Plan a trip

It's easy to plan a trip if you break it down into simple steps. This makes working from a trip planning checklist the best way to go!

This step-by-step travel planning guide and checklist will help you start booking your own trips without the help of a travel agent. It follows the exact steps I’ve taken to plan my vacations in 20 different countries, as well as tips to save money and stress less.

Packing for a trip doesn't need to be stressful. Sharing with you my International Travel Packing List and checklist to guide you!

Check out this step-by-step guide to create custom travel maps for trip planning with Google My Maps—covering all the basics plus little-known tips and tricks.

Planning an Interrailing trip in Europe? Check out my top Interrail planning tips for beginners to create the perfect itinerary!

This free printable road trip planner will help you get organized. Keep track of your itinerary, packing lists, budget, and more.

How I Travel Plan: Travel Planning Tips I'm a planner. For me, planning is vital for any trip. Having a travel itinerary makes sure you don't miss out on the things you want to do. Read more about how I plan trips in my new blog post.

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An editable template for planning a trip. Using this interactive board, you will always be ready for your trip and have nothing forgotten – try it

Planning a trip to Japan was one of the most exciting times of my life. I had no idea what to expect from this destination, but after spending a little over 2 weeks in Japan, I quickly became addicted to the country. I loved the epic street food in Tokyo and absolutely adored the quirks of this island nation. Tokyo is incredibly vibrant, sophisticated and fun.