Hot take: That guided street food tour in Bangkok led me to a phenomenal pad thai stall, but now I'm debating the value of local insight.
Last weekend, my tour guide steered us to a family-run pad thai cart that completely blew my mind. This small win made the whole tour worth it for me. However, I've heard arguments that these tours just herd tourists to pre-arranged spots, while others swear by the local knowledge you pay for. What's your experience with guided tours versus just wandering? Let's settle this.