"I'm not a student and I don't code. I am, however, on day 48 of my van tour through Europe with my wife and dog. We travel without a specific itinerary, chasing the wind and sun while working our 9 to 5 jobs. AI's mastery of travel planning has made it an unexpected but irreplaceable expert. So much so that we've grown increasingly dependent upon the free versions of Gemini and ChatGPT to help choose our next destination."
""Is there a charming village near Plitvice Lakes National Park," is the query I typed. Here's Gemini's predictably peppy response: Absolutely! There is a particularly charming village very close to Plitvice Lakes National Park called Rastoke. It is often described as a "fairy-tale" or "watermill village" and is frequently referred to as "Little Plitvice" because it shares a similar natural phenomenon, though on a smaller scale."
AI functions as a practical vanlife travel planner for spontaneous trips. A traveler on day 48 of a European van tour with a partner and dog relies on free Gemini and ChatGPT while working remote. AI produces quick, targeted recommendations that identify nearby villages and points of interest. A Gemini suggestion led to a 20-minute drive to Rastoke near Plitvice Lakes and an immediate discovery. Traditional Google searches demanded more time, clicks, cookie banners, and long pages, making AI faster and more convenient for on-the-go travel planning.
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