The way we plan is a good mix. We leave no uncertainty when it comes to hotel rooms/AirBnBs and train/plane tickets.

For a family of four in peak season, I don’t see any appeal to not knowing where we’d sleep at night and not having that already reserved.

But within a particular destination (say we’re in X city or region for 5 days) we totally play it by ear.

That includes “let’s check out this book store and coffee shop” or “let’s rent bikes today and ride around”

It’s a good balance.