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Talking about Travel Plans in the Future Simple

A fun lesson for beginner ESL students to learn the future simple, sequencers, vocabulary, and expressions for talking about travel plans using the Future Simple. Watch the ESL video about travel plans using the Future Simple Tense and use the ESL Printable and Digital storytelling travel flashcards to retell the story and practice using new vocabulary and expressions.

Warm Up Questions

Where do you want to go on vacation?
Make an example travel itinerary. What will you do each day?
Do you prefer to relax or adventure?
What countries have you been to?

ESL Video and ESL Listening Practice Travel Plans

Watch the following YouTube video:

ESL Listening Questions – Talking about Travel Plans using the Future Simple

What time will Tony leave his house?
What time will he depart from the airport?
What time will he arrive in New York City?
What time is Tony’s meeting?
What will he do first when he arrives in New York?
What will he do after dinner?
What will Tony get for Samantha and the kids?
When will Tony be back?
What is the time difference between New York and LA?

ESL Printable and Digital Flashcards to Talk about Travel Plans

Use the following ESL printable flashcards to talk about travel plans in the future.

ESL Conversation about Travel Plans

Samantha: So, what is your plan for New York Tony?

Tony: Well, I will leave here at seven o’clock tomorrow morning. I will depart from LAX at 9:30. I will arrive in New York city at around 4:30. After that, I will check into my hotel.

Samantha: What time is your meeting?

Tony: My meeting is at 2:00 PM on Tuesday.

Samantha: So, what will you do tomorrow night?

Tony: I will have dinner at the hotel.

Samantha: What will you do after dinner?

Tony: I will walk around the city and do some sightseeing.

Samantha: Ahh. I wish I were going.

Tony: Me too, but I will buy you and the kids some souvenirs in New York.

Samantha: Excellent! We will be looking forward to it. When will you be back?

Tony: I will be back on Friday night at seven o’clock pm.

Samantha: Okay, great! What is the time difference between New York and LA?

Tony: There’s a three-hour time difference.

Samantha: Oh, I see!

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Bringing the Joy Back Into Planning: How to make travel planning feel fun, exciting and enriching

If you’re anything like us, you’ll have had adventures, trips, and once in a lifetime experiences cancelled or put on hold because of the pandemic. Of course, this has been incredibly difficult for us personally due to the fact that this is what we do for a living, but aside from that, that sense of freedom and excitement we get from travel has been put on the back burner.

We think that collectively, we’re all dreaming about the day (and hopefully that’ll be sooner rather than later) that we can feel that freedom we get from exploring once again. When thinking about this in detail, and from a psychological perspective, it is pretty easy to see why this has gotten to us all. We’ve lost our reward culture, on multiple levels.

First off, you’ve possibly lost your reward (travel) for your general day to day life – you go to work everyday and work hard and want to reward yourself with experiences. Secondly, you’ve had the reward for the actual planning of trips (probably multiple at this point) removed from you for the time being. It makes you feel like there isn’t really much point in planning or getting enriched again by the things that excite and interest you.

It has been said numerous times throughout the pandemic in the travel industry that one of the most psychologically rewarding parts of travel is the anticipation of travel, and we couldn’t agree more.

When you perhaps think about how not travelling for a while has probably felt, one of the main things you might think about is how you haven’t actually been thinking about all of the exciting things you’re going to do.

Whilst the travel experience itself is incredibly important – it cannot be discounted that the anticipation and building of excitement about going and doing the thing you want to do out there is a massive part of the fun. The thing is, knockbacks aside, we really feel like this is a great opportunity to bring some of the fun back into planning trips and adventures.

For us personally, we actually found that planning adventures before to the pandemic were becoming quite an exercise in spreadsheets (not that there is anything wrong with spreadsheets – we find them incredibly helpful). Simply put, it felt like a really utilitarian experience.

Sometimes you feel like you’re having to force feed what you want to do. You maybe end up booking something that doesn’t feel quite the right fit because you aren’t sure what else to do or you’re short on time.

You perhaps find yourself hopping from place to place because it has a deal and why not. What you end up trading is this sense of intentionality. This sense of tailoring to your unique wants and needs. Something that fits far outside of bucket list tick offs and things you’ve seen other people do.

So, what if we can use this as an opportunity to plan in ways that might actually change how we experience the world, and how we interact with it? What if this can actually make us more switched on in terms of the whole notion of sustainable travel? What if, because we’ve planned something that feels really tailored and right for us, we come back feeling incredibly enriched and inspired?

What if the notion that making planning as much a part of the trip as the experience itself, it gives us the opportunity to think about how and where we create meaning and what that helps us to learn about ourselves?

It’s very easy for us to put out notions of how you can start to develop this ritualistic experience within your trip planning – but how do you actually do that and what are the things you need to consider in order to make planning your adventures around the world feel as unique as you?

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Make dates with yourself (and your travel buddies) to plan

Like so many things we suggest through our work, it is about being intentional and in many ways, showing up. If we have lackluster travel experiences, pretty much 9 times out of 10 it is because the experience doesn’t live up to our expectations.

Of course, this can sometimes be because of things that don’t go to plan whilst we’re travelling – and many times these are things out of our control. However, we’ve often heard friends, family and others tell us that one of the main reasons they feel like that trip wasn’t the best was because they wished they’d known that going at that time of year wasn’t the best time to see x.

Or they wished they’d read up a little bit more about y before going. It can sometimes be really tough to find the time to sit down and work on planning your trip or an adventure you want to go on.

So do like you do when you’re planning a meet up with a friend – make a date in the diary. Chances are, if you set aside some time in the diary to plan, you’ll actually stick to it. Make it ritualistic – make it fun – make it into something you enjoy rather than a chore you have to do to tick off. If you’re planning to travel with others, why not make it a Zoom date, or in real life if possible, to start chatting things through.

ID: from left to right. 1: a landscape image. A flatly looking down at Matt reading a guide book on the Bernese Alps, Switzerland. Around him are maps, a drink and a cactus. The floor is dark brown wood and the drink is blue, white mug with black coffee, an orange candle, a wicker tray and a green cactus.

2: An image Fay & Matt took of the lake viewed in the book Matt is looking at in the previous image. In the foreground there is a pristine blue lake with brown sandy shore. In the background are alpine mountains in browns and greys covered with snow.

Give yourself more time than you have done previously

You might find you need multiple pockets of time to do this. Planning in this way certainly does take longer and leaves more time for you to get inspired and plan things in a way that feels right for you.

So, remember to give yourself ample time. Start well before the trip itself – in case you need to wait to hear back from people, book vaccinations or get any permits you need in advance. Leaving things to the last minute can sometimes be the only option – but it can also mean that you don’t always get to do the things you wanted to do.

If you find that there is a particular part of a trip you were really looking forward to but due to time restraints it isn’t possible, consider if you’re able to rejuggle when you go. With things like this, weighing up what is important and what is just a nice to have can really help to frame your travel experience.

Get inspired and acquainted

One of the hardest parts of planning a trip can be that you have this idea that you want to go somewhere, but you have absolutely no idea what it is you want to do. You might also have absolutely no idea where you want to go but feel really inspired to take a trip or feel called to go on an adventure and do something completely different to what you’ve done before.

You might also have been to somewhere before and want to go there again but do something more involved but not know where to start. The wonderful thing about planning in a slightly slower, more intuitive way is that you get the opportunity to get inspired. Are there books you can look at to give you some inspiration?

Films you can watch? Route books you can bring into your planning? (We love Cicerone guides for this). If you’ve been there before but want to do something more involved, what photographs do you have that can help inspire you?

Are there any pieces of memorabilia you have that really make you feel a certain way (when we want to be inspired sometimes, we look at the little keepsakes we’ve brought back from places we’ve been to and how those evoke certain feelings for us).

Work on your feelings – does thinking about a particular thing feel good to you? Does the idea of this feel challenging to you? Usually, those feelings are a good place to start! When you start to build up an emotional connection to the things you want to do in your life before you’re even doing them, the experience when you do actually get to do them can be incredibly intense and rewarding.

One thing that really springs to mind for us is a particular project that we are planning in Death Valley National Park. We visited there a number of years ago on the way back to LA from a project in Nevada and we had a really short amount of time, so we just did the very touristy things.

That experience really stuck with us though and was the basis for us starting to plan a much bigger, more ambitious project that would allow us to go off grid in the backcountry for a number of days.

Because we started looking at structuring and planning, we were able to start breaking it down into ways that worked. So, take some time and get inspired by books, social media, photographs and see where your feelings take you. Make the not knowing and the working out phase as fun a part of the experience as the travel itself.

The image from Death Valley that inspired our further adventure planning. ID: A landscape image. In the foreground are rocks which are brown and sandy. In the background are desert mountains in reddy browns. The sky is blue with a few white clouds.

Memorabilia and the places they came from – these we use often around the house to make us feel connected to our travel experiences Top row from left to right: A Native American figurine picked up from The North Rim of the Grand Canyon., an image from the same day of the Grand Canyon.

Second row from left to right: A scene from Nevada and a cowboy figurine picked up from the same area Third row from left to right: A piece of petrified wood bought at a souvenir shop in Utah, combined with one of our favourite images from just outside Zion National Park

Last row from left to right: A shot from the San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles and a piece of unusual crystal we picked up in Los Angeles shortly afterwards. Looking into timings and how this affects the place you want to go is going to be really important with this kind of planning too. If you need to work around holiday time from your day job, you may be limited in the time of year you can go.

If this is the case think carefully about your plans. For example, you might want to go to Austria in February to go hiking, but because of the amount of snow, you will need some fairly competent skills in winter trekking to be comfortable doing the kind of routes you might do in summer with much more ease. You may want to head to the desert in Nevada, but the only time you can go is in the summer when the heat will need to be a very real consideration.

Bring it into your now

Of course, right now, it may be a while before you can actually go and do what it is you want to do. Rather than letting this be something that really makes you feel down, try to explore ways you can make it feel like a piece of the experience you want to have is happening now.

Can you get creative and research the cuisine of the place you want to visit and learn to cook some dishes from that region now? Can you use this time to learn a little about the history of an area or the traditions so you can feel more connected when you’re there?

When we think about how much our travels have impacted the way we eat – it always feels really exciting to bring back dishes and add them into our rotation of meals, so we’ve started to bring that into the before too and it feels really enriching. What is to stop you from bringing that sense of culture into your life before as much as you do after a trip?

ID: A landscape image. Fay and Matt are cooking together in their kitchen. It is bright and airy and decorated in a modern way. Matt stands by the stove and is using a spoon in a pan whilst Fay brings toward him a tray of vegetables ready to be cooked. Around them are ingredients – which look to be Italian inspired.

Individualism

The great thing about planning in this way is it starts to give you a real sense of individualism. Of course, the online world is a great place to explore what it is you want to do, but it can also lead to you following an itinerary exactly and you can very quickly realise that this doesn’t have the same impact on you as it perhaps had on the person or website you got it from.

This is totally normal because as much as we are all individuals, we all want and need completely different things to enrich us and to make us feel a sense of connectedness. It can be really hard to move away from doing things in exactly the way others are doing them, because it is a safe bet.

Think about the blogs you read and the guides you find as a starting point. A springboard if you like. From our experience, some of the best adventures we’ve been on are ones that fall very far away from the usual tourist experience.

We know it can be really tempting to just want to tick off certain things and this really does come from a sense of FOMO – you almost get this feeling that if you don’t do that in some way you’ve failed.

Instead, get really clear with yourself on what you like and what you don’t. At the same time, leave yourself the opportunity to explore this whilst you’re travelling – sometimes we can only really find the things we want to do when we’re presented with the option (you don’t know what you don’t know).

Chances are, when you start looking at making your experiences really tailored to what you want and need, you’ll be planning things in ways you never have. Go with that – that’s where the good stuff and the interesting stories happen!

ID: A portrait image. Matt is crouched on the floor checking a green sleeping bag and prepping equipment. He is wearing a grey hoody. The floor is a black and white pattern, with plant in the background and some coats hung up behind. It is a light and bright airy space.

Itinerary Planning 2.0

Following on from the last point about individualism when it comes to what you want to do – this is a great opportunity to flow this into your itinerary planning too. Planning your itinerary can be utterly daunting and our biggest tip here is to create a plan but also be flexible. Struggling to know where to start – start with the key things and then build around it.

One of the things we found a lot when we first started travelling full time was that we planned a lot of things out and then we’d get to a place, talk to a local and all of a sudden we had all these other things we wanted to do.

If you’re going with a guide or are going on a specific trek, then this probably won’t be as useful for you, but sometimes that whole having a plan but leaving room to be spontaneous is the best way to go. If you’re working around what feelings you want to experience, chances are you’ll be less likely to be rigid.

For example, if it’s a sense of freedom you’re after – what could be more freeing that taking things as they come? However, sometimes our trips need to work within a remit and sometimes we need to follow plans more rigidly depending on what we’re doing. Evaluate the need for rigidity within in plan based on what you’re doing.

If we’re heading off on a multi-day overlanding expedition in the desert, we’ll plan meticulously. When planning, we’ll need to look at how many days a tank of fuel can carry before we need to top up somewhere.

We’ll need to look at how many days this may take and how much food we need to bring. Whereas if we have two weeks in one location where our base is a little more fixed, we can afford the ability to be flexible.

Get prepared

If you’re prepared for your experience with confidence and any skills you might need, you are going to have a much more enjoyable time, not to mention safer. It’s important to think about what it is you are going to be doing.

If you’re planning a mountain adventure in the summer months over a period of days, it’s worth looking at what is involved in the route. Is there scrambling? Do you need to carry a heavy pack, and do you have the confidence in the areas that you’ll be relying on? Are you planning a winter hiking adventure? Do you know how to snowshoe,assess snow packs and stop your own fall?

If you’re planning to explore by car – do you feel comfortable driving at your location? If you’re planning to overland, do you have any experience with this and are there any learning days you can go on before? Do you need vaccinations or permits? Are there any specific new things you need to buy for this (tent/clothes/shoes etc.)? Do you need to check things you already own are still OK for what you want to do?

Any travel experience like this will push you out of your comfort zone, but preparation is key to you enjoying it, succeeding, and being safe. If there are some skills you will need for your adventure, it’s worth thinking how you could start learning those skills closer to home in the time before you leave.

Adventures are great like this because they can quite often lead you on other adventures. Sometimes, the training can actually be one of the most important parts of going on an adventure.

For us, our training can almost work backwards – we look at what Z is (the goal) and work backwards so we can start from A. Generally, the journey to that goal is a real part of the experience (and can often take you to some pretty incredible places).

ID: Left to right. 1: A landscape image. Matt is lifting weights. He wears shorts and a green top and is indoors in what looks to be a fitness room.

2: Fay is outside in the hills prepping by hiking. Fay looks happy and is looking to camera right and smiling. Fay wears black sunglasses and a blue top. The sun is setting in the background and the light is casting a golden glow over the hilly landscape,.

Bringing the joy back into planning can be one of the most enriching parts of travel you can experience. It can help you to feel incredibly connected and create a sense of meaning and intentionality that you might not have experienced before.

Because of that emotional connectivity, it makes travel feel like it is a part of your life long before and long after the experience itself – and there is something pretty unique, soulful and utterly enriching about that!

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last Updated: December 8, 2022 travel tips

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Wondering how to plan a trip without all the headaches? Yeah, travel planning can be quite the doozy.

It’s time-consuming, overwhelming, and downright confusing; there’s flights to book, currencies to convert, time to take off, and activities to plan. And that’s not even considering all the getting around once you actually arrive!

Don’t let the stresses of travel planning get in the way of heading to your dream destination. I get it, though, I really do, there’s a lot to do. Planning a trip can seem like a daunting task. But I’m here to help with my travel planning tips!

Luckily, I’ve planned dozens (and dozens) of trips, from quick weekend jaunts to Napa Valley and Lassen Volcanic National Park , to faraway exotic destinations like Bali and Morocco (with ridiculously detailed itineraries).

After lots of trial and error (and making tons of mistakes on my part) I’ve figured out a way to ease the travel planning process. I’ve narrowed it down to an easy 18 steps on how to plan a trip, so you, too, can take the trip of your dreams. Whether it’s a 5-day beach break or a culturally diverse 2-week trip to Thailand , follow my advice below and you’ll be off before you know it.

I’m kinda known for my crazy-detailed itineraries, and get lots of people asking me for help on others. I haven’t been everywhere, so wanted to provide this trip planning resource so you can plan epic trips of your own!

This is my exact trip planning method – it’s kinda ingrained in me now, but after getting it all down on paper, I realized I actually prefer doing things in a set step-by-step basis! Perfect for you because you can copy how I plan my trips!

So if you’re looking for a STEP-BY-STEP guide (made for busy professionals like you), continue reading, because this trip itinerary planner is juuuust the thing you’re looking for. Don’t blame me if you plan too many vacations. :p

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How to Plan a Trip: Actionable steps to planning a trip of your dreams

Step 1: inspiration + fun/general research.

Before we get started on the specifics of how to plan a trip, start with some travel inspo! And sometimes, just getting inspired is half the fun of actually booking the trip (at least it is for me).

I like to use Pinterest , Instagram , good old fashioned travel mags (at the dentist/doctor or when strolling through my favorite store Target), and of course, travel blogs. I constantly find myself swooning over photos I see, and sometimes even book a trip based off of one photo alone, like that time I begged my sister to head off to Chefchaoen with me (I’m a highly visual person if you haven’t noticed).

Since my mind goes into overload during the inspiration phase, I make sure to organize what I find right away as efficiently as humanly possible.

Enter, Google Maps. As soon as I find a spot I wanna visit (whether it be as specific as a restaurant in a little town or a country as a whole), I type it into Google Maps and hit Save → Want to Go. This way, all my finds are kept neatly in one place, and already plotted on a map to see general locations. You should see my Google Maps – it’s covered in those little green pin markers.

A few posts for some inspiration right over here:

My Life-Long Bucket List
Most Beautiful Places in California
25 Perfect Week-Long USA Itineraries
Where I went in 2013 , 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , and 2018
35+ Winter Weekend Getaways in the USA (snowy and warm)
My Travel Bucket List: USA Edition
14 Adventurous Places to Travel
The Best Beaches Around the World
The Ultimate South East Asia Bucket List

Specific Bucket-list worthy experiences:

Meeting the Dragons in Komodo
Bobsledding in Park City, Utah
Sailing the Greek Islands
Staying in an Overwater Bungalow
Beach bumming Hawaii

Once you’ve narrowed down your list to a few places you wanna go, figure out how much time you’ll need and the best time of year to visit. Make this quick – no need to do intense research just yet. We’re still in the beginning phases of how to plan your trip. They’ll be time later for lots and lots of googling, reading, and finalizing.

Jot it down on paper in 3 columns: Places I Want to See, Time Needed, and Best Time of Year to Visit (based off of weather). I quickly google “best time to go to ____”. Example here:

Step 2: Decide on your Destination and Trip Length

How much time are you allocating to this trip? Are you able to use a bunch of PTO and make it an epic adventure? When can you travel? Before you even begin to plan your trip, you’ve gotta know where you’re going and for how long!

Be as specific as possible. Instead of saying “I want to go to Europe”, specify the exact country, and then cities within. “I’m headed to Barcelona and Valencia!” sounds much more real, and you’ve got a much more specific goal to work towards.

Think about the type of trip you want – are you a “see-as-much-as-possible” and “cross-it-off-the-list” type of traveler, or do you want to take a few days to really get to know a place inside and out? I’m more of the first type (hey, yolo, right?), but I’m starting to appreciate spending ample time in destinations I really love.

What kind of weather do you want? Are you looking for a frozen, ice-filled fantasy or longing for a few days basking in the sun ? How do cultural and foodie experiences sound? Are you looking to stay close-ish to home or are you prepared to travel far? All questions you gotta ask yourself when choosing a destination.

TIPS FOR SHORTER TRIPS (up to 7 days)

If you know you’ll only have a few days, don’t pick a place that’ll take you 2 days to get to. We want to maximize the amount of time you’ll actually have in your destination.

