Hey everyone,
Just got back from a two-week solo trip across the West Coast, and I had to share something new I tried—
free AI travel tools. I’ve always been the type who loves building an itinerary from scratch (hello, spreadsheets and sticky notes 😅
, but this time I decided to test out some AI tools just to see what all the hype was about.
And wow. Total game changer.
One tool built a full itinerary based on my travel dates and interests—think national parks, local food stops, scenic drives—in under 10 minutes. Another helped me discover restaurants that weren’t just tourist traps but actually had amazing local reviews. I even used an AI chatbot to figure out a last-minute hotel situation when my original booking was messed up.
There are also tools out there now that help with budgeting, packing lists, and even translating signs and menus in real time. I didn’t expect to like using tech this much on the road, but it honestly made everything smoother and gave me more time to just enjoy the trip.
Has anyone else here tried using AI for travel planning? Any apps or tools you swear by? Would love to hear how others are using tech to make travel easier!
Safe travels,
—Ferona