I've been traveling solo for the past six years, and I'm starting to wonder if planning every detail actually ruins the adventure. Last month in Vietnam, I booked zero hostels in advance and just followed locals' recommendations, which led me to a hidden beach I'd never find on TripAdvisor. But then I missed a train because I didn't check schedules, and that cost me a night. Does spontaneous travel really give you richer experiences, or is it just romanticized chaos that leaves you stressed and missing out on practical things?