And Psst – don’t think there’s much around you? Think again. There’s likely loads within a few hours.

For example, from NYC, you can get to London in just under 7 hours, the Caribbean/Central America in 3/4 hours (depending on where), Iceland in just 5 ½, and the other side of the country in 6.
From San Francisco, you can get to Japan in 10 hours, Mexico City in 4 ½, and Hawaii in 5. Cliche, I know, but the world really is your oyster.

Only have a few days? Check out these sample itineraries I’ve created to see exactly how much I’m able to fit in in just a few days!

Coming from the States:

Long Weekend Trips from San Francisco
Long Weekend Trips from New York City
5 Days in Maui / 3 Days in Kauai
3 Days in Mexico City
3 Days in Las Vegas
3 Days in Washington DC
3 Days in Portland, Oregon

Coming from Europe:

3 Days in Vienna
3 Days in Barcelona
2 Days in Venice
3 Days in Santorini
2 Days in Athens

Coming from Asia:

3 Days in Ubud
3 Days in Tokyo
3 Days in Taipei
2 Days in Bangkok
3 Days in Singapore
3 Days in Hong Kong

TIPS FOR LONGER TRIPS (1 week+)

Longer trips are undeniably much harder to plan, since there’s a bunch of logistics involved in getting from place to place. You probably won’t be staying in the same exact spot for all 7+ days. But as long as you start your research early and follow my itinerary planning advice below, you’ll be a step above everyone else blindly crafting their schedules. P

ractice really does make perfect, so the first long, multi-destination trip you plan will be the hardest. Expect a few hiccups, but just go along with it; that’s just part of traveling!

If you’ve got a longer amount of time, check out these bucket-list worthy destinations for inspiration (and plus, I already planned out the bulk of these itineraries = less leg work/heavy research for you):

2 Weeks in Thailand
10 Days in Japan
California Coast Road Trip
10 Days in Norway
2 Weeks in Croatia (+Bosnia)
10 days in Panama
2 Weeks in Spain and Portugal
10 days in Bali + Komodo National Park
A Week in Iceland
10 days in Greece

And right after I decide on a destination, I always research to see if a visa is involved. Some you can get upon arrival at the airport, while others you need to apply and wait for.

Don’t book a ticket without knowing the visa situation, as airlines don’t check for proper documentation before you book your flight (and it’s possible you’ll get turned away at the airport and need to go back home just as soon as you arrive into the country which requires a visa – not fun!).

Step 3: Choose your Approximate Travel Dates

If you’ve done your due diligence and filled out your own travel planning worksheet above, you already know the best time to visit your dream destination. However, when considering the best time to travel, there’s quite a few factors to think about.

No one wants to get to their destination after planning for months only to realize they forgot to look into the weather patterns. Will it be rainy season? Hurricane season? Ridiculously over-the-top blazing hot (sweating profusely is no fun for anyone). I’ve had friends visit Bora Bora (a wildly-expensive once-in-a-lifetime trip) in the rainy season and I crossed my fingers for sun for them.

I always like to visit a destination in either the high season or shoulder season, for the best chance of perfect or near-perfect weather. I’m someone who despises rain with a passion (some may like it, but just think about if your activities will be dampered because of some precipitation). This is extra important to me, and I’d rather pay a bit more money for higher possibilities of sun and no rain/clouds.

Of course, you cannot predict the weather months from now, but I always look at the expected weather trends in my intended travel month and stay away from the rainy/hurricane season.

For the best combo of pleasant weather and minimal crowds, it’s wise to travel in the shoulder season (weeks/months outside of high season). This will of course change from destination to destination, but in general, late April-early June and September-October is shoulder season in many parts of both Europe and the USA.

Think about when kids are back in school – if you visit when school is in attendance, you’ll have less families traveling and therefore fewer overall people.

Three days in Rome is the perfect amount of time for site seeing, lots of eating, and city strolling. Check out what to do in Rome in three days, what to eat, and where to sleep.

Note that high season typically sees higher costs (but hey, it’s high season for a reason!). If you can visit when kids are back in school, you’ll have higher chances of finding a good deal. Visiting during a holiday? If you can plan your travels bypassing Christmas and New Years, you’ll automatically save a whole bunch, as this is the most expensive time to travel to most places.

Headed to Las Vegas and looking for the best 3 day Las Vegas itinerary? Keep on reading for opulent hotels, sugary snacks, and luxurious spa treatments. See, it’s not all kitschy casinos and high-cash table games!

Attending a Specific Event

Is there a specific festival/event/animal migration you want to attend/witness? For example, Oktoberfest in Germany, whale watching in Monterey, safari in Africa, and Burning Man in Nevada. Full Moon Party in Thailand and the Day of the Dead in Mexico are two other examples.

You’ll need to obviously plan your trip around these dates/months. Do note that it’ll most likely be one of the most costliest times to visit, so plan to book flights and accommodations way in advance.

No need to plan exact dates just yet, just know the general timeframe of when you want to go. For example, this could be 1) early June 2021, 2) between Thanksgiving and Christmas, 3) birthday month, etc.

Step 4: Decide on your Travel Partners

Are you planning on traveling solo or with friends/family/significant other?

Traveling with Friends/Family/Children?

Traveling with other people can be a bit more difficult to plan (you’ve got other people’s interests and budgets to cater to), but the memories will be even sweeter when you can reminisce about your fantastic trip together in a few months.

Planning a trip with family? You’ll likely be deciding on your destination together. Remember – it’s all a compromise. If I want a few days of running around a major city, we always make sure to head to smaller towns/spend a day or two relaxing on the beach for my husband later on in the trip. Everyone should be part of the decision-making process.

When I’m traveling with friends, I like to have my desired destination in mind as well as approximate dates. Don’t go to your friend and say “wanna travel next year?”. It’s way too open-ended, especially if you have a general idea of where you wanna go. I just started planning a trip for Spring Break, so asked my friend if she wants to accompany me on a trip to Jordan in late March. See, much more specific.

Always know the type of accommodation you both prefer, if this will be a budget/mid-range/luxury trip, and how the other person feels about spending some time solo (if one person wants to do something but the other really doesn’t want to). Your bestest of friends may make the worst travel buddies – be upfront about as much as possible and you’ll have the greatest chance of a smooth trip.

Traveling Solo?

Never traveled solo before? Don’t fret – I just started traveling solo a few years ago and fell in love with the whole concept ! It’s all so freeing! You can pick and choose all your activities, have cupcakes for breakfast (guilty!), and take as many photos as you want (64597 or 0)! Things do end up being a bit more expensive because you’ve got no one to split the bill with, so I typically stay in hostels and eat tons of street food to help with costs.

When traveling solo for the first time, I recommend heading to a country that speaks your language, has an easy currency conversion, and is known for being safe and with a good tourist infrastructure. I loved traveling solo in Iceland , London, and Croatia solo, and would highly recommend these countries for first-time solo travelers!

→ All my female solo travel tips over here (useful for you men as well, but it’s catered towards women, just FYI). 🙂

Step 5: Research Trip Costs

Before you can you do research on trip costs, you’ve gotta know where you’re going (obviously, because places all cost a different amount of money), how long you plan to travel for (more days = more money, usually), and when you aim to go (high season vs. low season can be wildly different in terms of financials).

See, this is why you need to figure out how long you’re planning to travel for before you do your research on trip costs. Every night at a hotel, plus food and activities per day, will add up quickly.

But it’s true – a vacation is only as expensive as you make it. Don’t expect baller champagne on a beer budget. That being said, you still can have a hell-of-a-time without spending a fortune.

Everyone told us that Japan would be over-the-top expensive, and we found it pretty in line with other trips we’ve taken. Must have been those inexpensive AirBnBs we found and eating cheap street food everyday.

If you’re traveling solo you won’t have many opportunities to cut these costs down (hostels are great for solo travelers), but if you’ve got a travel partner and are planning on sharing accommodation, you can automatically save 50% on hotels, car rentals, some activities, etc.

Make a rough outline of how much you think the trip will cost, approximations of course. Be sure to note flight, hotel, meals, activities, transportation, and any possible extras. The more research you do, the fewer surprises you’ll have later on.

In addition, when thinking about your budget, think about areas in which you could save some money, and what hotels/activities/experiences you feel comfortable splurging on. Would you rather stay at that posh 5 star resort for 2 nights or take a helicopter ride in Maui ? Do you prefer a fancy spa treatment or a night out at the opera? It’s wise to pick and choose a few things you know you can’t live without, and try and cut corners in other areas.

For example, we sometimes stay at airport hotels if we’re arriving late into our destination, which saves us money as they are typically less expensive than hotels in downtown. The next morning we check into the more expensive hotel, but have already saved a bunch of money by spending a night at the less expensive hotel, without impacting our travel plans at all!

Make sure to think about transportation costs too, as these can vary greatly depending on where you’re going. I’m not talking about transportation to your first destination, but how you’ll actually get around once you’re there. You can get anywhere in NYC for $2.75 (which I miss greatly), but if you wanna take day trips outta the city it’s a whole other ball game.

Think about if you’ll be traveling to different cities/places during your trip – be sure to account for a car rental, trains, buses, public transit, Uber, taxis, domestic flights, etc.

*** Always overestimate the cost of travel. There are lots of unexpected and unforeseen costs involved (unfortunately). It’s always best to over over prepared, especially when it comes to finances!!! And if you don’t use all the money you save, you can always allocate the funds to your next trip. Boom!

And once you’ve figured all this out, you can set a rough budget for yourself. I say rough, because things are gonna change. Travel can be wildly unpredictable (especially if you haven’t done enough research).

Step 6: SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!

Time to get saving, my soon-to-be world-traveling friends. Because, well, hate to break it to ya, but you need a large chunk of change to pay for all your fun. You don’t need to save up enough cash for your entire trip all at once, but make sure you have a plan as to how you’ll do so before your trip arrives.

As you’re booking flights, hotels, activities, and as other trip-related expenses come up, you’ll want to have a sufficient amount of money to cover these things straight away.

NEVER go into credit card debt to travel. Just please don’t. Wait an extra few months/year to travel if you need to. The world ain’t going anywhere, but the credit card companies will charge you a hell of a beast of interest, that’s for sure.

To make your finances black and white, write down all the things you spend money on each month (rent/mortgage, car payment/insurance, groceries, gym memberships, etc). Then look at your credit card and write down all the miscellaneous stuff. You may be surprised to see that you’ve spent ~300/month on coffees or ~$80/month on that pilates membership you haven’t used since February.

See if you can split the cost of Amazon Prime/Spotify/Netflix with a friend/family member, as even saving an extra $40 per month can get you a few nights in some places.

Think about ways you can slightly alter your everyday life to save for your trip. Every time you forgo that expensive morning latte or night out at the club/bar, you’re a few dollars closer to your dream trip.

Your friends don’t understand? Get new friends. Haha – but really, explain to them that a night out can cost as much as entry to the Vatican or a few days bumming around in Belize.

Get rid of those weekly/monthly subscription boxes, make your morning coffee at home, and save dinners out for special occasions. There are a billion ways to save money, you just gotta be creative sometimes.

And if you’re lucky, you’ll already have some extra cash lying around to plan your trip- but just remember, never take money out of your emergency fund to go off traveling. Set up a different bank account, with the sole purpose being money saved for travel.

Step 7: Apply for a no-fee ATM card

And since we’re talking cash, now’s the time to apply for a no-fee ATM card.

If you want to avoid those pesky ATM fees every time you take out cash while away, simply look into a no-fee debit/ATM card, such as one through Charles Schwab (which I have and love). You can use the card at any ATM in the world, and Schwab will reimburse you all the ATM fees at the end of the month. Pretty neat, right?

It’s by far the best debit card for traveling Americans. We transfer some money into our Schwab account before a trip, and use that as our spending money (do note that it takes a few days for money to transfer between banks, so do this a few days before jetting off).

More info on Charles Schwab here.

ATM fees quickly add up, with many banks charging around $5 or so per transaction. When traveling, I don’t like to keep a whole lotta cash on me at hand, so rely on local ATMs to take out small amounts when need be. Why shell out money when you don’t have to, right?

Step 8: Apply for a travel rewards credit card

Not all credit cards are created equal. I repeat. Not all credit cards are created equal. If you plan on traveling quite a bit (or even just once), it’s wise to look into a travel rewards credit card for the bonus miles and perks that come along with it.

There are many to choose from, including more general travel cards as well as airline/hotel/brand specific.

We currently use and love the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, which not only gives us $300 a year statement credit for travel, but grants us access into Priority Pass airport lounges worldwide, provides free auto insurance when renting cars, lost luggage reimbursement, and even a concierge service, (and oh so much more).

Don’t let the $450 annual fee scare you; it’s actually only $150 once you spend $300 on travel. Chase typically has great promotions, so be on the lookout for ones providing ~50k+ bonus miles (good for a roundtrip flight to almost anywhere in the world). There’s also the Chase Sapphire, which still comes with heaps of benefits, but you don’t get lounge access and other perks.

In addition, we also use an airline specific credit card, the Delta American Express, since my husband’s airline of choice is Delta. Whenever we book Delta flights using this card, we get extra bonus miles, which we can put to use for future free flights. I wouldn’t recommend only traveling with AMEX though, as many places around the world only take VISA/Mastercard. Hence our need for both.

Other recommended cards include Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card, The Platinum Card® from American Express, and the Chase Ink Business Preferred Card.

When looking for a travel credit card to apply for, check to make sure it has no international ATM withdrawal fees, no currency conversion fees, and reward points for travel (airlines/hotels/cars/etc).

And just FYI, Travelers Checks are kiiiinda a thing of the past, so be sure to have a credit card ok for international use.

Step 9: Book Flights

Booking flights is one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the travel planning process for me. And why? Because not only do flight prices fluctuate daily, but once you book, you only have 24 hours to cancel (as long as you’re booking from the USA). I find it incredibly intimidating, especially because I’m always trying to get the best possible price. And all those options! So confusing!

I rely on Skyscanner and Google Flights when looking for the cheapest possible flights, and sometimes also look on Kiwi . I tend to sway towards Skyscanner the most because it allows you to search an entire month (or time of year) to find the absolute cheapest flight available.

If I ever purchase a flight through a third-party, I make sure to call the airline and confirm my reservation number.

However, 99.99% of the time I book directly through the airlines themselves. Once you find a good deal on Skyscanner or Google Flights, go directly to the airline website to book the flight. And don’t forget to input any airline numbers you are a partner of to rack up those skymiles for later use!

→ Psst – check out Skyscanner and set up price alerts to snag the best deal.

However, always be sure to check low-cost airlines, as they are not always included in third-party sites. A good list can be found here . Southwest and Frontier Air are good options in the USA. More tips on getting the best price on airfare here .

Don’t be that person who paid the most on a flight → be flexible, use miles if you can, and sign up for email notifications (I like to use Skyscanner and Google Flights for this). If you’re a bit more flexible with your destination, make sure to sign up for Scott’s Cheap Flights and The Flight Deal, as you’ll receive insane flight deals. The more flexibility you have, the better your chances of scoring a great price. Be willing to fly midweek and off-hours, at the least, if you can.

Search for low airfares and hit BUY when you feel comfortable (don’t wait as flight prices can drastically change within hours)! Here are some additional tips on finding cheap airfare ! I’m a serial advanced planner when it comes to expensive, long-haul flights, but some of my friends score good deals by waiting until a month or two before. It all depends on your comfort level.

Before booking, you’ll want to have a general idea of your travel route, as this may impact your flights. Will you be flying into one city and out of another? Are you booking a round trip ticket?

An important note on Passports : Traveling internationally? Can’t leave the country without a valid passport, am I right?! Many countries require at least 6 remaining months on passports before you leave or in order to even enter the country.

If you need to order a new passport, you can check out this passport guide for help, and if you’re traveling within 6-8 weeks (amount of time it usually takes to process passports), you’ll need to get an expedited passport which you’ll receive in approximately 3 weeks for an extra $60. Well worth the money if you find yourself in a pinch and desperately need that passport ASAP.

Step 10: Book Hotels/Accommodations

I like to book hotels relatively early on in my planning process. Why? If you’re traveling during high season (which happens to be me more often than not), there’s a chance your desired hotels could be all booked up! We tend to book hotels that we can cancel, just in case our travel itinerary changes or we find accommodation that suits us better. Most of the time refundable rooms cost a bit more, so just something to keep in mind.

When searching for rooms, I typically do a quick check on HotelsCombined , since they find the best price by checking dozens of booking sites.

→ Search for the best hotel prices on HotelsCombined

When booking accommodation, think about how far the hotel/apartment is from the city center and the activities you want to do. Sometimes, booking a hotel that’s way cheaper will end up costing more than a slightly-more-expensive hotel if you need to shell out extra dough to get yourself places.

Think about how much time you’ll be spending in the hotel. If you’re planning to be out and about all day, why book a fancy room when all you’ll be doing is sleeping and showering there?

We book over-the-top resorts/hotels when we know for a fact that we’ll be able to enjoy all the amenities. Like that time in Bali we stayed at a resort with our own private pool, lush jungle views, and multiple infinity pools. But we were planning on spending an entire day taking advantage of the hotel so it made sense. In Tokyo when we’re out stuffing our faces all day? Not so much.

A few additional places we look for accommodation:

Hotel Tonight : My go-to for last minute deals. Think road-tripping and spontaneous weekend trips. We once paid $23 for a (really nice) hotel in Reno, Nevada. You can now check and book up to seven days in advance. Top tip: download the app in advance in case you’re stuck without wifi for a bit. Use my promo code JKLEINER for a free $25 towards your first booking.

AirBnB : In some cases, we find ourselves wanting a more local experience, so we look to AirBnB for an apartment or condo. With AirBnB, you can rent out private rooms, entire apartments, and even full houses! We’ve had some fantastic experiences and wonderful hosts, and saved a ton of money! Save an additional $40 off your first stay here !

My number 1 tip: heavily research where you are staying – read all the reviews and make sure the property owner is readily available to contact. Always check the cancellation policy.

→ New to AirBnB? We’re giving you a coupon of $40 off your first stay of $75 or more !

Expedia : So great for package deals, as you can literally saves 100’s by purchasing flight and hotel together. Plus, with their rewards program, you can store your points for even greater savings down the line.

Step 11: Get Vaccinated/Medications if Needed

It’s always wise to schedule a travel appointment with your doctor so you can decide what’s best when it comes to vaccinations and precautionary medications with trained medical staff. In addition, I always check the CDC website for recommendations on the such.

Some are more standard vaccines you can get with your primary care doctor, but others (like Yellow Fever for our upcoming trip to Africa), you’ll need to arrange for in advance.

It’s wise to know which vaccines you’ll need early-ish on in the travel planning process, as some need to be specifically ordered and other vaccinations you’ll need multiple, specifically timed spaced-out appointments. Some vaccines are only recommended if you’re visiting particular parts of a country, so don’t feel like you need to get them all if you aren’t even visiting the infected areas.

In addition, research if you need to show proof of vaccines upon arrival into a particular country (they may not let you in without the proper documentation). Ack!

It’s also a wise time to talk to your doctor about any medications (like Malaria pills we took in Thailand and Bali) you may want to bring along.

Step 12: Decide on WiFi/cell service

Some like to be away from it all and go wifi-free, while others will feel more safe and secure knowing they can use their phones. It all comes down to personal preference. I rely on my phone way too much to go completely data-free, so always make sure I have a set plan in place before leaving on any international trip.

Personal Wifi Hotspot

Although you will most likely have wifi at your accommodation, it’s a good idea to bring along a pocket-sized personal WiFi hotspot , to keep you connected during your time abroad. WiFi hotspots are a cost effective option to ensure you can use GPS apps like Google Maps, check your emails, and catch up with friends and family while away.

With this portable device , you’ll have WiFi wherever you go (even if your phone doesn’t have service), unlimited internet (on up to five devices at a time!!!), and it’s fast and reliable. At less than $9 a day, this device can’t really be beat.

