Nevertheless, I always thought it was less depressing to just expect the best, yet still prepare for the worst.
So you’re planning your honeymoon or a trip to somewhere you’ve never visited before.
While I enjoy the occasional spontaneity, I always believe that as long as you find yourself the slightest bit conscious about the cost of your trip, you need to plan.
Planning is not exclusive to boring people, nor does it mean eliminating the fun in your travels altogether. If you do it right, you’ll not only save yourself unnecessary stress (and the potential grumpy travel companion) but also ensure that you come home from the trip with no regrets; especially if the great Italy is on the list.
IMHO, planning a trip = planning a project. Being the choleric-melancholy that I am, here are some of the things I always take into account when travelling. The so-called boring albeit essential bits; whatever you want to call them.
1) What are your objectives
To relax? To see as much as you can? Shop? Eat your way through the trip? The sooner you identify and agree on the priorities of the trip with your travel companion, the easier it will be for you to plan and work your way around item #3.