I Asked ChatGPT to Make a Packing List for Copenhagen-Here Are 14 Items It Forgot That Almost Ruined the Trip

"Before this, we'd never traveled just the two of us-but after talking about it for years, we finally made it happen. As a travel writer, I loved bringing my sister into my world-we flew my favorite airline (I'm a diehard Delta loyalist), experienced the coveted Delta One lounges at LAX and JFK, explored a beautiful city, learned all about Danish culture (particularly the lovely "hygge" mindset), took in the city's famous minimalist fashion, and made some irreplaceable core memories."

"Although I often write about packing and have it down to a science, I decided to try a little travel experiment. Before our trip, I asked ChatGPT to create a packing list for seven days in Copenhagen. At first glance, it appeared to have great suggestions, and ones that were pretty aligned with my tried-and-true list. However, upon further inspection, there were some recs that I immediately threw out-plus, a few that I didn't realize were off-base until visiting Copenhagen for myself."

Two sisters took a seven-day trip to Copenhagen, enjoying Delta One lounges, Danish hygge, minimalist fashion, and lasting memories. A packing experiment used ChatGPT to generate a seven-day list that initially matched trusted choices but included unsuitable recommendations and omissions. Several suggestions were discarded immediately, and some shortcomings became apparent only after arriving in Copenhagen. One key omission was suitcase type; an expandable suitcase offered practical benefits over an inflexible carry-on by providing extra space while staying overhead-bin-friendly. Packing choices should be tailored to destination needs and luggage logistics for European travel.

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