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The best itinerary is not the fullest one. It is the one that answers practical questions early, protects your energy and leaves enough blank space for the place to interrupt you.

The Five Fields Every Day Needs

  1. One anchor: the experience that gives the day its shape.
  2. One neighborhood: reduce unnecessary cross-city travel.
  3. One meal worth planning: reserve only what truly needs it.
  4. One practical note: opening hours, train time or weather.
  5. One empty pocket: at least two hours with no commitment.
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