Note that some cell phone plans allow for international use, but many of these are costly. I accidentally turned on my phone service for LESS THAN 2 MINUTES once and got charged $150 by my phone carrier! I desperately wished I had a personal WiFi hotspot with me then!

Find more information and plan options here . HIGHLY RECOMMENDED especially when you don’t speak the native language of the country you’re visiting. A true life saver.

Other Options

Other options include bringing along an unlocked phone so you can use local SIM cards, and looking for plans which include international data.

If you’re thinking about doing a bunch of international travel over the next few years, it may be worth switching to T-Mobile if the service is decent in your home area. My husband and I currently use T-Mobile, and get access to free data in over 210 countries (excluding the one country I was charged an obscene amount of money in – but that was my fault).

Some teched-out cities even have free wifi throughout the city – need to check beforehand (don’t count on this as it’s a relatively new thing, and I wouldn’t rely on the free wifi in case an emergency occurs).

Psst: I always bring a portable battery charger to recharge throughout the day since I rely on my phone heavily for directions!

Step 13: Research + Map Out Activities/Restaurants

Ohhhh, this is where it gets really fun in my eyes. Activities are the bulk of your trip, and probably the main reason you’re visiting the area (besides the food, of course).

Here’s how I like to do it:

1. First, I do some research on things to do in the area (this includes food tours, beaches, museums, popular attractions, hikes, etc), day trips which peak my interest, and anything else I find exciting on Get Your Guide , Viator , and AirBnB Experiences (use this promo code for $15 off your first AirBnB experience).

I’m a BIG FAN of Get Your Guide and Viator when it comes to perusing activities and signing up for tours (they have SO many options). I’ve been using both of these sites for years, and can honestly say 99% of the time the tours are downright AWESOME and a good bang for your buck. I like to plan in advance (sometimes too far in advance), and being able to book specific activities (with the ability to cancel if need be) is something I love about Get Your Guide and Viator.

I recently started using AirBnB Experiences , as they offer some more local-type experiences, such as cooking classes in chef’s homes (I learned how to make macarons in Paris this way!), photography sessions, and more niche city walks.

I also like to use travel blogs from those writers I trust (not all travel bloggers have the same credibility unfortunately, so if something sounds odd/wacky, I do further research/cross reference facts). In order to do this, I usually google destination + “blog”, and pick them out one by one in the search results. You tend to get additional tips and insights you normally wouldn’t have on other large-party sites.

Depending on the destination, I’ll peruse Lonely Planet for even more must-do’s. I used to rely on TripAdvisor, but after I learned that many reviews are fake/bought, I stopped using them entirely.

2. Plot each “attraction/museum/beach/restaurant” on a map → I’ve been using Google Maps lately and love it! If you prefer to use paper maps, get a large one so you can easily see all the spots! But why waste paper and money?

3. Look at the map, and take note as to where these activities fall. I then separate the activities into different areas. This helps figure out which attractions you should see together on a particular day. You don’t wanna be running back and forth across the city/town/destination out of stupidity silliness. Group attractions together that are in the same proximity/close distance.

4. Think about how much time each activity will take. Some attractions will only take a few minutes, while others you may want to devote entire hours. Don’t aim to see a whole bunch of super-intensive things in the same day; try and space them out if you can.

5. Star your top “things to do” in each location. These are the things you’ll aim to see on your trip, while the others will be extra bonuses. Because, lets face it, if you only have 3 days in Paris, you probably won’t have time to see all 235232 museums.

At the end of this process, you should have a handful of main activities you wanna check out, as well as a bunch more less time-intensive ones, listed out by location/proximity to each other.

Depending on the type of traveler you are, you may want to book a few guided tours of the city/area you’re visiting. When I travel (especially on my solo jaunts), I tend to book a few guided tours and day trips. I always meet a few chatty people and end up hanging with them the entire day!

It’s also nice to have someone guide me around for a bit (solo travel gets exhausting). Guided day trips are great if you don’t wanna worry about getting lost on public transport and/or don’t wanna rent a car.

Inspiration for Things to Do/Tours/Day Trips

Get Your Guide
Viator
Airbnb experiences
Travel Blogs (like mine !)

If there’s a particular + popular restaurant/dining experience your longing after, it’s wise to make a reservation in advance. When we went to Mexico City , we had to book our table a few months ahead of time, and there still wasn’t much availability!

Step 14: Plan Your Day-to-Day Itinerary

Don’t overplan , but definitely keep track of the tours you booked and other sites on your wishlist. I tend to make exceptionally long Google Docs (for easy access without wifi), and roughly plan out my days. This makes sure I don’t forget what’s going on each day; especially helpful if your trip consists of a few different towns/cities/etc.

I always put the date, day of week, and location in the left column, then details about my day in the right.

Planning your trip and looking for the best Mexico City itinerary?! Whether you’ve got a full week or just 3 days in Mexico City, you can be sure you’ll never be left bored.

Some tours are only offered on certain days, so you may need to play around with your day-to-day itinerary until it works out.

The example below (a random few days during my two weeks in Croatia ) is not as crazily detailed as my normal ones, but you get the picture:

Once the itinerary is all set, I then go ahead and book all tours and skip-the-line tickets for popular attractions (imagine not booking a ticket in advance for Frida Khalo’s House in Mexico City, the Louvre in Paris, or the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona). Don’t waste your time waiting in line. Spend 3 minutes booking your tickets now and you’ll be thanking yourself later on during your trip.

Step 15: Book a Car Rental (if need be)

Heading off on a road trip (one of my favorite types of trips)? Don’t forget to book a car rental for the duration of your stay!

In order to save some money, think about if you’ll actually need the car for your entire trip. Are you staying put in your first destination for a few days? Can you get around on foot or inexpensive public transport? Will you really need a car then? Book the car rental for the night before/morning of your first real road trip day.

→ Search for the cheapest car rentals over here !

And if you’re primarily visiting one city and doing a few day trips, can you move all your day trips to the beginning/end of your trip to only book the car for 3 days, instead of say 7? It’s silly to pay for an extra day if the car will just sit there all day.

But always check how much a weekly car will cost – sometimes there are deals, and a rental may end up being cheaper in total if you book for longer (crazy, huh?)! It’s wise to think about parking fees and such before getting too excited though.

Additional Reading: Tips and Tricks for your Next Roadtrip

Step 16: Buy travel insurance

Confession time: I was always that girl who never really understood the value of travel insurance. Honestly, I thought it was a complete waste of money. After checking out the highly recommended Safety Wing , I finally came to the realization that it really is worth the (small) extra cost, and it’s just plain stupid to travel without.

Safety Wing is not just for medical insurance, but also helps when luggage is lost, you need to cancel a trip, or when your gear is stolen or damaged when traveling.

Norway Road Trip Itinerary: All the stops you'll want to make if you've got 10 days in Norway!

Even better, you can purchase at home or overseas (while already traveling) & make claims online from anywhere in the world. There’s really no excuse, especially since the insurance only costs a few dollars a day. You’ll be kicking yourself mid-trip if something goes wrong and you’ve got to pay tons out of pocket.

They say if you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel. Now I won’t travel without it. Get a FREE quote . Planning a trip abroad? Just get the insurance. No excuses.

Step 17: Before you go action items

Thought you were done? So close, just a few more things to do when planning a trip! These last-minute items can literally be done in the few days leading up to your trip. Some only take a minute, but are oh-so-important.

Tell your credit card companies you’re traveling (you don’t want any cards to get denied because of suspected fraud/theft)
Arrange for pets to be watched and plants to be watered.
Get familiar with currency rates. They obviously vary from country to country, and can sometimes be as easy as moving the decimal point a few spots, or as confusing as dividing everything by 7.3. Download a currency converter for your phone for easy conversions on the road (I like Currency XE).
Learn a few important words/phrases in the local language. I find Duolingo quite fun!
Do some research on safety, common scams, and any areas to avoid in the destinations you’re visiting. It’s also wise to check out any cultural norms/basic manners in your destination.
Let friends and family know you’re traveling. Be safe – someone at home should always know exactly where you are, especially if you’re traveling solo.
Transfer money into Schwab account: remember, this takes a few days, so be sure to transfer as much cash as you think you’ll need for the beginning of your trip. I like to make it easy and just do one bulk transfer before we leave. Remember, using Schwab saves you all those precious ATM fees!

Buy necessary items: Depending on where you’re going, you may need to pack something specific. Traveling internationally? You’ll most likely need a plug adaptor ( this one works in all countries ) and possibly a converter for voltage. You’ll probably wanna pack a wide-brimmed hat and reef-safe sunscreen for warm-weather destinations. A sarong to cover up with for visiting temples in Asia.
Credit cards you are bringing
Travel insurance documents
Rough itinerary
Flight/Hotel/Activity reservations

I also like to print out a copy (or 2) of my passport and keep in a separate place. If I’m keeping my passport in my purse with me, I also put a copy in my suitcase/husband’s carryon just in case.

A REALLY IMPORTANT EXTRA TIP: Figure out how you’ll get to your accommodation/into the city from the airport before you take off. The last thing you wanna do when you’re completely drained from sitting on the plane for 10 hours (with potential jet lag) is to figure out how to get to your first stop.

Be kind to yourself and at least write it down (on your handy-dandy Google Doc) beforehand. Consider the time you’re arriving, as public transport may not work all hours of the night.

Step 18: Start Packing!

Phew – so close! I suggest starting to take things out a few days before your trip so you don’t forget anything important. Make sure you’ve got your passport, additional form of ID, copies of credit cards and other documents, and your itinerary. You’ll also want to check the plug/socket type and make sure you have one/a few which fit.

A few of my top packing tips:

Know your airline’s baggage fee policy. Don’t wanna show up at the airport expecting to get 2 huge suitcases for free and end up having to pay $$$ for them. A great list can be found here , but it’s always wise to triple check on the actual airline website.
Pack light. Most people take way more than they actually need. Think about the activities you planned earlier, and pack according to that. Put everything on your bed and take out half of the clothing you think you need (yes, half). Not only will this reduce potential fees at the airport, but it’ll make it easier to get around with less baggage.
Keep all your absolute essentials and one change of clothes in a carry-on. Lost baggage happens; don’t let it ruin your trip. Always keep medications and expensive electronics on your body, as well as a toothbrush!
Come prepared. We always take along something for motion sickness, altitude sickness, stomach bugs (anti-diarrheal), and other general over-the-counter meds including fever-reducers, pain reliever (Tylenol or motrin), an antihistamine, and antibiotic ointment. Throw a bunch of band aids in your bag as well. You just never know what’ll happen and if you’ll have access to these quickly and easily on the road.
Use packing cubes. I don’t know how I managed to travel before packing cubes came into my life. They are oh so helpful for organization and to keep my bag from exploding. And if you haven’t ordered packing cubes in time, you can always use large plastic bags. Better yet, roll your clothes into packing cubes and you’ll be golden.

Step 19: And you’re off!

You did it! You planned your trip! Now go enjoy the fruits of your labor and have the time of your life! Just remember to stay safe and take lots of photos! Be sure to read how to stay entertained on long flights before you leave so you’re first 3, 7, or 10 hours of travel isn’t a complete bore!

Hope this ridiculously detailed guide on how to plan a trip helped! Where are you hoping to travel soon?! Now, go help a friend plan a trip, pronto!

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Travel Planning Tips: the Easy and Organized Method

By: Author Aly Smalls

Posted on Published: May 8, 2019 - Last updated: October 23, 2023

Travel Planning Tips: the Easy and Organized Method

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You’re going on a holiday! Or planning to take one. Awesome and exciting news, but now what? There is so much information out there these days. Between Pinterest, Instagram, travel blogs, youtube and review sites like TripAdvisor, travel planning can get overwhelming fast. While having access to millions of pieces of valuable information is great, sometimes it’s too much.

In this post, I’m sharing my go-to resources and step-by-step guide to planning any trip, vacation or holiday . Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a 6-week holiday, this method will work for you.

Travel planning can become overwhelming very quickly if you don’t have a method to stay organized and stay motivated.

Each time I’m planning to travel myself, I always start with referencing this list of tips I’ve collected from planning my own trips and holidays over the last several years.

Before I get into it, I should qualify myself so that you can determine whether I’m legitimate enough to be sharing my advice! In the last 5 years, I’ve solely planned and taken several 5-week trips to southeast Asia and Europe.

And for the last 10 years I’ve been frequently travelling western Canada, the United States and enjoyed several trips to Mexico .

And as my home base is just a few hours’ drive from both Banff National Park and Jasper National Park, I frequently visit these beloved gems several times a year.

Whether it’s a weekend road trip or a bucket list holiday, I’m sharing my best travel planning tips, tricks and advice for any trip you’re taking.

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The Most Exciting Part of Travel Planning: Inspiration

There are different reasons for choosing when and where to go on a trip, so it’s important to identify where you fit in to help you stay organized and within your scope. First, ask yourself where you’re at:

Do you have a weekend, a week or more to go somewhere but you need to choose a destination from scratch?

Are you building a trip around a set itinerary? Perhaps you’re already travelling to visit friends & family or headed somewhere for business

Are you planning a trip around a unique or favorite place to stay? You’d be surprised how often this happens! Sometimes you find a cool Airbnb, somewhere to go glamping or even just a favorite hotel.

Are you planning a trip around cheap flights you booked?

I’ve fit into each one of these situations and there are different timelines and planning involved with each.

I bring this up at the beginning, because many people get excited about a trip or get a burst of inspiration, but then get burnt out with trip planning quickly.

So let’s dive into my travel planning method and resources below!

a girl with a black hat points to a spot on the map

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How to Research for Your Trip

Research is the beginning stage of planning any trip, and often the most exciting. So once you’ve decided where you’ll be traveling, how do you find out what kinds of things you can do?

I like to get a sense of a destination from across different platforms online.

Use different websites and apps to help you get a better sense of what types of activities and sights there are for the type of travel style you’re interested in.

Pinterest: My Number 1 Site for Travel Research

My first stop in doing any travel planning is Pinterest. Pinterest is basically a visual search engine and it’s full of extensive travel posts and articles by fellow travel bloggers.

Start with a broad search, such as typing in the name of the city or country you’re planning to visit. You’ll notice that Pinterest will then recommend more categories to help you narrow down your search.

I usually read the first few posts that capture my attention and then continue to narrow down my search based on what I find out in my research.

Tip for staying organized and motivated when travel planning:

The best thing about Pinterest is that you can save the ideas to your own travel planning boards . Then you can refer back to them at a later time.

It’s easy to get overloaded with information and forget important details.

Create specific travel boards on your Pinterest profile with all the great articles you read so that you can reference them later. Doing this keeps me from going crazy!

a screen shot of a pinterest travel board

You can also invite your friends to collaborate and view your boards.

So if you’re traveling with friends and creating an itinerary together, you can easily save and share great travel articles about your upcoming destination.

Instagram for Travel Research

I also love using Instagram for researching my travel plans. You can search via geotags or hashtags for your upcoming destination. This provides another angle to the information you’re seeking.

It’s also one of the best trip planning resources for finding timely information. For example, some blog posts or reviews can be a year or two old (or more) by the time you’re reading them.

But you can search Instagram in chronological order.

And Instagram has grown so much in the last couple years that more and more users are now posting great tips and information to complement the photo they post, so you can actually learn a lot of great tips this way.

Google Reviews and TripAdvisor

When you’ve determined activities or places to visit, I love using Google reviews and TripAdvisor to read more information. I use both of these platforms regularly in two ways:

To determine if something is worth visiting or not; and

To read up on all traveler tips about how to have the best experience.

TripAdvisor not only has reviews, they have forums for every destination. I usually browse through the destination forums or search for something specific.

You can even pose your own questions that are usually promptly answered by destination experts.

Another great feature over at TripAdvisor is the all new trip planning element.

You can now save activities and information to your profile to keep all your ideas in one place. This can also be shared with your friends and family.

How to Determine Your Travel Budget

Now that you’ve got an overview of your destination and the types of activities you want to do, it’s time to think about your budget for the trip.

At this point in your trip planning process, you should start to gather a sense of what things cost and what your budget should be. Doing this will help the rest of your trip planning at this stage.

Depending on what your budget is or how much you plan to spend (or not spend) will help you narrow down your itinerary and help you pull things together.

Transportation: Think About ALL Costs

Whether you’re flying to your destination or taking a road trip, there are always extra costs. Plan for them!

If you’re flying, you might need to either rent a car, or take a taxi, Uber or Lyft. Or you might need to hop on group tours or bus tours. These all cost different amounts.

If you’re driving or taking a road trip, keep in mind that fuel prices can differ significantly from state to state or province to province.

Remember that if you’re traveling to or within Europe and you’re thinking about renting a car, most vehicles are manual transmission and you’ll have to pay extra for an automatic transmission vehicle.

If you’re traveling to a city with an excellent subway or metro system, it’s usually worth buying tickets for the length of your visit (24hrs, 3-day pass, etc.).

Rome2Rio is probably the best site out there to determine the best method of transportation between destinations.

Plug in your ‘point a’ and ‘point b’ and it will tell you all your options for getting there and how long it will take.

Accommodation Tips for Developing Your Travel Budget

Start looking at accommodation prices. I always start with Booking.com to get a sense of what accommodation prices are looking like for my preferred travel dates.

What a lot of people don’t know about using Booking.com is that you can search specifically by Villas , Guest Houses , B&Bs and apartment style accommodations.

Then I usually check Airbnb, VRBO and Homeaway to round out my overall search and determine how much vacancy is still available.

Before I commit to hotel (or overall accommodation), I try to determine the best neighborhood/area to stay in. This has major budget implications.

Sometimes staying further away from the center of town is the best option for cheaper accommodations. But you also have to consider extra costs related to time & transportation to get back and fourth. Sometimes cheaper not always worth it. And sometimes it is.

One of the best things I love about using Booking.com is that many places offer free cancellation .

So if I’m still in my research phase and notice that there’s not a whole lot of vacancy, I like to scoop up rooms that allow for free accommodation and then I have a more peace of mind knowing that I have a bed booked but can change my mind if something better comes up.

I’ve booked everything from beach side Mexican villas, to off-grid cabins in the middle of the forest to cool hotels in Banff with underground hot tubs. All found on Booking.com !

How to Build Your Travel Itinerary

By this point you’ve pretty much decided where you’re going, how long and what types of things you want to see, do and eat.

One of my biggest travel planning tips is to not book too many things in advance!

If I try to pack too many things into each day before I’m at my destination, it’s almost always a let down. 2 reasons:

Either I end up doing it all and am too exhausted by the end of the day/week trying to cram it all in.

I can’t fit everything in like I had planned to and become disappointed in my travel planning abilities or myself as a traveler.

Sometimes, it’s hard to tell how long it will take you to travel between destinations. Sometimes you spend more time than you allowed in your schedule.

This could either be by choice because you end up loving the attraction/experience way more than you thought you would, or maybe lineups and queues were a lot longer than anticipated.

Story time to explain why this is my biggest travel tip!

Let me explain why I refuse to book and plan my entire itinerary in advance.

On my first visit to Paris , I was only visiting the city for about 3 days. In my first full day there, I had planned to visit L’Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame Cathedral (as well as a couple other places).

I stayed in Montmartre, which is gorgeous and a very Parisienne experience, but a longer ride on the metro from all of these famous Paris attractions.

The first stop of the day was L’Arc de Triomphe. As I got off at the correct metro station and started to make my way through the tunnels and up the street, there were federal police blocking every exit.

As it turns out, the french President was in town that day and was moments away from parading down the Champs-Élysées (the famous high-end shop-lined avenue that leads to the Arc).

French president waves at the crowd as he parades down a street in Paris

At that point, the Arc wasn’t accessible to the public until the President’s address was finished.

While I hadn’t planned to spend a lot of time in this area besides its main attraction, I figured it’s not very often that the president is in town. And as politicians are always fashionably late, I ended up hanging out here much longer than expected.

After leaving the area to beat the mass exodus of the crowds when the President was closing, we did end up making it to the Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower.

