One of the best tips that I have read about travel is that before you go somewhere new, read all the guidebooks you want as well as study options online. Find out the lay of the land, sights to see and experiences to explore.
And then leave it all behind when you arrive at your destination. Trust that you have internalized the important things and be open to what is in front of you. Yes, you will likely check off some of the preordained boxes and you will also discover things that you would have missed if tied too tightly to numerous pre-set plans.
Craig Nielsen 