Key takeaway: Trips improve when you plan for stamina and mood, not only for sightseeing density.
Separate must-do moments from optional extras early. This gives you more freedom to shape a trip around how you want it to feel.
Balance high-effort days with easier ones. Walk-heavy sightseeing, transit changes, and late nights add up faster than expected.
Protect one open block in the itinerary. Unstructured time is where many of the best memories happen.