FIELD NOTES

Fresh perspectives from the trail.

Rail connections, border arithmetic, honest tool comparisons, and monthly AI-planner audits - every number cited and dated.

AI planner comparisonsSep 20, 2026

The best AI trip planners in 2026, ranked by whether the transit details are real

Eight AI trip planners ranked on one axis in 2026 - whether flights and trains come from live data or get invented - with sources, prices, and platforms.

Taylor Olson
Rail in EuropeAug 22, 2026

14 days in Europe by train - a real rail itinerary with fares and reservations

A 14-day London to Rome rail itinerary where every leg names a real train - Eurostar, TGV Lyria, EuroCity, Frecciarossa - with fares and booking rules, dated.

Taylor Olson
Borders and transitAug 22, 2026

How long does EES take at the border, and will you make your connection?

How long does EES take at the border in 2026? Measured queue times by airport, the registration mechanics, and the connection arithmetic that follows - dated.

Taylor Olson
Migration and interopAug 22, 2026

How to export your trip from Wanderlog (and what you lose)

How to export your trip from Wanderlog in 2026 - what the print view, PDF path, and Pro Google Maps export each carry, and what stays behind in the app.

Taylor Olson
Incumbent workflowsAug 22, 2026

How to plan a multi-city trip in Google Sheets

A complete Google Sheets system for planning a multi-city trip - the exact columns, the budget and currency formulas, and the honest point where it breaks.

Taylor Olson
Rail in EuropeAug 22, 2026

Is the Eurail pass worth it in 2026?

Is the Eurail Global Pass worth it in 2026? The arithmetic, worked - EUR 381 for seven travel days versus verified advance fares, with reservation fees counted.

Taylor Olson