u/Sufficient-One-1123

I’m currently planning a trip and I’m finding myself stuck in "tabs hell"—switching between Booking, Airbnb, TikTok, and Google Maps. I feel like I’m spending 5+ hours just to organize a simple 4-day getaway.

For my thesis, I’m actually researching whether this "planning frustration" is universal or if I’m just using the wrong tools. I’m curious—how do you all handle the "I want to travel but don't know where to go" phase without getting overwhelmed by options?

Do you prefer a "done-for-you" itinerary, or is the research part of the fun for you?

I’ve noticed a lot of people are moving away from traditional blogs and using things like TikTok or custom Google Maps. I’m actually doing my final thesis on this planning process!

I have a short survey to gather data for my research—if anyone is willing to help a student out, let me know in the comments and I’ll DM you the link! Or I can drop it in the comments if that’s allowed.