But didn’t have time to visit the Arc, so that had to be moved to the next day. No big deal right? Well the next day we had planned to visit the Palace of Versailles. Ok, bump it to the following day.

Well, turns out the following day was Monday, which is the one day of the week when many museums are closed. Didn’t know this before visiting Paris!

After a couple of travel experiences similar to the one above, I now plan my trips accordingly. First, build your list of absolutely must-do activities and experiences .

Remember that there may not be time to cram everything in, so go through the exercise of what you don’t want to miss on the trip. Then make a second list of your ‘would like to do if there’s time’ list.

With your must-do list, check the hours of operation by a quick google search.

This is where I read more reviews to find out the best tips of what time of day to visit and things to bring with you, appropriate clothing attire, whether it’s cash only, etc.

My Favorite Travel Itinerary Tool

I love using Travelchime . It’s linked with Google Maps so you can save all of the places you want to visit (like restaurants and attractions) as well as your accommodations.

You can also make notes and share with your travel partner(s) so that everyone has access to the itinerary.

For my must-do list, I always book online ahead of time. This guarantees I won’t miss out, and you often save a little money by booking online ahead of time. Here are my favorite booking sites for short tours and day trips:

Urban Adventures offers unique day-tour itineraries. You can choose between food & drink tours, active tours and even create you own.

Get Your Guide is another great booking site where you can browse through all the available tours for the city or region you’re visiting.

At the very least, each of these sites are another great planning tool in your research phase .

It’s a great starting point to find out what kinds of awesome things you can experience!

a panoramic view of Paris with the Eiffel tower on the right hand side

When you’re building your second list of ‘things to do if there’s time’ I always look for free things to do. There are always free things like walking tours or street art, etc.

Pinterest is usually the best place for this. These are great things to know ahead of time to have on hand if you find yourself with some extra time and wanting to explore more of the area while sticking to your budget.

I do the same things with restaurants and types of food I want to try. Some places have famous restaurants that you’ll want to book a reservation ahead of time.

And sometimes I like to take a quick look at the top rated places to eat close to the ‘must-do’ attractions I’m visiting.

The reason I do this is I’m very prone to getting ‘hangry.’ I’m sure a lot of you have experienced this!

This hits me especially hard when I’m travelling because sometimes your days are so jam packed you get hungry at odd times and traveling on an empty stomach can be disastrous.

So I like to do some homework ahead of time because sometimes when you’re in the moment, it’s hard to know what’s good in the area, especially if there’s a language barrier.

If all else fails and I don’t have a good idea of where to eat, ask a local and this usually results in an amazing recommendation.

The Best Travel Booking Resources

When you’re ready to book your flights, accommodations and tours or things to do, below is my list of trip planning resources and tips that I used every single time.

How to Book the Best Flight Deal

If you haven’t already booked your flight, get on Skyscanner now! I love using this site because it finds and compares all the best flight prices and will provide suggestions about where you can save money if you’re flexible with your schedule.

There are even a few secret hacks to help you get the best prices using this site.

Travel hack for finding cheapest flights : with Skyscanner you can select a whole month for your travel dates and it will automatically suggest the cheapest flight dates .

You can even select this option for finding the cheapest flights anywhere in the world if you’re looking for some wanderlust inspiration!

My number one flight booking tip: download the Skyscanner app now ! Trust me on this one. Download the app and set your alerts (found in the top left corner when the app is open).

It will monitor and track prices and notify you when a good price comes up for the destination or dates you want.

Secret tip for checking in for your flight: arrive at the airport nice and early. Instead of going to the automated kiosks to print your boarding pass, wait patiently in line to speak with one of the agents to assist you with check-in. Always be friendly and efficient.

Politely ask if it’s a full flight. If it’s not, you could again politely ask if an upgraded (or better) seat is available.

Sometimes you might not always get upgraded, but sometimes they will find you a row in which you’ll be the only passenger. This is still a good outcome in my opinion!

The Easiest Sites to Use to Book Your Accommodations

Booking.com is my go-to site for booking accommodation. If I’m looking for a hotel, it always seems to have the lowest rates, the most options and many include free-cancellation to allow a little more flexibility.

My best tip for find great places to stay: use the map feature. Sometimes if you’re unfamiliar with an area, it’s hard to tell where things are located within proximity to each other.

Use the map feature and zoom out and move it around to open up more options of surrounding areas that might work for your trip.

If I’m looking for something a little more ‘homey’ or unique, I always head over to Airbnb and VRBO . You can find great deals with both of these services.

For instance, on a recent trip to Las Vegas, my friends and I opted to rent a house through VRBO . As there were 10 of us, it worked out to be around $25USD per person per night!

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Things To Do a Week Before Departure

Start packing! To avoid over-packing, I like to lay out everything I want to bring.

Then I look at it and realize that I have way too much, so over the course of a couple of days I challenge myself to reduce my pile to half! It’s also a good time to make sure you’ve packed important travel accessories to make your trip go that much smoother.

Download Google Maps for the city, road trip route or region that you’re visiting. Why? So that you can access it offline , as you may not have Wifi right away.

On Google Maps, save or star your accommodation so you can show your Uber driver easily if you’re traveling somewhere that there might be a language barrier.

If you want to guarantee Wifi access, consider purchasing or renting a pocket wifi device, like Skyroam . You can connect up to 5 devices and you can carry your wifi with you everywhere you go. Perfect for when you’re on a train or a long road trip and would like to do some travel planning!

Buy your travel insurance . No one likes to buy travel insurance, but for the extra few dollars, the peace of mind is worth it.

I use World Nomads on my trips to Europe and Southeast Asia. You can choose between standard and explorer plans, and pricing is different based on where you’re going how long you’ll be travelling.

It takes 2 seconds to get a quote , so you might as well plug in your details and then you can always decide later.

World Nomads is a great fit for the adventurous or active traveler , because they cover specific activities and sports equipment.

A Recap of Travel Planning Websites and Apps I Use:

Travel research:.

Pinterest , Instagram , TripAdvisor , Google Reviews

Transportation:

Uber and Lyft , Rome2Rio

Accommodations:

Booking.com , VRBO , Airbnb

Travel Itineraries and Tours:

Travelchime , Get Your Guide , Urban Adventures

Travel Insurance:

World Nomads

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Plan your next adventure with these expert tips from a Lonely Planet writer

Nov 27, 2019 • 7 min read

With these expert travel-planning tips, you can maximize your next vacation © Kiattisak Lamchan / EyeEm / Getty

Being a travel writer for Lonely Planet has broadened my skills in interesting ways. I’ve developed the nerve to drive narrow mountain roads and the stomach to sample the world’s moldiest cheeses. When it comes to identifying bug bites, I have the knowledge (and probably the anti-itch spray). Best of all, I’ve got trip planning down to an art.

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If you want to be a travel writer, you need to appreciate a good spreadsheet as much as a tropical sunset. Professional travel writers squeeze every last minute out of their trips, usually on a slim budget. The privilege of traveling the world and writing about it comes with high pressure and tight deadlines. That means travel writers are tireless at finding bargains, pros at crafting itineraries, and able to travel nimbly while ensuring their experiences are as rich as their readers deserve. I’ve covered more than a dozen countries for Lonely Planet’s guidebooks, and here are a few tips I’ve learned along the way.

1. Play with multiple searches and planning tools

When looking for transport and accommodation, I treat the internet as a giant, messy laboratory. For flights, I use a combination of Google Flights for reference, email alerts and error fare websites like AirFare Watchdog , and Skyscanner to compare fares across a range of dates. With hotels, booking directly often produces the best rate but I always do extra searches via aggregators like Booking.com .

Make sure you’re comparing like with like: are taxes, breakfasts and resort fees included? Above all, experiment with multiple tools and approaches. I once saved hundreds of dollars on car rental by logging out of the very rewards program I had assumed would unlock cheaper prices – loyalty doesn’t always pay!

2. Be open-minded in the early planning stages

A little imagination can transform the price of your trip, as well as open up interesting detours. If you’re flying, search routes into neighboring airports – even those beyond your desired country (for example, Vienna and Bratislava each have international flights and they’re a direct bus ride apart). If a layover significantly reduces the fare, consider whether it can be transformed into a feature of the trip: perhaps an airport spa in Singapore, a walking tour of Amsterdam, a few bleary hours in Reykjavík’s Blue Lagoon?

If you aren’t traveling long-haul, reconsider the need to fly. London to Berlin is a fast plane journey, but does it beat a picnic aboard the Eurostar to Brussels, an evening of chips and Belgian beer, followed by a scenic train ride the next day?

By thinking creatively, fueled by travel inspo from blogs, forums and a Lonely Planet guidebook, you might even decide on a trip more exciting than your original plan. If it weren't for a series of “what ifs,” I would never have ended up on holiday in Moldova – and the country’s wine labyrinths and remote monasteries are still among my most treasured travel memories.

3. Clear paperwork hurdles early

The four horsemen of travel failure are passports, visas, cash flow and insurance. They’re all dull to think about, but they’re also expensive and time-consuming to fix. Double-check if you need a visa and examine your passport early (its expiration may need to be three or six months beyond your trip dates). Log on to your online banking to add travel alerts to reduce the risk of spending day one of your trip begging to restore your debit card’s functionality. Lock down travel insurance and actually read the fine print (OK, skim-read). And while you’re in travel-planning mode, request your vegetarian in-flight meal, reserve train or plane seats, and everything else you can theoretically do until the day before you depart. In my experience, these are exactly the details that get forgotten in the run-up to a trip.

4. Design a killer itinerary (that won’t kill you)

Building an action-packed itinerary is a balancing act. A string of one-night stays in different places is more endurance race than vacation; big-ticket cities and outdoor activity hubs deserve at least a couple of nights each. If your itinerary is looking busy, think about trimming a destination or planning day-trips from one base – you’ll lose less time to packing and hotel check-ins.

Scrutinize the beginning and end of the trip: don’t book the best activities for day one (transport delays, jet lag…) and re-think long drives or rickety train connections on the last day. Use Google Maps to calculate timings for a road trip, but beware of searching routes in summer that you intend to drive in winter. I learned that the hard way, while driving a snow-bogged four-hour detour in the French Alps .

5. Balance forward-planning with spontaneity

Some travelers create detailed plans in advance, others go with the flow. The best travelers do a mixture of both, because neither high-detail planning nor devil-may-care spontaneity works 100% in every destination.

The trick is knowing when to apply each strategy, so browse travel forums, ask well-traveled friends, and learn from disappointed TripAdvisor users. It’s all essential to learning which aspects of your trip would benefit from forward planning (such as netting a reasonably-priced hotel in a ski resort) and where you can be spontaneous (like last-minute accommodation during Europe’s shoulder season, or lining up for cut-price Broadway tickets in NYC).

A blank notebook with a pencil on a wooden table

6. Leave a blank at the end of every itinerary

Travel writers usually have hectic itineraries but we always try to add a spare day or two to the end of a trip. A schedule-free day is invaluable for following local recommendations: exploring a lesser-visited town, hiking, or maybe saying yes to a Valentine’s Day party by Lake Baikal (highlight of my Siberia trip).

Occasionally the bonus day is consumed by transport or health mishaps, but it’s a useful buffer if you need to adjust any plans. On one assignment in Malaysia , I had to dedicate my spare 24 hours to investigating which soft drink is best after a bout of food poisoning – it’s 100PLUS, if you’re wondering – but at least I didn’t lose a research day.

7. Maintain tech-free backups

I’m glued to my mobile phone when I travel. I plot out routes using Google Maps and navigate using OsmAnd . I snap reference pictures with my phone and use voice recording apps for interviews. Though I use Google Fi to get free international roaming, I sometimes buy a SIM card – on assignments it’s handy to have a local number to give out.

Despite staying plugged in, I always prepare for connectivity issues. When my phone suddenly overheated on my last trip to Bulgaria , I was glad to have scribbled down my travel plans on paper. For the same reason, it’s worth printing boarding passes: phones have a habit of freezing right at the moment you’re trying to flash a ticket or load up a hotel confirmation number. And while ATMs in most parts of the world accept major cards, I try to arrive with local currency – it’s saved me when the lone ATM in Arrivals is broken and the bus driver only accepts cash.

Hands of a woman packing her suitcase at home.

8. Pack a little for a lot of situations

On my very first solo trips in my teens, I over-prepared. It was obvious to anyone who saw me waddling along under the weight of my overstuffed rucksack. I had snacks crammed into every spare pocket, a bulging bag of just-in-case medical supplies, enough tampons for an all-female mission to Mars.

Later, when I started going on travel writing assignments, I urgently needed to streamline. Unless traveling to somewhere seriously remote, it’s usually sufficient to pack a little for a lot of situations, limiting yourself to one non-perishable food item (for delays or late-night arrivals) or a single bottle of painkillers (enough to tide you over until you can reach a pharmacy).

Prioritize items with multiple uses: I love big lightweight scarves for keeping warm on planes, covering up in mosques and churches, hanging as a privacy screen in hostel bunks, and padding around fragile souvenirs. Allowing a little breathing room – in your luggage, itinerary and expectations – ensures the happiest of travels.

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Planning Travel

How to Make Successful Traveling Plans

Last Updated: February 11, 2024 References

This article was co-authored by Amy Tan . Amy Tan is a Travel Planner and the Founder of Planet Hoppers, a boutique travel design team founded in 2002. Planet Hoppers specializes in brainstorming and creating itineraries for dream vacations, honeymoons, exotic adventures, family reunions, and group trips. Planet Hoppers is a TRUE accredited travel agency and a member of the Signature Travel Network, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), and Travel Leaders. Amy earned a BA in Communications and a BS in Physics from the University of California, Davis in 2000. There are 13 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page. This article has been viewed 92,147 times.

Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, every trip needs a little planning. Things like flights and hotels have to be booked in advance to make sure you get the itinerary you need. Travel planning doesn’t have to be stressful, though. As long as you allow yourself plenty of time to look around, compare prices, and make sure you have everything you need before you leave, you can plan a great travel experience.

Getting Started

Step 1 Start planning 3-6 months in advance.

As a general rule, give yourself 6 months to plan an international trip, 3 months to plan a domestic vacation, and at least 4-6 weeks for a trip like a long weekend.
Some major destinations such as resorts may require a deposit well in advance. As soon as you decide on a destination, contact them to figure out if they require a deposit, and how far in advance you need to pay it.
If you are planning a last-minute trip, be mindful that you will need to be flexible in where you go and exactly what your vacation will look like. You can certainly plan a successful last-minute vacation, but it often takes more maneuvering.

Your budget breakdown will vary significantly depending on your trip. If you're going abroad, for example, a lot of your budget may be dedicated to transportation. If you're planning a food tour, you may be spending a lot on meals but relatively little on attractions.
Remember to plan for little things like taxis or ride shares around town, the cost of boarding your pets, foreign transaction fees, baggage fees, and different sales tax rates in different regions.
It’s wise to set aside about 10% of your overall vacation fund as an emergency fund for unforeseen circumstances. Forgetting your sunscreen at home, having to take a taxi because you missed the last bus, and ordering an extra drink at dinner all add up. Have an emergency credit card in case you need it, but try to avoid relying on credit cards to curb the potential for overspending.

Step 3 Choose a destination that fits your available resources.

If, for example, you want to take an international trip to Paris but you only have 2 vacation days, Paris probably isn’t the right destination at this time. You can always choose to wait until you have more vacation saved up or choose a destination that doesn’t require such a large time commitment for both transit and tourism.
Likewise, if you are meeting a client with offices downtown, don’t stay in a far-off suburb to avoid the city noise. It can often take a lot of valuable time to commute in the morning -- and that's time you could be using to prepare for your meeting.

Step 4 Pick a vacation destination that you will enjoy.

Consider the age groups traveling with you. If you're bringing kids, look for a destination that has kid-friendly activities. If, for example, your child loves dinosaurs, check a destination's natural history museum to see if it has an interactive exhibit on the subject.
If you and your travel companions like outdoor activities, check the predicted forecast for your destination well in advance to make sure you can participate in the activities you enjoy. Most weather websites and almanacs provide seasonal weather trend information.
Consider the physical abilities of yourself and your travel companions, too. Your aging parent may want to see the history in Philadelphia, for example, but if they have limited mobility, the relative lack of things like elevators and escalators might make it difficult to visit popular destinations.

Step 5 Obtain a visa for international destinations if necessary.

Different countries may have different entry requirements. That’s why it’s important to look for your destination country’s embassy for your home country. This will give you information relevant to you.
Even if no immunizations are required for entry, it may be advisable to get them if you are traveling to a high-risk area. Check with your country’s department of public health or disease control to see what immunizations they recommend for your intended destination.

Step 6 Book babysitters, house sitters, and pet sitters, if applicable.

Even if you don't need full-time care for kids or pets, it may be worthwhile to book a house sitter. This person can check your mail, water your plants, and generally just make sure that your home is in order while you're away.
For small pets like rodents and fish, you may be able to ask your house sitter to feed them and clean their bowl or cage while you're gone. These pets don't necessarily need to stay with someone full-time while you're away.

Making Reservations and an Itinerary

Step 1 Shop around for deals on transportation.

When traveling to a different country, local aggregate booking sites may offer better deals than the ones you find in your home country. Check local listings to see if you can grab a better deal.
To get the best idea of how pricing varies, compare itineraries that are the same. Check the same dates and destinations on different sites to see where you can really find the best deals.
If you’re traveling as a representative of a particular company or organization, they may have an in-house travel site or travel booker that you are required to use. Check with your company’s administrative department to see if that’s the case.

Step 2 Check the availability for different accommodations.

Likewise, if you're planning on staying in a hostel, hostel-booking sites usually have better offers than hotel booking sites. HostelWorld.com and HostelBookers.com are two options with extensive listings.
If you're going camping, check your site well in advance. Popular campsites like Big Bend National Park in Texas can run out of permits months in advance. Don't assume you can just show up at a campsite and set up your tent. You often need to reserve a spot on site.
Think about different routes you can take to get to your destination. Flights directly into Washington DC are often expensive, for example, because the DC airports are close to public transportation, hotels, and attractions. Flying into Baltimore is often more affordable, and still puts you a 20-minute train ride away from DC.

Step 3 Book transportation and accommodations 2-5 months in advance.

For international trips, you may need to book further in advance, especially if you are flying or taking a cruise. Try to book at least 4 months out from your intended departure date in these cases.
Trips taken during popular travel times should also be booked further in advance. If you plan to go to Boston for St. Patrick’s Day, for example, expect hotels to fill up months in advance.
Some modes of transportation don’t require you to book as far in advance as others. A train, for example, may only require a reservation the week before your departure. Check your carrier to see their suggested booking time frame.

Think about what meals may be included with your accommodations. Does your hotel offer free breakfast? If not, you may need to adjust your budget to include breakfasts.
If you're staying at an all-inclusive resort or on a cruise, check with the resort to see if you need to book meals in advance. At some resorts and on some cruises, you have to make reservations for a certain seating time, even if the meal is included in your price.
Consider your flight, too. If you have a long-haul flight where a meal is included, let the airline know about any dietary restrictions you may have at least 1 week before you depart. This way, you can ensure you get the right in-flight meal for your diet.

Step 5 Set a daily itinerary before you leave.

Your daily itinerary doesn’t have to be elaborate. It may be as simple as “Breakfast: 9-10, Acropolis tour: 10:30-12:30, explore the city after the tour ends.” Just make sure you include those things that are really important for you to see and do.
If you’re traveling for business, your itinerary may have to be more formal. Check with your company or client to see if you need to submit a formal itinerary for your meetings and activities.
Leave some room in between activities in case things run long or you have any unexpected delays. You don't need to plan every minute of every day, just make sure you have time to fit in those things that are really important for you to see or do.

Getting Ready to Go

The duration of your trip will also influence how much you pack. You likely won’t need 12 pairs of underwear for a weekend getaway.
Try to pack light , sheddable layers such as shirts, light sweaters or cardigans, jackets, etc. This way, you can add on or remove a piece to suit the weather without having to pack entirely different outfits for different temperatures.

