Blog

Stories from building Tripstitch — itineraries, engineering deep-dives, and lessons from the road.

Itinerary

3 Days in Barcelona: A Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 3-day Barcelona itinerary covering Gaudí, Gothic Quarter, beach time, and the best tapas spots — with practical tips for first-timers.

Itinerary

7 Days in Bali: A Complete Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 7-day Bali itinerary covering Ubud, Seminyak, Uluwatu, and the rice terraces — with temple tips, restaurant picks, and a realistic budget.

Itinerary

3 Days in Rome: A Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 3-day Rome itinerary covering the Colosseum, Vatican, Trastevere, and the best pizza and pasta — with tips to skip the lines.

Itinerary

3 Days in Paris: A Day-by-Day Itinerary

A 3-day Paris itinerary with real restaurant picks, neighborhood walks, and a plan that doesn't waste your time on tourist traps.

Itinerary

3 Days in Tokyo: The Perfect First-Timer Itinerary

A packed but doable 3-day Tokyo itinerary covering Shibuya, Shinjuku, Asakusa, Akihabara, and Harajuku — with restaurant picks and transit tips.

Guide

Is It Worth Hiring a Travel Agent in 2026?

Travel agents vs planning yourself vs AI tools. What actually makes sense for your next trip, depending on how you travel and what you value.

Guide

How to Plan a Trip Using AI (Without Getting Bad Recommendations)

AI can save hours of trip planning if you use it right. How to get good itineraries from AI tools, what to watch out for, and which approaches actually work.

Development

Building an AI Travel App That Doesn't Hallucinate

How I built Tripstitch — the technical decisions behind AI-powered itinerary planning, from structured generation to Apple Maps grounding.

Guide

Best Travel Planning Apps for iPhone (2026)

The best iOS travel planning apps for building itineraries, organizing trips, and actually enjoying the planning process. Tested and compared.

Guide

Apps Every Traveler Should Have on Their Phone

The travel apps actually worth installing before your next trip. No fluff, no 'top 50' lists. Just the ones you'll open every day.