The era of AI is here, and it’s messing with our travel plans, and honestly, not doing a terrible job. As a tech-savvy traveler always down for an adventure, I decided to let artificial intelligence plan my entire weekend escape to Bruges, Belgium.

As someone who typically dreads the endless scrolling and decision-making that comes with travel planning, I was low-key excited to offload this mental burden to our robot overlords. Armed with ChatGPT’s Operator and a sprinkle of skepticism, I embarked on a journey that was part experiment, part digital trust fall.

The Digital Travel Buddy

From train tickets to hotel bookings, the AI agent zipped through tasks with surprising efficiency. Sure, there were moments of pure comedy, like when it tried to book me on an ungodly early morning train that would make even the most caffeinated digital nomad wince. But overall, the process was smoother than expected.

Not Your Average Itinerary

When it came to creating a travel plan, the AI was… let’s say, charmingly generic. Its suggestions felt like they were pulled straight from a cookie-cutter travel blog. Walk here, see that tower, visit this museum, classic tourist route. But hey, sometimes basic works, especially when you’re running on minimal sleep and maximum wanderlust.

The Human Touch

Despite its limitations, the AI managed to book me a dinner reservation at a quirky local spot that wasn’t plastered all over TripAdvisor. A small win that proves these digital assistants might just have some hidden talents.

As I rode the train back home, I realized something: AI isn’t here to replace human travel experiences, but to make them a little less stressful. And in a world where planning a trip can feel like a part-time job, I’ll take all the help I can get.