Step 2 Check to ensure you've packed your essentials.

Mobile phone charges
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Deodorant or antiperspirant
An umbrella

Step 3 Make sure your electronics are compatible for international trips.

For example, in the US, appliances are 110 volts. In the EU, they're 220 volts. If your electronic has a plug or printing somewhere on it that says "110-220," this means the item is safe to use for both voltages.
If you use an electronic item with incompatible voltage, it could short circuit your item and permanently damage or destroy it. It is also a fire hazard.
Even if your item is safe for both voltages, it probably doesn't have a plug for both. You need an adapter or converter to plug into the wall outlets at your destination. Different countries have different outlets, so check online and buy your adapter before you depart.

Step 4 See your doctor for health concerns and prescription refills.

Ask them about any vaccinations they may advise for your destination, and talk to them about any preventative medications you may need to take while traveling. If, for example, you're going to a place where malaria is common, you may be given a preventative pill.

2-3 color copies of your government-issued ID or the information page of your passport
A copy of your visa, if applicable
Copies of your transportation and accommodations bookings
A list of numbers for anyone important back home
Enough cash to get you to your local embassy or emergency services (enough for a taxi ride from one end of your destination city to the other should be enough)
An extra dose of any regular medication you take, as well as a few over-the-counter medications like pain relievers, antacids, and antihistamines.

Expert Q&A

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Talking about your plans when travelling, in English

This series of articles about travelling will help you to find out how to get to places and do things such as buy tickets. They will also help you to talk about travelling in clear, natural English.

This first article will help you talk about your plans.

Talking about your plans

When you are travelling, you may want to tell people what you will do. For travel plans that you are sure of, use I’m going to … . Use Are you going to … ? to ask someone about their travel plans.

I’m going to spend a day in Madrid. I’m going to take the train. Then we’re going to go to London.

Are you going to travel together? Are you going to fly there?

To talk about your plans, you can also use I plan to … .

I plan to spend a few days in Berlin. I plan to visit some friends. She plans to work while she’s in Australia.

Use Will you … ? to ask if someone is going to do something.

Will you call us when you get there? Will you take much luggage with you?

To talk about something that you would like to do but are not sure that you will do, you can use *I hope to … *.

I hope to go to Bulgaria this year. I hope to spend some time in the mountains. We hope to do a tour of the islands.

To talk about a travel plan that is only possible, use I might … .

I might book a hotel for the night. I might come home earlier than planned. I might spend an extra week in Calgary.

Saying what you have to do

If it is important for you to do something while you are travelling, use I have to … or I need to … .

I have to buy a ticket. I have to take the train to Berlin first.

I need to get to the airport by ten o’clock. We need to call a taxi.

Another way of saying that it is important that you do something is I must … . This is used especially when it is very important that you do something.

I must be back by June 5th. I must take my passport. You must take your mobile.

Saying what you want to do

To say what you want to do when you are travelling, use I’d like to … . I’d like to hire a bike. I’d like to take the train. I’d like to change my ticket.

If you know that you do not want to do something, use I don’t want to … . I don’t want to travel alone at night. I don’t want to fly, if possible. We don’t want to spend a lot on accommodation.

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spend to use your time doing something take to use a vehicle to go from one place to another fly to travel somewhere in an aircraft visit to go to see someone in order to spend time with them work to have a job and earn money for it luggage the bags that you take with you when you travel a mountain a very high area of land with steep sides a tour a trip to an interesting place or around several interesting places an island a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water book to arrange to have or use something, such as a hotel room, at a later time a hotel a building where people pay to stay and eat meals an airport a place where aeroplanes come and go, with buildings and services for passengers a taxi a car that you can hire, with its driver, to take you where you want to go

The next article coming in a couple of weeks will discuss how you can make suggestions.

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How To Plan Your Travels Around Your Passions

When it comes to planning a trip of a lifetime, it can be overwhelming to make decisions on your itinerary. We’re given lists upon lists of “must do” activities, iconic sights and bucket list items galore. It’s exciting, it’s enthralling, but it’s important to also make travel planning decisions based on you ! Thinking outside the box is a key aspect of curating the absolute perfect trip. Here are some awesome passions to plan your travels around!

The Foodie Trip Of A Lifetime

Booking a trip centered around food? Yeah, we’d jump at the chance! If you’re a true foodie, do your research! Italy , France , Japan , India ! There are a TON of amazing destinations centered around your taste buds. Say hello to cultural delicacies and newfound flavors. Embrace your love of food and book accordingly.

The Literature Loving Babe’s Dream Location

Have you ever completely lost yourself in a book? Who hasn’t, right? If you’re a literature loving Dame Traveler, follow your passion. Choose a setting of your favorite novel and explore it with your own two feet. Walk through Hemingway’s Paris, see J.K. Rowling’s United Kingdom, or experience you’re own version of Eat Pray Love. The added context of learning the setting of your favorite novel is such a joy.

The Artist & The Muse’s Metropolis

Art lovers – the selection of destinations available are seemingly limitless. Seeing the great masterpieces of the world with your own eyes is a trip of a lifetime. Visit Provence through Van Gogh’s eyes, visit the Mona Lisa or the Sistine Chapel, peruse through Rodin’s gardens. Dream every artist’s dream while trekking the same trails as they did.

The History Buff’s Dream

Should you be a Francophile, Japanophile, Nordo-phile (did I just make that up?), plan a trip to relive a part of history you are enthralled with. For the history buff, travel planning starts with a simple skim through your books. Ancient Greece beckons! Our beginnings in Mesopotamian are calling! Vikings await! All it takes is a passport, some research and a little decision making.

The Athletic, Outdoorsy Destination

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast or even obsessed with a certain sport, planning a trip around your active passion is a great idea! Yogis will love a trip to Bali, scuba diving enthusiasts will love a dip in Thailand’s wild oceans, and soccer lovers will love being in Europe during the World Cup. When it comes time to trip planning, focusing on the activities that make your heart (and body) happy is a great idea!

The True Relaxation Trip

How many times have we all said, “I just can’t wait to relax?” and yet we still find ourselves stressed for time and energy on vacation? Making relaxation your number one priority when it’s time to plan your travels, is difficult! After all, we always wants to do it all and see it all! Remember, if your peace of mind is requiring some R&R… maybe you should prioritize relaxation over sightseeing on your next adventure. Doesn’t a mindfulness retreat in upstate New York or a beachside home with no plans sound so dreamy?

The Fashionista’s Dream Come True

Fashion-loving gals, maybe it’s time to do some trip planning around your love of clothing, couture or icons! After all, every fashionista dreams of having her own Carrie Bradshaw’s Manhattan or Audrey Hepburn’s Paris. Embracing your love of clothing is a creative way to plan your itinerary. And don’t forget ladies, get your Pinterest ready. Packing for a trip like this is half the fun!

The Nature Loving Location

Connecting with nature is life changing. City living Dame Travelers who crave some Vitamin C and some time away from the hustle and bustle of city life will love planning a trip around the beauty of nature. Book a lake house disconnected from wifi or a trip to a national park!

Wherever your passions lie, remember that are fantastical, creative outlets for you to plan your travels around what you really and truly love. It’s important to remember that your enthusiasm for whatever you love is worthy of your attention! Say yes to itineraries that focus on what you feel drawn to and are inspired by.

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Understanding the importance of a travel plan, step 1: determine your destination and duration, step 2: set a budget, step 3: research your destination, step 4: create a flexible itinerary, step 5: arrange transportation and accommodation, step 6: pack wisely, step 7: prepare for emergencies, step 8: stay flexible and open-minded, conclusion: how to write a travel plan.

Organizing a trip can be an exciting yet difficult job. Whether you’re getting up for a weekend trip or a globetrotting adventure, having a good travel plan in place can make all the difference. In this thorough guide, we’ll walk you through how to write a travel plan that ensures a smooth and memorable journey.

Before getting into the nitty-gritty details of making your trip plan, let’s first discuss why it’s important. A well-thought-out trip plan serves as a guide for your journey, helping you stay organized, handle your budget effectively, and make the most of your time at your location.

It allows you to predict possible difficulties and ensures that you don’t miss out on any must-see sites or events.

The first step in how to write a travel plan is picking where you want to go and how long you’ll be staying. Whether you’re thinking of a sunny beach break, a culture experience in a busy city, or an adventure in the great outdoors, defining your location and length sets the base for your entire schedule.

Once you’ve chosen your location and length, it’s time to set a budget for your trip. Consider things such as transportation, lodging, food, events, and keepsakes.

Be serious about your financial limits and select your spending based on what means most to you. Remember to factor in any extra fees or surprise costs that may arise during your trips.

Before you start planning out your schedule, take some time to study your location carefully. Learn about its history, traditions, and area sites. Familiarize yourself with the weather conditions, transportation choices, and any travel warnings or safety measures you should be aware of.

The more informed you are, the better prepared you’ll be to make smart choices and approach your goal with confidence.

With your location, cash, and study in mind, it’s time to draft your schedule. Outline a rough schedule of activities and sightseeing possibilities, keeping in mind factors such as opening hours, travel time between places, and any bookings or tickets you need to book in advance.

Be sure to leave room for flexibility and surprising finds, as some of the best trip adventures happen when you least expect them.

Once you have a rough schedule in place, it’s important to secure your transportation and lodging preparations. Whether you’re planning flights, trains, rental cars, or hotels, be sure to check prices, read reviews, and book early to secure the best deals. C

onsider factors such as location, services, and cancelation rules to ensure a relaxed and stress-free vacation experience.

Packing can be one of the most difficult parts of trip planning, but it doesn’t have to be. Start by making a list of necessary things based on your location, hobbies, and temperature. Pack light and flexible clothes that can be mixed and matched for different situations.

Don’t forget to include any important papers, medicines, and toiletries. And remember, it’s okay to pack less and buy things as needed during your trip.

No matter how well you plan, surprising events can still happen during your trips. Be proactive by planning for possible problems in advance. Make copies of important papers such as your passport, trip insurance policy, and schedule, and keep them in a safe place away from the originals.

Familiarize yourself with area emergency services and medical facilities, and consider getting trip insurance for extra peace of mind.

Finally, know that no trip plan is set in stone. Be prepared to change and adjust your schedule as needed based on unforeseen situations or random chances that appear along the way.

Embrace the unexpected and approach your trips with an open mind and a sense of excitement. After all, the best memories are often made when we step outside of our comfort zones and welcome the unknown.

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8 benefits of planning a trip in advance

A new year has arrived. With it come endless and exciting possibilities for the months ahead—plus hundreds of new 2024 tour dates to choose from! So, if your New Year’s resolutions include getting out and seeing the world, there’s no better time than now to start planning.

We know: 2024 might sound like a long way off when you’re eagerly awaiting a long-dreamed-about adventure, but planning a vacation in advance has its advantages, and plenty of them. Here are eight benefits of planning a trip in advance.

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We all feel a slight pang of jealousy by our friend who pops up on instagram in a different city every weekend. Yet how are they holding down a full-time job...? You're curious how in the world they have the time or money to travel so much!

The statistics are staggering! Over one third of Americans have not taken a vacation in two years, and more than half haven’t taken a trip in a full year, according to Allianz Global’s 2019 “Vacation Confidence Index” study .

It all comes down to being strategic about balancing your life, money and a full time job. Today we are sharing our top 20 practical tips to fit more travel into a busy lifestyle!

1. Shift your mindset

"I just can't afford it," "I'm too busy at work," Far too many people view travel as an unrealistic luxury. The first step in making your travel dreams a reality is to change this mindset and make travel a top priority.

This will mean making sacrifices in other areas of life. Can you cut back on eating out and Starbucks? Ditch the cable? Take the bus instead of an Uber? By keeping travel on par (or higher) than the rest of things that you spend time and money, you will more easily be able to work it into your daily life.

2. Create a travel budget

It is important to set aside money for travel if you want to make it a reality. Choose an amount that makes sense with your salary and travel goals. Ask yourself: Am I traveling domestic or internationally? Flying or driving? Heading to a cheaper destination in Southeast Asia, or a more expensive place in Western Europe?.

Your budget also depends on your travel style. You can save money by staying in hostels and couchsurfing to splurge on activities like scuba diving and bungee jumping. Once again, it all boils down to what your priorities are.

Set up an automatic deposit each month to a savings account so you don’t even have to think about it and to also avoid deviating from your saving goals.

3. Prioritize your bucket list

There’s a vast world out there! This can make choosing a destination overwhelming and could even lead to decision paralysis - where you may end up not taking that trip at all!

Is your goal to visit all 50 states? All the countries in Europe? All 7 World Wonders? Be sure to put it in writing just like you would with any goal so that you are more likely to achieve it.

Then place a pin in your map for all of the places that are top of your list. By visualizing these places daily, it will keep your next adventure always top of mind!

4. Plan your days off far in advance

A survey done by Expedia.com showed that one of the top reasons that Americans skipped vacations was because they weren't able to schedule it far enough in advance.

Planning your trips in advance gives you a better chance of getting your time-off requests approved and you will save money.

You’ll also have a vacation to look forward to. Sometimes the planning and anticipating can be just as exciting and uplifting as taking the trip itself

5. Negotiate for more PTO

Whether you’re starting a new job or your annual review is coming up, instead of just asking for a raise, negotiate for more vacation time! Bonus: Travel makes you a better employee . You’re likely more adaptable, curious, open minded and a better problem solver.

6. Take unpaid leave

If your company is on a tight budget and can’t approve your request for more paid vacation time, consider asking for unpaid vacation time. You can make up for the lost income by taking on freelance work or a side gig. Or instead of working more, try cutting some unnecessary luxuries from your everyday life.

7. Find a job that requires travel

There are the obvious careers which travel frequently such as a flight attendant, pilot or cruise ship worker. But think outside of the box! There are often opportunities in sales or as a consultant where you have to foster relationships with clients across the US or the world. Or, look into working for a big global corporation with offices around the world.

Other options include teaching English in another country, becoming an au pair or an international aid worker. The possibilities are endless! Check out this comprehensive list of the top travel jobs !

8. Extend work trips

Does your job already require travel? Extend these trips to the weekend to give you time to explore the destination (or add in a stopover in a cool place before you head home). You’ll save on tickets and flying time. If your work places you in boring cities, take a, look around to find a nearby town that may be more exciting.

9. Take time off between jobs

There’s a magical window of opportunity between leaving a job and starting a new one. Don’t let this time go to waste! Now, this isn’t practical for everyone, if you don’t have the money saved up, or if you aren’t thinking of switching jobs any time soon. But for many, it’s a prime time to squeeze in an international trip before settling back into a new job.

10. Take all of the time off you are given

Over half of Americans are still not using all their paid time off, leaving 768 million days of PTO on the table, according to a study by the US Travel Association . That's 768 million missed opportunities to recharge, for new experiences and to connect with family and friends, A real shame if you ask us!

Many people don’t use their vacation days because they feel *guilty* doing so or "just in case" of an unexpected event. Check your company's policies. Most allow for bereavement time and days off for emergencies.

11. Travel during low or shoulder season

Take advantage of these sweet spots that aren't peak tourist season. It is not always ideal weather during these times, but you’ll enjoy less crowds and lower prices on flights and accommodations. Check out this handy chart with the best times to travel to different regions around thew world.

12. Start an online business

Now, this isn’t practical for all career paths. But you could be a freelance writer, social media manager, web developer, graphic designer, etc. You’ll have to schedule time to actually be productive (40 hours) But you can spend the rest of the time exploring whichever destination you decide to work from.

13. Request remote work

Imagine sitting on the beach, laptop in one hand, cocktail in the other, rather than in a stuffy office. Now that we're in the digital age, remote work is much more common than it used to be. If your that only really requires a computer and an internet connection, then technically it can be done remotely. Ask about your company's policy on remote work and then prove yourself and your productivity so that they trust this decision.

14. Ask for flexible scheduling

Depending on the nature of your work, consider asking to work ten days on and four days off. Or four days of ten hour work with three weekend days. This way, you have larger blocks of time to take small trips.

15. Add vacation days to holidays off

If you plan around holidays, you can really maximize your travel potential. And while it can be a chaotic and pricey nightmare at times, if you travel on the holiday itself, you will usually find less crowds and better deals. For example, adding only four vacation days to a three-day-weekend gives you a whopping nine days off from work!

16. Take the red eye flight

Red eyes are overnight flights, often used when you're traveling from west to east in the US, or from the US to Europe. They offer many benefits for travelers as they are often cheaper, allow for faster checkin, and are not at full capacity. Plus, you can sleep on the plane rather than a hotel, saving you additional money and time.

17. Travel solo

Traveling with another person can be difficult to coordinate, especially when you both have tight schedules already. If you are willing to go it alone from time to time, you will find it much easier to plan.

18. Play tourist in your own town

Traveling” doesn't have to mean crossing oceans or going thousands of miles away from home. When you don’t have enough days off of work or the extra cash flow for a flight and hotel… it’s time to play tourist in your own town ! Think of it as a “staycation” where you can enjoy the same mood-boosting benefits of travel by exploring your own neighborhood - without spending as much or suffering from jet lag.

19. Take all your vacation at once

It’s way too easy to fall into the trap of letting your vacation days get consumed with shorter, less fulfilling trips: a long weekend here, a wedding there. By saving all of your days for one, mega trip, you are bound to get far more out of the experience.

20. Take shorter weekend getaways

The trick is not to venture too far from home. Pick a destination that is less than a 4-5 hour drive or a 1-2 hour flight to explore for the weekend.

Realize that last minute weekend trips are far more dependent on flights than accommodation. You can always find low-cost accommodation if you need it, but you can’t always find cheap flights. So book flights as soon as possible!

Check out a few of the top destinations for 3-day trips in the US.

Bottom line: You don't have to quit your job to travel the world. It is so possible to fit into a busy life!

How do you keep regular travel a realistic priority? Share your tips in the comments!

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16 Easy Steps for Planning Your Next Trip

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I remember when I started planning my first trip around the world. I had no idea what I was doing.

When I decided to quit my job and travel the world , I walked into a bookstore and bought Lonely Planet’s Southeast Asia on Shoestring . Buying that guidebook was my first step toward long-term travel. It made the trip seem more real, more tangible. It made it all seem possible.

While helpful, the book didn’t exactly prepare me for planning a trip around the world. Back then, there weren’t really travel blogs, sharing economy websites, and apps like there are today. I was excited and determined — but I was lost. I had to figure it out as I went, hoping I didn’t miss anything important.

Trip planning can be a daunting task. Where do you begin? What’s step one? What’s step two? What’s step three?

It’s easy to get overwhelmed, especially when you haven’t done something like this before — and especially considering just how much information there is out there these days. Blogs, social media, and guidebooks have never been more plentiful. There’s a firehose of information out there that can sometimes make the task of planning a trip even more challenging and overwhelming.

After a decade of traveling the world , I’ve planned countless trips and vacations for myself, friends, family, and even group tours. In the beginning, it was trial by fire and I learned a lot of lessons the hard way . However, that helped me develop an efficient checklist that ensures I don’t miss anything important during the trip planning process.

After all, I don’t want to get to my next destination and then realize I forgot something. And neither do you!

There is a lot of information on this website ( and even more information packed into my book ), but one question that comes up frequently is, “Matt, how do I put this all together? How do I plan a trip?”

In a continuing effort to help you get out the door and into the world, I’ve created this step-by-step guide on how to plan a trip. It works for any kind of trip — no matter how long you’re going for! Just follow this checklist and you’ll be off in no time!

Table of Contents

Step 1: Decide Where You Want To Go

Step 2: decide the length of your trip, step 3: research your costs, step 4: start saving money, step 5: get a travels rewards credit card, step 6: switch to no-fee atm cards, step 7: stay focused and inspired, step 8: check for last-minute deals, step 9: book your flight, step 10: book your accommodation, step 11: plan your activities, step 12: sell your stuff, step 13: automate your bills, step 14: pack, step 15: buy travel insurance, step 16: enjoy your trip.

