I used to scroll through scores of online reviews to put together a trip itinerary before I’d even left home. Now I just let my feet – and my nose – guide me wherever I go I have always been indecisive and scared of wasting money. When it came to travel, this meant I was forever desperate for someone to tell me where to go, what to see and what to eat. Before any holiday or day out, I’d already scoured the area on Google Earth, watched endless videos on social media, and read scores of online reviews. I knew exactly where I was going before I’d even left my house.My Google Maps would be filled with saved spots and I would build a plan to cram them all into a few days’ holiday. I was reluctant to go anywhere without a well-recommended “hidden gem” in my back pocket. Sometimes, one of those places I’d scouted out weeks in advance would truly be sensational. Bistrot Victoires in Paris, for instance, really did earn its spot on a top 10 list (the duck confit was incredible), and I was glad...