• I'm a professional trip planner who builds itineraries for solo travelers around the globe. • Many people planning their own trips make the same mistakes, like leaving no space for downtime. • Some stick to the highlight reel and miss out on destinations' local cultures and communities.

As an adventure designer for Flash Pack, a company that plans trips for solo travelers, I put together cool itineraries for a living.

I pay razor-sharp attention to all of the logistical details that go into planning our clients' excursions. Although it's really fun, it can be quite difficult.

In my experience, here are the biggest mistakes I see travelers make when they plan their own itineraries and trips.

Limiting themselves by only visiting popular destinations and attractions

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