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How Travel Blocks Work

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You’re set on exploring a city you’ve never been to before. Excitement bubbles up as you imagine wandering its streets, tasting its food, and discovering its hidden corners.

You click open a travel blog or grab a guidebook from the shelf and almost immediately, your excitement turns into a dizzying blur: endless paragraphs, pop-up ads, lists of 20 attractions, 5 museums, 10 restaurants… and no clue how to fit it all in.

That’s where travel blocks come in — the smarter, stress-free way to structure your day.

🗺️ For the ready-to-go explorers: Hit "Directions" on a block you like and off you go!

📝 For the planners: Save it, edit, stack it. When you're ready, let's explore!

It's easy to combine with other blocks if you want to spend a full day in a city. You can save it, remix, rearrange to make it suit you!

Here’s how to use travel blocks to make your trips smoother, faster, and more enjoyable.


1. What is a travel block?

A travel block is:

  • Time-efficient: Typically 1-4 hours long
  • Geographically compact: All stops are within a small area
  • Flexible: Can be used alone or stacked with other blocks
  • Theme-driven: Can focus on food, culture, history, scenic walks, or hidden gems

Think of travel blocks as building bricks. Instead of cramming every tourist attraction into a single day, you string together one or more blocks depending on how much time you have and how fast you want to move.

This way, you see more, enjoy more, and stress less.


2. Pick your block based on your interests

Start with one neighborhood or district. A good travel block should have 3–5 stops that are close together, ideally forming a loop or a linear route with minimal backtracking.

Tips for picking a block:

  • Museums, markets and streets are good as morning blocks as they're likely to get busy later
  • Landmarks and photo spots are ideal as afternoon blocks
  • Rooftop views or nightlife are great as evening blocks

Save blocks with places that you want to visit.

Remix a block to make it your own: add, remove or rearrange places in a block.

Click on "Directions" to start exploring.


3. Keep an open mind

Not every day will go exactly as planned. Travel blocks are designed to be modular and flexible:

  • You can skip stops without breaking the flow
  • You can combine multiple blocks for a full-day itinerary
  • You can use blocks in any order depending on weather, energy or timing

💡 If it rains in the morning, swap an outdoor block with a museum-focused block in the afternoon.


4. Stack blocks for full days

If you’re staying longer or want to cover more ground, string together 2–3 compatible blocks in a day.

  • Make sure the blocks are geographically adjacent
  • Add a meal or coffee break between blocks
  • Avoid overloading the schedule — 8–12 stops per day is usually the max

Example full-day itinerary:


5. Get directions and explore

When you're ready, just hit "Directions" and follow the route to explore!

If you like it, share it with your friends ❤️.


Conclusion

Travel blocks are the smarter, calmer way to explore a city. By dividing your day into modular, 4-hour chunks, you:

  • Reduce stress and backtracking
  • See the highlights without rushing
  • Enjoy flexible, repeatable itineraries
  • Make room for spontaneous discoveries

Start small: pick one block, try it, and experience the difference. Once you get the hang of it, stacking blocks for full-day adventures will feel effortless.

Your next trip doesn’t have to be chaotic — it can be enjoyable, effortless and unforgettable. That’s the magic of travel blocks.

How Travel Blocks Work | Wayfare IQ Blog