Ever try to change a light bulb and end up rewiring the whole house? I feel your pain.

Just ask the guide straight up what the best local lunch spot is, not the tourist trap they get a cut from. I got a free bowl of amazing pho in Hanoi once because the guy felt bad I sat through his whole sales pitch. Sometimes they'll even walk you to a good place if you're nice about it.

Been there, it's a total nightmare.

Totally get the "shaky potato" thing. I used to think a phone could do it if you were just steady enough. What changed my mind was trying to shoot Saturn. Even with a tripod, the phone's tiny sensor just turns it into a fuzzy blob, no rings in sight. You really do need that bigger glass to pull in the light.

Totally agree with @markhall about the noise. My old cordless drill was a nightmare for small screws until I switched to a hand driver. The control is just better for delicate work, and my wrist thanks me.