Forget the binary between fictional inspiration and guides: the real question is what makes a trip feasible.
A travel guide is not just an appendix to a distant dream; it is often the operational lever that turns a desire into concrete reality.
When my patients ask me what they should do, I tell them to look at what is pragmatically accessible.
For example, you liked the series The Crown and dream of London, but it is the guide that will tell you how to navigate the subway with a stroller or where to find affordable meals, turning inspiration into a real roadmap.