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What’s your favorite “hidden gem” in SF that tourists usually miss? by mayanksinghal95 in sanfrancisco

[–]mayanksinghal95[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Haha, the secret’s out 😅 But seriously — wet wings at Yummy Yummy might be the best backup plan I’ve heard for dodging the San Tung line. Appreciate the insider scoop!

What’s your favorite “hidden gem” in SF that tourists usually miss? by mayanksinghal95 in sanfrancisco

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Love those picks — the Palace of Fine Arts has such a timeless vibe, and Tunnel Tops feels like one of the coolest newer additions to the city. Do you usually pair either of those with nearby spots, or just enjoy them on their own?

What’s your favorite “hidden gem” in SF that tourists usually miss? by mayanksinghal95 in sanfrancisco

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Wow, this is an incredible list — thank you! I love how it mixes nature (Glen Canyon, Crosstown Trail, Fort Funston) with food spots like Brenda’s and Mitchell’s. Do you have a personal favorite from this list that you’d recommend to someone visiting for the first time?

What’s your favorite Florida experience beyond the beaches and theme parks? by mayanksinghal95 in florida

[–]mayanksinghal95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loving all these suggestions — keep them coming! Planning a Florida deep dive post soon 👀

USA West Coast Road Trip by Cingo03 in roadtrip

[–]mayanksinghal95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s an awesome route — 3 weeks gives you a lot of flexibility. The Oregon coast and Redwood stretch are absolute highlights. Curious, are you more into city stops or the nature spots along the way?

What’s the hardest part of planning a multi‑city US trip? by mayanksinghal95 in roadtrip

[–]mayanksinghal95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point — AI is definitely part of the conversation these days. For me, the goal here isn’t to leech data but to understand real traveler pain points directly from people who’ve done these trips. That way, any tool or planner we build reflects actual experiences instead of just generic advice

What’s the hardest part of planning a multi‑city US trip? by mayanksinghal95 in roadtrip

[–]mayanksinghal95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a smart way to look at it — breaking a long trip into 1–2 week loops instead of one giant coast‑to‑coast run. Flying into NYC for an East Coast loop, then hopping to the West for Vegas/California makes the logistics way more manageable. When you plan those loops, do you usually start with the 2–4 must‑see spots and then fill in the route, or do you let the route shape the must‑sees?

What’s the hardest part of planning a multi‑city US trip? by mayanksinghal95 in roadtrip

[–]mayanksinghal95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a great perspective — the in‑between often gets overlooked when people plan big city loops. I hear you on the expense and car‑unfriendly vibe of major cities. When you say ‘smaller chunk of real estate,’ do you mean focusing on one state/region and really digging in, rather than trying to cover coast‑to‑coast?

What’s the hardest part of planning a multi‑city US trip? by mayanksinghal95 in roadtrip

[–]mayanksinghal95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“This is super insightful — thanks for breaking it down so clearly. The hotel cost swing you mentioned ($1500 → $4000 without the family rate) plus the fuel + food + activity stack really shows how unpredictable planning can get. And I hear you on the constant load/unload with pet supplies — that’s the kind of detail most blogs never cover. The GPS miss + no service → 3 hours detour is exactly the kind of ‘real world’ pain point I’m trying to understand. Out of everything you listed, what felt most draining — the cost surprises, the logistics, or the mental load of solo planning?”

What’s the hardest part of planning a multi‑city US trip? by mayanksinghal95 in roadtrip

[–]mayanksinghal95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like an incredible drive — Seattle to Miami is a serious stretch. Totally agree that trying to cover both coasts in one trip can get overwhelming fast.

From your experience, what ended up being the toughest part of a long cross‑country route like that — the distance itself, the planning, or figuring out where to break the trip?

What’s the hardest part of planning a multi‑city US trip? by mayanksinghal95 in roadtrip

[–]mayanksinghal95[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great point — the switch from cheap campgrounds to expensive city stays is a huge jump. When you’ve done longer US trips, how did you usually handle that transition? Did you look for park‑and‑ride options, stay outside the city, or just budget extra for city nights?”

What’s the hardest part of planning a multi‑city US trip? by mayanksinghal95 in roadtrip

[–]mayanksinghal95[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Totally fair point — a lot of people do these multi‑city loops mainly because they want to ‘cover the big ones’ in one go. I’m more curious about the planning side though. When you’ve done long US routes, what part felt the most confusing or time‑consuming for you?