#My checklist how to#

You can see an example I did of this in my post for Maui and Istanbul.

Check out what the popular areas are and where the tourist attractions are. I highly suggest that once you have a destination picked out, that you pull up Google Maps and you get an understanding of the place you are going. Final paperwork. I have a list of 15 documents you should consider taking with you on a trip abroad.Passport. Make sure your passport has at least 6 months left on it for travel and at least two blank pages or you might not be allowed in.

#My checklist how to#

Here are some tips on how to manage your money while you travel. Tell your bank when you’re leaving the country. Check if you need a visa to the place you’re visiting. I wrote out a post about what they cover and what they don’t. It’s affordable and what Lonely Planet trusts. You’ve gotta have it! I use World Nomads. I am OBSESSED with and use it to book all my flights these days. Then you’ll have to do the boring things like paperwork and flights You might never feel 100% sure, but you can’t travel without choosing your destination, so pick the one that stands out the most. You might feel torn, but that’s because there is so much of this beautiful world to see. Once you have your budget you’ll want to choose where to go! Sunny? Snowy? Paradise island? Backpacking Europe? Figure out what the dream destination of the moment is. Choose a Destination + Paperwork & Flights If you want to see more tips for saving money while you travel, here are 13 ways that I save money while I tavel. You can save about 50% off your total trip by doing this because not only are flights cheaper but so are hotels and even tours (if you go for a tour, I suggest G Adventures). If you’re on a lower budget, one the biggest tips I can give is to travel to places off-season. It’s best to have a vacation fund set aside, but if you don’t, you’ll want to save money for your trip before you go on to the next step. It’s best to find your budget and then choose a destination so you can go somewhere affordable. So, if you want to take a vacation, I hope you can use this checklist to help you plan your trip in 10 easy steps How to Plan a Trip WITHOUT Stress in 10 Steps 1. Recognize your REAL budgetĭon’t try to inflate your budget. I don’t get stressed anymore, and I wanted to share with you how to plan a trip from start to finish without getting stressed and touch on all the aspects of planning that will help your trip go off without a hitch. I have been traveling internationally for 8 years and the “planning” stage is a part that I still love.