If you want to jump ahead, simply click on any of the links above.

Signs pointing in all directions on a tall sign post with a blue sky as the background

It’s a lot easier to mentally get behind “I am going to Paris in the summer” than “I’m going to Europe” or “I’m going somewhere.” Not only will your trip become more concrete for you and easier to commit to, but it will make planning easier as well…because you know what to work towards. Get specific with your plans. Get detailed. The more focused and concrete your goal, the easier it will be to actually reach it.

Resources for picking your travel destination:

200+ In-Depth Destination Guides
10 Destinations Under $50 Per Day
The 10 Best Places to Visit as a Budget Traveler
The 20 Best Tropical Islands in the World

How much does it cost to travel? That depends!

Without knowing how long you’re going away for, I can’t answer that question. And it’s a question you need to answer so you can start planning!

In order to figure out how much you need to save you’ll need to know how long your trip will be.

Are you going away for a week? A month? A year?

The length of your trip is a huge factor in determining how much money you need. Spend some time mulling that over until you have your answer.

For example, after you say “I’m going to Paris this summer,” add “for X days.” That way you can start to narrow down just how much money you’re going to need to save. “I am going to Paris for 10 days” is a trip that you can plan for. It’s an attainable goal.

So you know where you’re going and how long you’ll be there, but to really nail down how much money you need, your next task is to research the costs in your destination at the style of travel you want.

Do you want to backpack, or would you rather stay in luxury hotels?

How much are hostels, hotels, restaurants, and attractions?

Knowing will allow you to estimate how much money you’ll need for your trip. Here is how to research costs:

Buy a guidebook.
Check out my travel guide section .
Google prices for specific things you want to do, such as scuba diving, bungy jumping, winery tours, etc. ( Get Your Guide is a good place to start for that)

You don’t need to do more than that. There’s so much information on the web that if you go down the rabbit hole of overplanning, you’ll get lost and confused by the firehose of information. Stick to those three things and you’ll be set!

In our example, if you are going to Paris for 10 days and need at least $75 USD a day (not including your flight), you know you need to save $750 USD (though round up to $800-900 USD since it’s good to have extra) for your trip.

If you were to travel around the world for a year, you’d need $50 USD a day .

Here are some other insightful posts that will help you better estimate your costs:

5 Ways to Make Your Money Last When You Travel
How to Know the Travel Info You Find is Legit
How I Research My Solo Travel Destinations

saving money for travel in a piggy bank that's standing on a pile of cash bills

People bleed a lot of money every day through small purchases: a coffee here, a snack there. All of that adds up. In order to make changes to your spending habits, you first need to understand them. Making a list will do just that. It will also put your financial needs into a better perspective.

For example, if you need $2,000 USD for the trip you’re taking in eight months, that means you only have to save $8.33 USD per day. Couldn’t you find a way to save $8 USD per day? Heck, your daily coffee is most of that!

If you’re struggling to save money, here are 23 ways to cut your expenses and save money for travel . This will help you get started and on the road to saving money in no time!

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These days, most cards have welcome offers of up to 100,000 points when you meet their minimum spending requirement. That’s enough miles for a free flight almost anywhere in the world!

If you want a free flight, sign up for the cards that help with that. If you want free hotel rooms, get a hotel card. Either way, sign up for a travel credit card and start earning points today. As long as you can pay off your monthly balance, you’ll get free travel credit.

You don’t need to sign up for very many cards either; pick one or two and focus on those. Do this the moment you decide you want to travel. Don’t wait — waiting equals lost miles, which means less free travel.

Collecting points and miles is what all the experts do to cut their costs and travel longer. It’s what has kept my costs down and me on the road for so many years. While the best cards are only available in the US, there are still plenty of options for Canadians as well as folks from Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

For more information on travel credit cards and using points and miles, check out these posts:

Points and Miles 101: A Beginner’s Guide
How to Pick the Best Travel Credit Card
The Best Travel Credit Cards
How to Earn Points by Paying Your Rent
The Ultimate Guide to Points and Miles
How to Use Points and Miles in Canada

Once you’re abroad, you’re going to need money. While many countries accept credit cards, in the majority of countries cash is still king. That means you’ll need to use ATMs to withdraw the local currency.

And that also means you’re going to get dinged by ATM fees.

If you’re just away for a week or two, paying a few dollars in ATM fees isn’t the end of the world. But if you’re away for a longer period, those fees add up and chew into your travel budget — a budget you’ve worked hard to grow. Don’t give banks any of your hard-earned money.

How? By using a no-fee ATM card.

I use Charles Schwab , but there are lots of other banks (don’t forget to check your local banks) that don’t charge ATM fees. Additionally, you can join a bank in the Global ATM Alliance .

By using a no-fee ATM card you can avoid those pesky ATM fees, leaving you more money for what it was intended for: travel.

Here’s exactly how you can avoid ATM fees while traveling .

While you get closer to your goal, make sure that you keep feeding your desire to travel. Travel planning can be exhausting and overwhelming — especially if you don’t have support from your friends and family (and especially if your trip is still months away). It can often get discouraging and feel out of reach at times.

Luckily, there are tons of ways to stay focused and keep your spirits high thanks to the amazing community we have on this website. Here are some inspiring travel stories to help keep you inspired to travel:

Why It’s Never the Perfect Time to Travel
13 Travel Books That Will Give You Serious Wanderlust
How to Change the “I’m Too Poor to Travel” Mindset and Say Yes to Travel
8 Ways to Stay Motivated to Travel

Additionally, be sure to join our online travel community The Nomadic Network . Not only will you find support (and tons of tips) online, but we also host regular in-person and virtual events all around the world. These are a great way to get inspired, meet other awesome travelers in your area, and get travel advice.

Okay, you’re inspired, prepared, and on your way to saving money for your trip. But before you go buy that flight or book that hotel, check for deals you might have missed. You may dream of Paris but maybe there are great deals to Berlin right now. Or maybe you can get a seven-day cruise for 70% off, a package deal to Hawaii for the price of your flight to Paris, or 50% off sailing trips around Greece.

These days, there is always a deal to be found — especially if you’re flexible with your dates and/or destinations. Some deal websites worth checking out are:

Going (Formerly Scott’s Cheap Flights)
The Flight Deal
Holiday Pirates

A commercial plane taking off into the golden, bright sunset

Fortunately, there are still many ways to avoid being the person on the flight who paid the most for their ticket. My two favorite sites for finding cheap airfare are:

Skyscanner – Skyscanner is the best website for searching multiple destinations at the same time.

For the best deals, book your flight about two-three months in advance. Here are two articles on how to score a cheap flight:

How to Find Cheap Flights
Booking Flights: Everything You Need to Know

luna's hostel in panama city, full of backpackers just hanging out and having fun

For trips longer than two weeks (or if you are going to be traveling long-term) just book your first few days. That will ensure you have a place to go on arrival. Once there, you can get insider advice from your hotel/hostel staff as well as other travelers. You can then use that info to plan your next steps.

While you can book more than your first few nights, you might end up wanting to change your plans once you land. I prefer having flexibility, which is why I always just book my first few nights and go from there.

Here are my go-to sites when it comes to finding the best deals on accommodation:

Hostelworld – Hostelworld has the largest selection of hostels and is my go-to site for finding affordable hostels.
Agoda – Agoda has the best results if you’re heading to Asia (though they sometimes have good US deals too).
Booking.com – Booking.com is the best overall platform for finding budget hotels and guesthouses.

If you’re on a tight budget or you want to connect with more locals during your travels, consider joining platforms like Couchsurfing or BeWelcome . These communities allow travelers to stay with locals for free as a sort of cultural exchange.

Long-term travelers can also try housesitting or WWOOFing as well as they both offer free accommodation (in exchange for pet sitting or farm work respectively).

Nomadic Matt pretending to be lost with a group of backpacker friends in Asia

Search online for discounts as well. While some countries offer cheaper prices in person, others give discounts to those who book early/online. Research which is which for your itinerary so you can save money.

For shorter trips, you can also book your activities in advance to ensure you get tickets. For longer trips, book as you go.

Additionally, before you leave home, have a rough idea of what activities are priorities for you. That way, if you run out of time or money, you can focus on your top activities so you don’t miss out. Also, make sure to double-check that there are no holidays or other obstacles that will prevent you from certain activities as well.

If you are going on a long-term trip (six months or more), consider selling your stuff in order to earn extra money for your trip. Start doing this about 60 days before you leave. Some sites to use are:

Gumtree – An online classified site with a focus in the UK and Australia.
Amazon – The biggest online store in the world.
Craigslist – Online global classifieds that have both local and global reach.
eBay – Another global online classified site.
Facebook Marketplace – Great for finding people near you (so you don’t need to ship your items).

If you aren’t going to be gone that long, skip this step. If you are going away long-term but want to keep your stuff, move it to a friend’s house or keep it in storage. A good storage company in the US is Public Storage . It’s one of the most affordable options out there.

Get rid of your mail, go paperless, and set up online bill payment for your recurring bills to ensure you won’t miss any while overseas. If you are still going to get paper mail, use a service like Earth Class Mail , which will collect and scan your mail for you. (If you are going on a two-week trip, you don’t really need to worry about this, so you can skip this step, too.)

If you have the option (and don’t want to pay for a mail service), you can also have all your mail sent to a friend or family member.

Additionally, you’ll want to make sure you cancel any phone plans you have or switch your plan to one that is more travel-friendly. T-Mobile is great for travelers going on trips under 3 months. For any trips longer than that, you’ll want to cancel your plan and just buy SIM cards abroad as that will be much cheaper.

Two travel backpacks all packed and ready for an adventure

I travel with a 45L REI bag and then a smaller day bag.

Unless you’re heading to multiple climates and need bulky winter gear, you don’t need a massive 70L bag stuffed to the top. Here’s my suggested packing list to help you take just the right amount of stuff and avoid overpacking ( here’s a list for female travelers as well ).

While what you pack will depend on where you are going, remember that you don’t need to pack everything you own. You can buy things you need on the road. You can do laundry overseas. At the end of the day, you have to carry everything you bring. So bring less!

There are a few extra items you might want to pack beyond your everyday clothes, though. Some things I like to bring with me are:

First aid kit
LifeStraw bottle with built-in filter
Packing cubes (to stay organized)
Travel lock (for hostel lockers)
Travel adapter
Quick-dry towel

Additionally, make sure you bring any prescriptions with you so you have enough for the duration of your trip. If that’s not feasible, bring a doctor’s note and prescription with you so you can fill it abroad.

While a lot of people think, “I’m healthy, I don’t need travel insurance . I won’t get sick,” travel insurance is much more than just medical protection. It covers you when your camera breaks, your flight is canceled, a family member dies and you have to come home, or if something gets stolen.

Yes, it’s an added expense. But it’s always better to be safe than sorry. I never leave home without it because I’ve seen first-hand just what can happen on the road.

I never thought I would pop my eardrum while I was scuba diving in Thailand or break my camera in Italy .

I didn’t know I would get knifed in Colombia .

My friend never thought he would break his leg hiking.

Another friend didn’t expect her father would die and she would have to fly back home.

Unfortunately, bad things can happen when you’re traveling. True, these events are few and far between. But they can cost tens of thousands of dollars to handle on your own. If you’re not prepared to pay out of pocket, buy travel insurance.

To help you figure out the best plan for you and your trip, here’s my ultimate guide to picking a good insurance company . It will show you how to pick a good plan that covers you for when you get sick, your flights get canceled, if you get injured, something gets stolen, or your trip is delayed.

Here’s a breakdown of my recommended travel insurance companies so you can see what company offers the best plans for your needs and budget:

SafetyWing – Super affordable plans for budget travelers.
Insure My Trip – Best for senior travelers.
Medjet – Provides additional evacuation coverage to ensure you get home should an emergency occur.
Insured Nomads – In-depth emergency and non-emergency coverage for long-term travelers and digital nomads.

For more information on travel insurance, you can check out these posts:

What Does Travel Insurance Actually Cover?
Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
Do You Need Medical Evacuation Insurance?

Additionally, make sure you know your rights as an airline passenger. For example, delayed flights to/from Europe often mean you’re entitled to compensation (beyond anything insurance-related).

Learn how to ensure you are compensated if your travels are delayed or your flight is canceled .

A person jumping into the water from a cliff as they travel the world

If you’re feeling nervous, don’t worry — that’s perfectly normal. You’re about to embark on an amazing adventure — and that’s a huge change. Feeling anxious or nervous or unsure is something every traveler experiences. But you’ve made it this far. Trust your planning, follow your instincts, and you’ll have the trip of a lifetime. I guarantee it.

By using this post as a guideline for your trip planning, you can better organize and prepare for your trip. You’ll check all the boxes, not miss anything, and have plenty of money for your vacation. It can be as simple as booking a flight and packing or as complex as rearranging your entire life to go backpack the world forever.

But, no matter how long your trip may be, this list will help you stay organized and motivated as you plan your trip and step out into the world.

P.S. – Yes, I did leave out visas and vaccinations, because needing those isn’t as universal as the other stuff on this list, but don’t forget to check if you need those, too!

Book Your Trip: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner . It’s my favorite search engine because it searches websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is being left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld . If you want to stay somewhere other than a hostel, use Booking.com as it consistently returns the cheapest rates for guesthouses and hotels.

Don’t Forget Travel Insurance Travel insurance will protect you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. My favorite companies that offer the best service and value are:

SafetyWing (best for everyone)
Insure My Trip (for those 70 and over)
Medjet (for additional evacuation coverage)

Want to Travel for Free? Travel credit cards allow you to earn points that can be redeemed for free flights and accommodation — all without any extra spending. Check out my guide to picking the right card and my current favorites to get started and see the latest best deals.

Need Help Finding Activities for Your Trip? Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace where you can find cool walking tours, fun excursions, skip-the-line tickets, private guides, and more.

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1. Your travel plans sound just as exciting as…!

A. mine B. our C. her D. him

2. Do you like travelling by train? - …

A. Really? You should try once C. Yes, I do. How about you?

B. How convenient it is! D. No, there won’t be

3. Linda didn’t enjoy the film, …, she liked its suprising ending

A. However B. Although C. But D. In spite of

4. …source of energy is the source that can’t be replaced after use

A. Renewable B. natural C. effective D. non-renewable

A. mine B. our C. her D. him

A. However B. Although C. But D. In spite of

A. mine B. our C. her D. him

2. Do you like travelling by train? - …

A. Really? You should try once C. Yes, I do. How about you?

B. How convenient it is! D. No, there won’t be

3. Linda didn’t enjoy the film, …, she liked its suprising ending

A. However B. Although C. But D. In spite of

4. …source of energy is the source that can’t be replaced after use

A. Renewable B. natural C. effective D. non-renewable

6. source of energy is the source that can’t be replaced after use.

A. Effective B. Non-renewable C. Renewable D. Natural

7. Which of the following is NOT renewable source of energy?

A. wind B. coal C. hydro D. solar

8. We are looking for cheap, clean and sources of energy.

A. serious B. dangerous C. effective D. efficient

9. By the middle of the 21st century, people in developing countries more renewable energy.

A. used B. have used C. uses D. will be using

10. If we go on electricity, we will have to pay a lot next month.

A. turning on B. widened C. wasting D. increasing

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1. Wave energy is a source of ____________energy.

A. environment friendly B. environmental friendly

C. environmentally friendly D. environmentally friendliness

2. Do you want to know how you can healthy?

A. make B. have C. stay D. create

3. Linh often uses her headphones when listening to music___her parents don’t like loud noise.

A. so B. but C. because D. and

4. ____, many teenagers say they don’t like football-one of the world’s most popular games.

A. Surprise B. Surprising C. Surprisingly D. Surprised

5. You should pay more ……………in class.

A. part B. care C. notice D. attention

6. My mother worries who will _________ our house when we are away for our holidays.

A. see B. take after C. take care of D. look at

7. Wearing a band over the wrist allows players ________ safely.

A. playing B. to play C. play D. plays

8. In my opinion, nuclear power is not only expensive but also ____ to our environment.

A. danger B. dangerous C. risk D. disaster

9. It’s rude to ________ poorer people.

A. look up to B. look after C. look down on D. look for

10. ________ tired, I went to bed early last night.

A. Felt B. Feeling C. To feel D. Feel

11. She needs ________ how many books there are on the shelf.

A. know B. knowing C. to know D. are knowing

12. ________ is the hottest planet in the solar system.

A. Mercury B. Venus C. Mars D. Uranus

13. Liz liked ________ the dolphin and the color of the cap.

A. either B. neither C. both D. none

14. Several governments try to ____________ the use of fossil fuels.

A. reduce B. increase C. waste D. save

15. She didn’t play volleyball last week and we ________.

A. did, too B. aren’t, either C. don’t, either D. didn’t, either

16. I’m going to a wedding on Sunday. ________ is getting married.

A. A friend of me B. A friend of I C. One my friend D. A friend of mine

17. ________ the way to school, I can see a “No parking” sign.

A. On B. In C. At D. By

18. John: “Hello. Can I speak to Trang, please?” - Trang: “________”

A. Speaking. Who’s that? B. What’s the matter with you?

C. Hello, John. How are you? D. How do you do?

19. Do you like those ………… hats?

A. lovely little paper red B. lovely little red paper

C. paper lovely little red D. little lovely red paper

20. The younger you are, ________ it is to learn.

A. easier B. the easier C. easily D. the easily

21. Remember to ____________ the lights before going to bed.

A. turn B. turn off C. turn on D. stop

23. Lan lives with her grandparents but she does her ________ cooking and washing.

A. own B. private C. proper D. personal

24. __________ source of energy is the source that can’t be replaced after use.

A. Renewable B. Natural C. Effective D. Non-renewable

25. David: “________________” Mary: “Thank you. Goodbye”

A. Nice to meet you, Mary B. How do you do?

C. Have a good trip, Mary D. May I introduce myself. My name’s David Wilso

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I. Choose the correct answer a, b, c, or d to complete the sentences

1. ……………source of energy is the source that can’t be replaced after use.

A. Renewable B. Natural C. Effective D. Non-renewable

2. If everyone ……………fossil fuels, they will quickly run out.

A. Protects B. wastes C. consumes D. saves

3. Non-renewable energy sources will run out because they are ……………

A. Abundant B. limited C. plentiful D. unlimited

4. Solar energy is the cleanest and most ……………energy source.

A. Polluting B. non-renewable C. abundant D. exhaustible

5. Because fossil fuel resources become less ……………, they will become more expensive.

A. Plentiful B. helpful C. useful D. harmful

6. Hydro power is the most efficient way to ……………electricity in many countries.

A. Create B. save C. generate D. turn

7. A carbon …………is the amount of greenhouse gas released into the atmosphere by a human activity.

A. Footprint B. dioxic C. paper D. cycle

8. Natural gas can be used for traffic, and it’s ……………at gas station.

A. Exhaustible B. plentiful C. useful D. available

9. Instead of using electricity to make wind-like a fan-wind turbines use ……………to make electricity.

A. Oil B. solar C. wind D. water

10. Do your parents ……………coal as well as wood to make a fire for cooking?

A. Burn B. heat C. reserve D. produce

11. This time tomorrow she……………her new bike to school.

A. Will be riding B. will ride C. is riding D. rides

12. I think that alternative energy sources ……………more and more in Viet Nam.

A. Will be valued B. are valued C. were valued D. will value

13. Air pollution ……………if people cut down the use of fossil fuels.

A. Will to reducing B. will be reduced C. were reduce D. will to be reduced

14. If oil price continues to rise, people ……………to cheaper sources of energy.

A. Will to change B. will be changing C. will change D. will be changed

15. ……………by solar panels in the near future?

A. Will cars power C. Will cars be powering

Will be cars vpowered D. Will cars

1. It's an excellent.......................holiday. A. package B. party C. group D. team

2. Nobody likes to pay…………..... prices. A. high B. tall C. big D. expensive

3. How are you feeling today?................ better, thank you. A. More B. Much C. Very D. Many

4. I haven't met our new secretary yet...................? A. What's she like? B. How is she? C. How is she like? D. How does she like?

