On a trip to Udaipur, one traveller used Perplexity to research every place worth visiting and then used it as a tour guide while sightseeing, inspired by Perplexity's CEO touring Hanoi by rickshaw while asking it about the city's history.
I'm standing at [PLACE] in [CITY]. Tell me its story in a few short paragraphs: when and why it was built, who used it, and two or three details I should look out for while I'm here. Then suggest what's worth seeing within a [NUMBER]-minute walk. Include sources so I can read more later.
Replace the [PLACEHOLDERS] with your own details before you send it.
How to try it
- Before the trip, ask Perplexity for a shortlist of places worth visiting and why.
- On the day, ask about each spot as you arrive, or use voice so you can keep looking around.
- Tap through to the sources for anything you want to check or read more about.
More travel use cases
Do your pre-trip background reading in half an hour with ChatGPT
A travel writer used ChatGPT instead of hours of reading before a Door County trip: which attractions people call overrated, which are worth the crowds, and which town suits her. It recommended two restaurants that had closed, but she felt confident enough to book a rental that night.
I'm going to [DESTINATION] in [MONTH]. Give me the lay of the land: which popular attractions are often called overrated and which are worth the crowds, the best times to visit them, and three varied sample itineraries. I like [PREFERENCES]. Which town or area should I stay in, and why? Then play devil's advocate on your own suggestions.
Plan an Interrail route with a baby in tow using ChatGPT
A solo mum who spent 25 days travelling by rail from London to Pisa with her six-month-old used ChatGPT to plan the route, asking specifically for pram-accessible trains and quieter departures away from rush hour. It was mostly helpful, but a few times it suggested trains that didn't exist where there were only buses.
I'm travelling by train from [START] to [END] over [NUMBER] days with a [AGE] baby and a pram, using [RAIL PASS]. Suggest a rough route with stops, keeping each train journey under [HOURS] hours, favouring step-free or pram-friendly stations and quieter departure times. For each leg, name the operator so I can check the timetable myself, and flag where I might need a seat reservation.
Keep a living holiday itinerary with ChatGPT
One traveller has ChatGPT pull her holiday plan together: as she adds flight times, accommodation, tickets, free days and wish-list activities, it keeps the itinerary updated and adds restaurant and sightseeing ideas.
Keep a running itinerary for my trip to [DESTINATION] from [DATES]. Here's what's booked so far: [FLIGHTS, HOTEL, TICKETS WITH TIMES]. Things I'd like to do: [LIST]. Lay it out day by day, keep free days free, and suggest restaurants near each day's plans. Each time I send an update, give me the full revised itinerary.
Reference: X @kavinsoodd