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How ChatGPT Became My Best Solo Travel Buddy in 2024
A personal story of how AI enhanced my solo adventures in Germany and Austria
As the year comes to an end, I wanted to share something personal for my last article of 2024. I am actually writing this article on my flight back from Europe, reflecting on a magical seven-day solo trip to Germany and Austria. The Christmas markets and festive atmosphere made it an unforgettable experience and I wish my vacation had been longer.
Solo travel isn’t something new to me — I’ve been to Japan, Iceland, Switzerland, and various cities in the US alone. I truly enjoy the flexibility and having time that is entirely my own. It always helps me immerse myself more deeply in the local environment and learn more about both the place and myself. But this time, I got a virtual travel buddy — ChatGPT. It has somehow become an essential part of my travel toolkit, and let me tell you why.
Before the Trip
ChatGPT has played a major part in travel preparation.
1. Building the perfect itinerary
I used to plan my itinerary using a combination of tools, including TripAdvisor, YouTube, Google Map, and a hundred tabs. I would scroll through the top attractions at my destinations, bookmark tons of…