5. You can go home, if you...........................your work. A. finished B. have finished C. are finished D. finishing

6. There is no…………………....in going to school if you're not willing to learn. A. reason B. aim C. point D. purpose

7. ........................his advice, I would never have got the job. A. Except B. Apart from C. But for D. As for

8. .....Richard is a businessman, his brother is a rock singer. A. However B. Yet C. Whereas D. Despite

9. You should learn your lesson . . . . . . . . . . A. careful B. carefully C. careless D. carelessly

10. Cancer is a ..................... disease. A. killing B. death C. dead D. kill 11. Under the sun’s heat, water……………...... A. melts B. evaporates C. rises D. floats 12. The new restaurant is ...............at the comer of a busy street. A. put B. located C. stood D. placed 13. “The students went on a canoe trip yesterday.” “I heard it was . . . . . . . . . . . . ” A. excited B. exciting C. excite D. an excitement 14. “Do you think your father will worry if we’re late?” “Maybe we’d better . . . . . . . . him.” A. call B. be calling to C. to call D. will call 15. The weather in the far north is not……………... it is near the Equator. A. like humid as B. as humid as C. humid as D. so humid that 16. There will be plenty of food for everybody, ................... nobody takes more than his share. A. except that B. provided that C. despite that D. even if 17. I would like to offer a small……….... to anyone who finds my missing dog. A. receipt B. repayment C. expense D. reward 18. I said “Happy Birthday” before . . . . . . . . . . Lan a present. A. give B. will give C. gave D. giving 19. Tam . . . . . . . . . last night when the telephone . . . . . . . . . . . A. slept-rang B. slept-was ringing C. was sleeping-rang D. was sleeping-was ringing 20. John doesn’t play tennis. David doesn’t play tennis. A. Both John and David doesn’t play tennis. B. Neither John nor David plays tennis. C. Not either John or David plays tennis. D. Not only John but also David doesn’t play tennis.

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We should try to reduce energy _________ as much as possible.

A. productionB. producersC. consumptionD. consumers

Solar energy is _______ and it can be replaced easily.

A. newB. renewC. renewableD. non-renewable

For many people living in rural areas, biogas is a cheap energy _________ available.

A. methodB. productionC. supplyD. consumption

Nuclear energy can provide enough electricity for the world’s needs, but it is very ____.

A. riskB. riskyC. endangerD. endangered

Alternative sources of energy are ________ and safe.

A. enoughB. not enoughC. shortD. abundant

Sources of energy will be used more ________ for our future.

A. effectiveB. efficientC. effectivelyD. effeciently

A sky safety system will stop everyone _________ crashing in the sky.

A. atB. fromC. throughD. for

________ regular light bulbs with low energy light bulbs, which use less energy.

A. TurnB. ReplaceC. PlaceD. Put

Without good insulation, the _______ in our houses goes out through the windows, the doors, etc.

A. iceB. atmosphereC. amountD. heat

A(n)________ station will be built in the North of the country next decade.

A. hydropowerB. waterC. hydroelectricityD. energy

We can _______ the problem of energy shortage by using solar energy.

A. carry outB. getC. recoverD. solve

Exercise 7: Choose the best answer.

38. – “Do you like seeing a film?”– “________”.

A. No, I like it at all. B. Sure. What film shall we see? C. Who is in it? D. I’m sorry, I can’t.

39. – “How do you go to school every day?”– “________”.

A. by bus. B. It is about 2 kilometers. C. It is not very far. D. I like going to school.

40. – “What kind of film is it?”– “________”.

A. It stars Leonardo Dicaprio and Kate Winslet. B. The end of film is very sad. C. It is a must – see. D. It is a romantic film.

41. Sarah: “Oh my God, I’ve missed my bus.” Christ: “________. Another will come here in ten minutes.”

A. I hope so. B. Don’t mention it. C . Don’t worry. D. Thank you.

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Choose the best answers 1. They set off on Sunday morning ................... the rain. A. although B. despite of C. in spite of 2. They spent a lot of money on the film. .................., it wasn’t a big success A. Nevertheless B. However C. Although 3. We ________________ to school two years ago. Now I go to school on foot. A. used to cycle B. cycled C. was cycling 4. ________________ the silly story, many people enjoyed the film. A. Although B. In spite of C. However 5. Traffic accidents can be prevented if people ________________ the rules. A. remember B. obey C. go after 6. I’m sure you’ll find the film ________________ A. amuse B. amusing C. amused 7. Give a ________________ before you turn left or right. A. signal B. turn C. sound 8. The end of the film was so ________________ A. moved B. moving C. move 9. Avatar is a 3D big hit- the special __________are amazing A. effects B. scenes C. stages 10.The film was so boring.______, Jack saw it from beginning to end. A. Therefore B. However C. Although 11.Public______ in the city is quite good, and it’s not expensive. A. journey B. vehicle C. transport 12.Traffic accidents can be prevented if people _______the rules. A. obey B. go after C. take care of 13.I found the book so ______that I couldn’t put it down. A. gripping B. shocking C. boring

14.Mr. Bean’s holiday is a ______film- I was laughing from beginning to end. A. hilarious B. violent C. moving 15.My aunt and uncle have never flown ______________ plane. A. by B. for C. on 16.Titanic is a ______________film. I cried at the end of the film. A. violent B. moving C. bored 17.Crazy Coconut ________ Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt. A. acts B. plays C. stars 18.It’s really difficult to ____________ a bicycle up the hill. A.pedal B. drive C. fly 19.Pedestrians always look ________ where they go. A. carelessly B. carefully C. beautifully 20.I went to see the film ________I felt really tired. A. despite B. although C. so 21.Pedestrians have to use the ________ or footpath. A. street B. road C. pavement 22.________ the film is a bit frightening, I really enjoyed it. A. However B. Nevertheless C. Although 23.That film was so _______ that I couldn’t sleep after watching it. A. entertaining B. scary C. boring 24.Traffic accidents can be prevented if people ________the rules. A. remember B. obey C. go after 25.The film didn’t receive good reviews from critics. ________, many people saw it. A. However B. In spite of C. Although 26.We were ________ by his thrilling account of his adventures in the jungle. A. amazed B. amazing C. amaze 27.The Lion King is an excellent _________film. I really love cartoons! A. romantic comedy B. animated C. action 28.A _______ is a place on a road at which vehicles must stop to allow people to cross the street. A. zebra-crossing B. traffic light C. traffic signal

29._________ the film was so gripping, Tom slept from the beginning to end. A. However B. Despite C. Although 30.Linda used to ________ morning exercise when she got up early. A. did B. does C. do 31.There _________ a bus station in the city centre, but it has been moved to the suburbs. A. used to be B. used to have C. were 32.Do you feel like seeing a film? A. No. I don’t like it at all. B. Sure. What film shall we see? C. Who is in it? II. Supply the correct verb forms or tenses 1. You (not/ allow) ________________ to go into that street 2. What’s the best film________________ you (see) ________________ recently ? 3. My mother used________________ clothes by hand last year. ( wash) 4. In spite of ________________ up early, he was late for the first train. (get) 5. Despite______________ so young, he performed excellently. (be) 6. Stallone ________ never____________ an Oscar for Best Actor. (win) 7. I __________________ a motorbike to work for a long time. (not drive) 8. Children ________________across the street at the zebra crossing at present. (cross) 9. Despite ________ tired, Mary still works hard (feel) 10.When he was young, my father used ______________his bicycle to school. (ride) 11.She always ____________ newspapers in the morning. (read) 12.When he was young, my father used ______________his bicycle to school. (ride) III. Answer about yourself 1. What kind of films do you like? 2. Did you use to play soccer in the street when you were a small child? 3. How far is it from your house to school? 4. Is it good for young kids to see violence on TV? 5. How long does it take you to go to school?

6. Who is your favorite actor ? 7. How often do you see a movie ? 8. Where do you see a film ? IV. Rearrange sentences 1. Although / is excellent, I/ the acting / the film/ don’t enjoy 2. Although the professor hates/ at first / the film star/, she falls in / him in the end/ love with 3. Although the / slept from beginning / gripping, Tom / film was / to end 4. Although they / big success / money on / spent a lot of/ the film, it wasn’t a 5. Critics were / his / performance / disappointed at / as King Lear 6. Despite careful / of difficulties / preparation, they had a lot / the film/ in making 7. I am / has won two / Best Actor / amazed that he / Oscars for 8. I couldn’t take / the screen because the film / my eyes off / gripping / was so 9. I don’t think / he was very good in / Stallone is a very / the Rocky films / good actor although 10. I really enjoyed / friends said it wasn’t / the Water War although / a very good film / most of my 11. I went / tired / feeling really / to see the / film despite 12. It says / showing at / the White Sands is / at 8pm tonight / Kim Dong Cinema 13. It’s about / star / profession and a / a female / male film 14. Let’s / at the film / the paper / take a look / section of 15. Most of / Mr Bean is / entertaining / very funny and / them say 16. The boy was / couldn’t sleep / the film that he / last night/ so frightened by 17. The film / almost fell / boring that we / asleep/ was so 18. The film is based / twenty years ago / in modern times / on a book that was written/ although it is set 19. They get / island and have / shipwrecked on / a deserted /to live together 20. We enjoyed the / although few people / Ngoc Khanh Cinema / came to see it / film at the 21. We were / film / the ending of / that horror / terrified of 22. Jack saves / board the ship / killing herself / Rose from / during the journey on

I. Choose the best one to complete the sentences. 1. I don’t have a sister. My friend doesn’t have a sister, _________. A. so B. too C. either D. neither 2. What do you do _______ your free time? A. in B. on C. at D. for 3. There aren’t many programs ________ children. A. for B. on C. to D. with 4. Can you tell us_______ you visited? A. What places B. place C. How D. Where places 5. What are the _______ of the common cold? A. signs B. symptoms C. warning D. notice 6. Scuba-diving became a _____ sport after the invention of special breathing equipment. A. popular B. healthy C. boring D. free 7. ______ you do, your cold will last for a few days and then disappear. A. Who B. Whenever C. Medicine D. Whatever 8. Would you like to have dinner at my house tonight? - __________________ . A. Yes, I’d love to B. Yes, I like C. Yes, I’d like D. Yes, I do 9. Would you like a cup of tea? - ________________. A. No, thank you B. Here you are C. No, please D. No problem 10. Life is more comfortable, but neighbors don’t ______ each other as well as they did in the past. A. take B.spend C. catch D. know II. Supply the correct form or tense of the verbs in parentheses. 5. The numbers of participants________ every week. (increase) 6. We must remember________ sensibly. (eat) 7. Yesterday, Hoa and her aunt ______ at a fruit stall. (stop) 8. A “balanced diet” means you eat a variety of foods without______ too much of anything.(eat) III. Supply the correct form of the words in parentheses. 1. Last year there was a district walking _________ for school children. (compete) 2. We must wash vegetables carefully because they can be ________. (dirt) 3. He plays soccer very __________. (skillful) 4. I’m going to see a _______ movie with my parents. (detect) IV. Choose the underlined part which needs correcting. 1. You should take regular exercise to stay healthily . A B C D 2. The weather is terrible, you have stay indoors. A B C D V. Read the passage. Then decide whether the statements are True (T) or False (F). (1pt) Yesterday, Mai and her mother went to the market. They wanted to buy some meat, vegetables and fruit for their dinner. First, they went to the meat stall. There was a good selection of meat on the stall: chicken, pork and beef. Mai doesn’t like pork and her mother doesn’t, either. So they bought some beef. Next they went to the vegetable stall. They bought some spinach and cucumbers. Finally, they stopped the fruit stall. They bought a papaya, a pineapple and some oranges.

VI. Choose the best one to complete the passage. (2pts) Every year millions of people catch the common cold. It isn’t a serious (1) ________, but a lot of money is spent on different kinds of cold (2) _________every year. This medicine can (3)________ the symptoms . That is, it can make you cough less and stop your (4) _________ nose for a while. However, it can’t cure (5) _________cold. Although there is no cure (6) __________ the common cold (7) _________ no medicine to prevent it, people have different kinds of ideas about (8) _________ to prevent and treat cold. 1. A. fever B.contest C. headache D. disease 2. A. medicine B. temperarure C. amount D. surgery 3. A. relieved B.relieving C. to relieve D. relieve 4. A. runny B. ran C. runner D. run 5. A.their B. my C. your D. her 6. A. of B. at C. for D.in 7. A. since B. but C. so D. and 8. A. when B. when C. how D. what V. Rewrite the sentences, beginning with the words given. (2pts) 1.Tuan and I don’t like durians. à Tuan doesn’t like durians and _________________ 2. How tall is he? àWhat’s____________________________________? 3.She is a bad tennis player. à She plays _________________________________ 4.Would you like cold drinks? à Do you ___________________________________

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How to Organize Your Travel Plans Like A Pro

Pick a travel destination, choose accommodation, and then start packing. If only it were that simple to organize your travel plans. Technically it is; but to perceive it that way wouldn’t be fascinating now, would it?

Limited time and budget doesn’t allow you to travel everywhere; and unless you only have one destination on your wish list, you want to consider all your travel options carefully.

Here’s how to make your next vacation the most exciting, fun-filled holiday you will never forget.

Table of Contents

Deciding on the Type of Vacation

What type of travel person are you? Are you traveling solo or with family? Making the most out of your travel time means deciding on what type of vacation you like the most. Some people love lounging and basking under the sun all day while others prefer more thrilling adventures that give an adrenaline rush. Some people even prefer a more educational experience when they vacation.

To give you a few ideas, below are a few of the most popular types of vacations.

Shopping Focused Travel

Who says shopping and travel can’t be combined on a trip? While most people shop for trinkets or small items when they travel, there are tourists that are dedicated to finding unique treasures or plan each day around shopping. Often these tourists are focused on finding items that are tied to the culture or destination and are often one of a kind.

Another example is going on shopping tours, where a personal concierge guides you on your shopping spree. They don’t just advise you on the best places to shop but teach you how to shop like a local too. The whole point of travel shopping is not only to buy something but to have a special experience when purchasing.

Food Focused Travel

Forget about dining-in your hotel or eating out at well-known chain restaurants. Food travel is about experiencing authentic, delicious (or challenging), local foods that mix culture with the purest pleasure of life.

It can be affordable, or it can be extravagant. Food travelers are looking for the ultimate culinary dive that rocks their taste buds and thrills their senses—feeling adventurous? Try sheep brains in the dusty markets of Marrakech. Or for the best tasting lamb in the world, head to the Karoo in South Africa.

Solo, Couple or Family Travel

Who you travel with is just as important as where you visit. As a solo traveler, you can save money by staying in hostels or dormitories. You can meet new people and get out of your comfort zone. Whereas as a family, you want destinations that you enjoy at a slower pace and create beautiful memories together.

Couples, on the other hand, will often prefer romantic getaways. They get a chance to reconnect emotionally without the daily hassles of work and other commitments.

Whether you’re traveling solo, as a couple, or a family, you’ll have different options for a great vacation.

Luxury Travel

If you have the cash and don’t mind splurging, then treat yourself or the whole family to some luxury travel. What’s great is that you don’t have to adhere to some set standards when it comes to luxury travel. It’s a highly subjective industry. For one person, it might be a week stay in a five-star resort in the Himalayas; and for someone else it’s a 90-minute revitalizing treatment in a Dior Prestige Luxury Spa and relaxing in a tropical rain sauna afterwards.

Luxury travel is about more than appearances – it’s about the feeling of wonderment while enjoying every single moment of the experience.

Adventure Travel

Perhaps you’re an adrenaline junkie who is fascinated by the thought of base jumping in an underground cave; or maybe a slow, dream-like experience of swimming with giant whales under a blue sky is more your speed. If you want to spend your vacation doing something extraordinary and exciting, then adventure vacations are for you.

Adventure travels can be leisurely or challenging; but obviously, you won’t be lounging all day on most types of adventure travel. It’s about self-discovery. You learn more about the world and your role in it through personal accomplishments – giving you a sense of wonder and an incredible spiritual journey.

The travel industry is ever-evolving and the list above is only the tip of the iceberg on what’s possible. Maybe you fancy big tour groups that involve visiting historical monuments and interesting landmarks, or perhaps a road trip in an RV is more your style. Whatever you choose to do, the important thing is to have fun doing it.

Once you decide on the type of travel you’re going for, it’s time to start searching for flights and accommodation!

How to Get Cheaper Flights and Accommodations

Getting the best flights or accommodations has spawned its own set of myths to lead unsavvy travelers astray such as searching for flights in incognito mode and hotel rooms should be booked at the last minute. Whether these statements are true or not is up for debate; but even so, there are tried and true to find the best travel deals .

Since airlines use sophisticated and advanced algorithms to determine prices, it’s not likely that one app will always show the best price. Your best bet is to download a few of the better flight tools and compare. I regularly use Skyscanner, Momondo, Airfarewatchdog and Google Flights . The last two being websites rather than apps.

For accommodations, nothing beats AirBnB, in my opinion, for finding a place to stay. Most times, you can get hotel-level comfort but at a much lower price. Not to mention that apartments tend to be more spacious than hotel rooms.

On occasions where a hotel would be preferable, use a comparison app like Hotels Combined. Also, apps that reward members for continued patronages like Agoda and Hotels.com can save you money as well. Hotels.com gives you one free night stay after the 10th night; whereas Agoda gives you rewards points that you can redeem on your next booking.

After you have your flight and hotel confirmations, it’s time to organize the rest of your travel plans.

Organizing your Travel Plans

Whenever you book your flights, hotels, rent a car or go on a tour, it’s good to keep everything in one place. Rather than going through your confirmation emails or keeping track of multiple websites, use travel organizing apps to keep your information easy to reach. A few of the resources below help with planning your itinerary and keeping your reservations in one place.

Keep your Travel Plans Organized with TripIt

Keeping track of travel reservations can get pretty chaotic if you’re booking from multiple sources. With TripIt, all you need to do is forward all your bookings and travel plans to their email address, and it will add it to your master itinerary. An easy way to do this is to connect the app to your email account and allow it to auto-forward your email confirmations as soon as it hits your inbox.

If you don’t get a confirmation email, there is an option within the app to manually add your past and upcoming trips to organize everything. While the free version has a lot of useful features, the Pro version goes the extra mile to make sure your travel plans proceed smoothly by offering check-in reminders, helping you navigate airports, updating you with real-time flight alerts, and a multitude of other features.

Find Things to do with Sygic

While TripIt helps you organize your travel plans, apps like Sygic Travel Maps enable you to create those plans. The app shows you exciting things to do around the world. You can even use various filters to narrow down your search.

Within the app, you can see places of interest once you enter a location. Once you find activities you’d like to do or places you intend to visit, you can add it to your itinerary. The app will then tell you the distance between different locations – giving you the travel time between them. It will also provide the estimated total time for all your planned visits in a day.

The free version offers 3D video tours, information on nearby hotels, weather forecast and some basic information regarding the destination. If you go the premium route, you get access to offline maps, a more detailed guide on your selected destination, walking guides, and you can read reviews by other travelers.

Track your Travel Expenses with TravelSpend

Overspending can be a problem when you’re on holiday. There’s so much to see and do but suddenly realizing that you’re short on cash can be a real downer. That being said, keeping track of your travel budget is the only way to make sure every plan goes accordingly. So, what if you’re the type to lose receipts or hate using spreadsheets to keep track of your daily spending? There are easier ways to manage your travel budget.

One way is to use travel budgeting apps. There are plenty to choose from in the Apple app store or Google Play; but one I would recommend is TravelSpend.

With TravelSpend, you can put a list of expenses together even before you travel. This is a great way to keep track of all your total expenses, so you know how much you need. Moreover, you can group your expenses by categories to easily sort through it. The app works offline, so you don’t have to worry about needing an internet connection to use it.

