Travel mini-series: planning a trip, with FT Globetrotter

The podcast explores travel planning preferences, distinguishing between meticulous planners and spontaneous travelers. Niki Blasina and Rebecca Rose from FT Globetrotter share insights on common travel planning mistakes, such as trying to fit too much into a single trip, and suggest focusing on local experiences. They advise consulting locals for up-to-date information and recommend balancing structured activities with opportunities for spontaneous discovery. The conversation also highlights emerging trends like "bleisure" travel, which combines business and leisure, and a growing interest in sustainable travel options, though tensions remain with traditional luxury expectations. They suggest Venice in December or considering destinations where currency exchange rates are favorable, like Japan, for upcoming trips.