i've always loved looking at atlases and fantasizing about trips to far-off places. so holiday-planning is one of my favorite activities, and it gives me a buzz that i can't get from anything else... except maybe shoe shopping. i usually start by downloading subway maps, browsing the internet to see what's on while i'm there, reading hotel and restaurant reviews, making bookings, and thinking of a rough plan.
my trip to london and paris isn't for another 4 weeks, but i'm already getting a bit too excited. i've already downloaded and compared menus from a few indian and pakistani restaurants in london (so far tayyabs in whitechapel looks very good) and decided which shops to go to in paris (christian louboutin for shoes and galerie triff for a rug). my brother-in-law says that i plan things too much and miss out on carefree, adventurous travel. he has a point, but the planning process is so fun, and besides, by doing research and making reservations ahead of time, you have more time to walk around or rest. and as long as you keep an open mind and try not to tire yourself out with a down-to-the-hour itinerary, you can always discover new things, right?
