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How Not to Lose the Places You've Found: My Real-Time Documentation System
A week after a perfect day on Cham Island, I discovered an entire day had vanished from my memory. The photos were there, but the feelings? The details? Gone. That's when I understood: if you don't capture the moment as it happens, it disappears. My simple real-time documentation system (just 30 minutes a day) ensures you won't lose the amazing places you've found - the hidden bar, the bakery open only one hour daily, the cafe with perfect Wi-Fi. Not 300 confusing locations -
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Dec 16, 20258 min read


Stop Being a Tourist: The 5-Step Guide to Living Like a Local, Anywhere in the World
My exact method for uncovering hidden gems, avoiding tourist traps, and forging a real connection—even if you only have three days. We all know the feeling. You land in a new city, and your itinerary is perfect. It’s efficient, organized, and covers all the "must-see" spots. Back in the day, we got these routes from decade-old blogs. Today, we just ask ChatGPT: "Build me an optimal 48-hour itinerary for Rome." And it delivers. A logical route that covers the Colosseum, the Va
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Dec 10, 20258 min read
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