didn’t really get to dive deep into it since I’m mostly flying solo these days. But I can see how it would be super helpful if you’re rolling with a crew.
After all that, I found myself sticking with Wanderlog. It just felt the most intuitive for me. I like that I can customize it as much as I want, and it doesn’t try to push some pre-made plan on me. I do my own stuff, like putting in places and adding all my notes. I get to tweak it all day, and it’s the only thing that’s really stuck with me.
The key takeaway?
There are a ton of these tools out there. AI is definitely shaking things up, and some of the apps are pretty slick. But at the end of the day, it comes down to what works for you. For me, right now, that’s Wanderlog. It’s just the easiest way to wrangle my trips when I’m short on time. Your mileage may vary, though. It’s all about finding that sweet spot between features and what your brain actually vibes with.
