Would the best travel memory be one that went wrong?
Humans remember surprises more easily than perfection.
People plan trips to avoid problems, yet many favorite travel stories begin with one. A missed train, a wrong turn, or a sudden change can create experiences no itinerary could predict.
The paradox is that successful planning reduces friction, while memorable stories often emerge from it. Humans do not remember life as a spreadsheet. They remember it as a narrative.