A huge time-saver I like about the app is that it auto-converts foreign currency into your own. You can just enter the cost of tickets or attractions in its local price, for example, and it will reflect the value in your own currency. No more back and forth using a currency exchange calculator!

The premium gives you access to a host of other features. You can cross sync between devices, have unlimited data cloud backups, attach places and pictures to your expenses, add friends to share the costs, and even add an income tracker as well. The last one is especially useful if you earn while traveling and would like to keep track of your cash flow and balances.

Have the Right Travel Accessories

Once you’ve organized your itinerary, it’s time to figure out what kind of travel essentials you need to bring. Obviously, you’d be packing different things for an adventure trip that requires specialized gear versus a day at the beach. To keep things simple, below would be necessary items I would bring on every trip. And some of the ideas below can be a life-saver at times, so don’t leave home without it!

A Travel Organizer

There is nothing worse than losing important travel documents when you’re traveling. You need to keep everything safe while being able to get them out when required conveniently. Rummaging through multiple bags to find passports, credit cards, hotel reservations or even some loose change for that cup of coffee is no fun; but you can avoid all that with a good travel wallet. My personal choice would be the Zoppen multi-purpose travel passport wallet . It’s made from eco-friendly PU leather and has room for a lot of your travel essentials; plus, it comes with an RFID blocking sheet to protect your sensitive information from identity theft.

Packing Cubes

Travel is fun but packing and unpacking never are. If you’ve been shopping on your travels, space can become an issue. To help organize your clothes and save space, use packing cubes. The Bagail set of 6 packing cubes is one of the best options for separating and organizing the items in your luggage. These packing cubes are especially great if you’re on a road trip or visiting multiple cities in one trip. You only need to take out what you need and leave the rest alone, saving you more time to do something else, like posting your Instagram pictures!

Travel Tech Organizers

That’s right. No more dealing with tangled cords and looking for your digital accessories in the wrong place. An electronics organizer bag will keep your flash drives, memory cards, spare batteries, headphones, travel adapters, chargers, power banks and similar items safely secured. The Dot&Dot Travel Tech Organizer is made from water-resistant materials, keeps your electronic accessories from getting damaged and has plenty of room – making it an essential travel companion.

Final Thoughts

Travel is nourishment for the soul. That’s what I think when I reflect on the destinations that I’ve been to. Whether you plan on traveling soon or sometime in the future, planning your travels should be part of the fun.

And once that date finally arrives and you’re on your way towards that special destination, be happy that it was planned well and you organized everything perfectly, or something pretty close to it!

Farah Kasman

5 Reasons Why Planning is Important in Travel

Ever wondered why thorough planning is crucial for unforgettable travel memories? In a world filled with exciting destinations and endless opportunities, grasping the importance of thoughtful preparation becomes a must. Whether you’re a frequent traveller or just starting out on your adventures, the difference between a simple trip and a truly remarkable journey lies in the careful arrangement of every aspect.

Therefore,travel planning is essential! No matter what anyone says to me, planning is important in travel because it allows you to budget for your trip, think ahead about things to do, book restaurants and activities ahead of your visit so you don’t miss out and much more.

Planning for your travels often begins before you decide on your destination and purchase your tickets. So, join me as I share my perspective about why planning isn’t merely a necessity, but the key to fully enjoying and making the most of your travel dreams.

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Why is it important that you plan your travels ahead of time?

The straightforward answer is that meticulous travel planning serves as the cornerstone for a stress-free and truly rejuvenating vacationâ€”ultimately safeguarding your overall well-being. By investing a bit more effort into preparation beforehand, you pave the way for a vacation that is blissfully unburdened by concerns or have less to worry about. Imagine channeling your worries into the planning phase, allowing you to revel in your vacation with a clear mind and unbridled excitement. In essence, the effort you put into preparing ahead of time rewards you with a carefree getaway, where each moment is yours to relish without the intrusion of unnecessary concerns.

In this post you shall find 5 reasons why planning is important in travel. Travel planning can be daunting sometimes, especially if it is your first time to travel. You would not know where to start and it is easy to get overwhelmed over what is step 1, step 2 and so on.

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I like ‘Lists’!

I remember my family trips when my kids were still in diapers, and what helped me then and still does, is that I always had a list. A list to ensure that I do not miss anything important, like their favourite toys or a little character cushions that they cannot do without. Space had to be made for these.

All you Mums out there know exactly what I am talking about 🙂 You can read more About Me here.

I have planned many travels, long-haul , short-haul and within the UK. Have done so in a personal capacity for my family, friends, colleagues as well as business trips. I always had a list! I like lists ðŸ˜Š, I guess I am just wired that way! Don’t get me wrong…I am all for the “unplanned”, off the beaten path kind of adventure too but I think you do need to have a plan to do the unplanned and off the beaten path kind of adventure.

When you think about it, travelling is not as easy or simple as choosing a destination, booking your flight and off you go! Although sometimes you can if it is within the same country or when you are familiar with the destination where you do not have to research so much. However, there is more to travelling!

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There is More to Travelling

There is more to travelling because it is about making a trip , a trip that is stress-free, a trip without major hitches , or even if you come to face certain “hitches”, how you could cope with it.

So, for me, in my plan, I have a pre-travel , travel and post-travel list of things to do. All three lists are important because they are inter-related. It has helped with many of my vacations and I am sure that it will help yours too. I know, I know…it sounds daunting and pedantic but believe me, having a list which embodies a plan is so worth it. It’s the know-how and the basic framework that will make travelling look like a piece of cake and make you feel less stressed. I am certain that you will agree with me when you have gone through reading them.

Therefore, in this post, I will list the reasons why I think travel planning is important. This simple list has been the core to all of my travels.

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The 5 Reasons Why Planning is Important in Travel

Embarking on a journey is more than just packing a bag and hitting the roadâ€”it’s about crafting an experience that lingers in your memory. Read on into the following insights as I share the five compelling reasons why meticulous planning plays a pivotal role in shaping extraordinary travel adventures which I uncovered during my own experiences.

1 | Travel Planning Saves Time

Some may dismiss planning as too time consuming and that it is okay to plan on the go. Well, it may be okay but if you spend a little time on your to-do list, it helps you to think about priorities, allocate time for attractions and consider your budget.

As well, it is an opportunity to have flexibility built-in for unforeseen circumstances such as weather or traffic conditions. In addition, when you are on vacation, I am sure your goal is to maximise your experiences at your travel destination instead of spending time googling places to visit or figuring out what to do. So, spending a little time to plan will maximise your time when travelling. To do so, will enhance your experiences.

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2 | Planning ahead helps you Prioritise and Maximise your Experiences

Depending on your destination, you may have a lot of attractions or just a few. Whatever there may be, prioritising what you want to experience will play an important role in how many of these experiences you can have during your vacation.

While you are prioritising, you may also consider attractions that are close together where you can visit in a day or half a day. Prioritising may help free-up time for a spa or a little down-time, which sometimes gets overlooked because it is not embedded into our travels.

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3 | Travel Planning stretches your Pound or Dollar

Travel is not an open-cheque vacation , I am sure. For me and for most of us, we have a budget with a little fund set aside for emergencies . It is within this main budget that we seek to maximise our experiencesâ€“accommodation, attractions, food and transport.

Researching on the attractions, local delicacies, local crafts and other “must see” will help with budgeting. You can dismiss the least important attractions and visit or do some off the beaten path exploring.

Transportation from one place to another will also impact on your budget, so researching on how best to get around your destination will help.

Spend some time researching free entry attractions . Purchasing tickets in advance and online will help with budgeting. Stretching a pound or a dollar means more experiences and planning helps you do that.

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4 | Planning is Important in Travel so that Essentials are not Forgotten

Planning helps you to think about the necessary essentials you may need on your travel. For example, the type of clothing for the weather at the time you are travelling. Travel vaccinations, medication and any bug-sprays which you may need.

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5 | Travel Planning Prepares you for Immigration Issues and Emergencies

When travelling abroad, you must comply with the immigration rules in the destination country. Planning helps you to ensure that you have the required visa and meet any other requirements necessary for entry.

You need to ensure you have the phone numbers of your embassies in case of emergencies. Remember also to have phone numbers of emergency contacts whom you can reach at home.

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My conclusion in a nutshell â€” Get Travel Planning! How your vacation should be is important because you want it to be a positive experience, stress-free and fun. I believe Planning your Travels can help you do just that. It saves you time, stretches your money, maximises your experiences and you will surely enjoy a hassle-free vacation. I hope this post was helpful in deciding why planning should be embedded into all travels.

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There are so many beautiful places on our beautiful Earth that may draw you. I know I am constantly planning trips to escape the cold winter, or find peace and serenity in my autumn solo travels. I must say, I love summers in England as at most times the weather is bearable. Besides, summers are expensive to getaway and I much prefer to spend a little more of my Â£Â£Â£ in comfort travel. Therefore, I am very much an off-seasonal traveller.

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My personal favourite is the gourmet food tour in Milan which is quite special. Go here to the dedicated City of Milan Guide page that offers comprehensive guides about the important landmarks and fun places to visit along with the best places to stay.

Take a look at the Lake Como travel page . This page has everything a traveller needs to visit this immensely beautiful region in Italy. If you are travelling to Lake Como, I’d highly recommend the boat tour which is a really nice way to experience the best of the lake.

You may also like Barcelona, the vibrant and hip city that does not fail to deliver at any time of the year. If you like to visit this trendy city, I’d highly recommend a winter visit as it is a perfect getaway for some warm winter sunshine.

A nice way to get to know Barcelona is by joining this walking and tapas tour which includes wine. In this tour, you will not only taste the best of the local cuisine but also see the important landmarks in the city. Go here to read all about the best things to do in Barcelona during a winter vacation .

Other beautiful destinations to consider are Seville , Budapest and Verona.

… and of course, LONDON !! This grand city where anyone is someone will surely leave you with timeless memories to take home.

Well, I guess that is all I have for you in this article about travel planning. You are more than welcome to browse around this little corner of mine for more inspiring travel stories.

Wherever you are, wherever travel takes you, have good fun, Always!

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5 Things to Consider When Planning to Travel

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When you are an RVer, and your home is on wheels, how do you decide where to go and what to do? The freedom to choose where and how you will travel is exciting. That excitement can also be the fuel that motivates you through the hard work of downsizing all your stuff. When downsizing had us weary and worn out, thoughts of outdoor adventures kept us motivated and enthusiastic.

It seems simple right? The open road is calling. You pick a few incredible locations and head down the road. But how do you come up with a travel plan that best reflects who you are and what you want to do?

These thoughts guide us as we plan our travel. We hope they help you as you plan yours.

Make Your Journey Your Own

With so many travel websites, blogs and photographs that highlight breathtaking destinations, it would be easy to fall into the trap of chasing someone else’s road trip or bucket list. Stay true to yourself when making your plans. Focus on the things that mean the most to you.

Dave is in awe of the beauty in the gorge on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. He is doing one of the things he loves most, whitewater kayaking.

Tip #1 when planning your travels, make your journey your own. We do! Our interests range from hiking, fishing, and whitewater kayaking to history and photography. Both of us have a keen interest in Science. Dave loves technology, and I am always curious to know how things work. Because of that, we can easily be lured in to see a unique museum, a Science display or historical exhibit. We couldn’t resist visiting the Kennedy Space Center. For anyone with an interest in space history, this place is super cool!

We love to explore small towns as much as big metropolitan cities, and we enjoy five-star dining as much as local diners. Hiking and high-tech, kayaking and craft beers, these and more are just a few of the things we will include in our travels.

Whatever your mix of interests or hobbies is, design a travel plan with people, places, and things that bring you the most joy. Fill your travel days with all the things you love and make your journey your own.

Be Open to Change

Tip #2 Once you have your travel plan in place, be flexible and open to change along the way. We like to leave room for impromptu stops, side trips, and detours. There is nothing like a spur of the moment change in plans to add variety and adventure to your travels. Why am I all smiles? Because we didn’t pass up this Amish Farmers Market. Fresh vegetables and the chance to explore made this stop so worth it.

A Farmers Market in Pennsylvania that we couldn’t resist. It’s the little things. Take time to smell the flowers and herbs!

Travel at Your Own Pace

When you hit the road, you realize just how much there is to see and do. Most of us try to cover too much ground and spread ourselves a bit too thin. To avoid travel burn out, think about your travel style. Ask yourself how fast or slow you want to travel.

Tip #3, go at your own pace. Whether you prefer action-packed travel and move every few days to “see it all” or stay in one place for a month and leisurely explore, decide what pace works for you and roll with it.

We’ve been there, the fear of missing out. It can be tempting to rush from place to place and travel too quickly. You can see a lot, but you miss things too. For us, RV travel is about the journey, so we made a conscious decision to take it slow. We explore what we see on the way to each destination as much as the destination itself. Sometimes the best memories are made in between. Whatever travel speed works for you, embrace your pace and enjoy the entire journey.

Chart a Course for Perfect Weather

We love great weather, who doesn’t? When you live in an RV, it’s much easier and more fun to travel to places that don’t typically have weather extremes. Of course with Mother Nature in charge, you can’t always have what you want, but you can try.

Tip #4 chart a course for picture-perfect weather. Select a weather-friendly destination. After all, warm days and cooler nights make RV travel and outdoor adventures a lot more pleasant!

Stay True to Your Reasons for Rving

One of the reasons we wanted to RV was to have the flexibility and freedom to explore the U.S., but equally as important was to be able to spend more time with family. With family and friends spread out across the U.S., the idea of being mobile so we can travel to where family and friends are and spend more time together was essential to us.

Tip#5 when you create your travel plans, stay true to the reasons you wanted to travel in the first place. If your goals are to visit every state in the U.S., explore every National Park, or spend more time with family and friends, make sure you reach YOUR goals.

Photo below-enjoying time with friends and a beautiful sunset.

So, what are we up too? Our journey will take us our from North Carolina to Maine, and we will explore along the way.

What will we do when we get there? We have plans, but decided not to over plan and let the journey unfold. Part of the excitement of travel is that you never really know what type of adventures you may encounter and we are open to them all.

Why Maine? Well, that’s an easy one, beautiful scenery, plenty of outdoorsy things to do and so much to explore. And our hearts are full that we can spend more time with our family and friends.

These thoughts helped us focus on what matters to us as we travel. We hope they’ll help you too whether you are in an RV or not.

When you travel, the words of Confucius say it best, “ wherever you go, go there with all your heart.”

About The Author

Angie Kuklinski

I love nature, hiking, whitewater kayaking and fishing. I am the middle child of 5, and one of my greatest joys is spending time with my family. I love to cook, and RV cooking is my fun new challenge! I travel the U.S. full-time in an RV with my husband Dave as we search for outdoor adventures and places to explore.

Great perspective on things and sound advice. Love you guys – Geoff and Carol

Thank you! So much out there to explore, we hope we see you guys on the road!

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I/ Find the word which has a different sound in the part underlined

II/ Supply the correct form of the word to complete the sentence.

1. D.E Huges was the ________ of microphone. (invent)

2. The price of ________ has gone up again. (electric)

3. People in the countryside is ________. (friend)

4. If it doesn’t rain soon, there’ll be a great ________of water. (short)

5. Environmental ________ is every body’s responsibility. (protect)

Write the correct form of the word given

1. He is a …………………student because he goes to class every day. REGULARLY

2. We participate in a lot of activities to help the ……………………people in the countryside. OLD

3. Do you like………………. by plane or by coach? TRAVEL

4. The teachers is giving ……………………to the difficult question. EXPLAIN

5. ……………………has become a hot trend in this city nowadays. CYCLE

6. This type of transport is powered by ……………..motors. ELECTRICITY

7. You should ask an …………………….driver for help. EXPERIENCE

8. Intelligent bikes will never be …………………because they use fingerprint lock. STEAL

9. The man has ………………….and I can’t find him anywhere. APPEAR

III/ Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D

1.I think we _____________ have electric taxis very soon.

2. The city is facing serious ___________ problems.

A. pollution

B. polluted

D. pollutant

3. A jet pack doesn’t ______________ a lot of space.

4. _____________home is located downtown, so it’s close to my work.

5. Your travel plans sound just as exciting as________________!

6. We try to make the future green by using vehicles or kinds of energy that are ________.

A. environmentally friendly

B. environment friendly

C. environmentally friendship

D. environmental friendly

7. A sky safety system can help cars to ________ traffic jams and crashes.

8. It will be ___________ to ride a jet pack in bad weather because it doesn’t have a roof.

A. enjoyable

B. pleasant

C. unpleasant

D. comfortable

IV/ Read the following passage, and then tick the correct answers: true (T), or false (F)

Thinking about how we will be travelling in 10 or 20 years is very interesting . Will we still be using planes or will we be flying our cars from Paris to London? Here are some suggestions.

Currently being developed at NASA. SkyTrain looks like the monorail at Disney World. Moving at 240km/h and using small amount of energy, it could be the future of city transportation. SkyTrain has the passenger capacity of a 6-lane highway.

Flying cars

Zhu Wenxi and Lai Zexi, Chinese students, have designed a solar-powered flying car that doesn’t need a runway to take off. If you have about 2 hundred thousand dollars, you will own this vehicle soon.

An electric minibus

The minibus Cameo, designed by Martin Pes, can carry 32 passengers but it is small enough to get its way out of a traffic jam. Its electric motor and low weight mean than it can be recharged in seconds while stopping and it has zero emission.

An eco-taxi

Taxis are bad for the environment and traffic jams. We enter the eco-taxi, and individual taxis from a train powered by solar panels..

1. SkyTrain is fast but cannot be used as a mean of transportation in the city.

2. Flying cars designed by two Chinese students run on solar energy.

3. Flying cars don’t need a long runway to take off.

4. Because it is small, an electric minibus can avoid traffic jam.

5. Several eco-taxis can form a line moving together, using solar energy.

V/ Put the words in order to make a sentence

1. everywhere/ the year 2050/ will/ in/ flying cars/ there/ be.

_________________________________________________________

2. self-driving cars/ that/ let/ developing/ the wheel/ manufacturers/ are/ A.I./ take.

3. I had/ to school/1 wish/ faster/ get/ a jetpack/ so/I could

VI/ Complete the second sentence so that 11 has a similar meaning to the first one, using the word given

1. It isn’t a good idea to go such a long way by bike, (should)

2. Electric cars cause no air pollution, but they still cause traffic jams, (although)

3. Sue is talking to a friend of hers, (one)

1. D.E Huges was the ___inventor_____ of microphone. (invent)

2. The price of ___electricity_____ has gone up again. (electric)

3. People in the countryside is ____friendly____. (friend)

4. If it doesn’t rain soon, there’ll be a great __shortage______of water. (short)

5. Environmental ___protection_____ is every body’s responsibility. (protect)

1. He is a ………regular…………student because he goes to class every day. REGULARLY

2. We participate in a lot of activities to help the ………elderly……………people in the countryside. OLD

3. Do you like………travelling………. by plane or by coach? TRAVEL

4. The teachers is giving …………explanations…………to the difficult question. EXPLAIN

5. …………Cycling…………has become a hot trend in this city nowadays. CYCLE

6. This type of transport is powered by ………electric……..motors. ELECTRICITY

7. You should ask an ………experience…………….driver for help. EXPERIENCE

8. Intelligent bikes will never be ………stolen…………because they use fingerprint lock. STEAL

9. The man has ………disappeared………….and I can’t find him anywhere. APPEAR

1. In the year 2050, there will be flying cars everywhere

2. Manufactures are developing self-driving cars that let A.I take the wheel

3. I wish I had a jet pack, so I could get to school faster

1. You should not go such a long way by bike

2. Although electric cars cause no air pollution, they will cause traffic jams

3. Sue is talking to one of her friends.

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CLIL (PSHE)
Tiếng Anh 7 Right On Review Units 1 - 6

Tiếng Anh 7 Cánh Diều

Từ vựng Unit 1 lớp 7 What do you like to do?
Từ vựng Unit 2 lớp 7 What does she look like?
Từ vựng Unit 3 lớp 7 I bought new shoes!
Từ vựng Unit 4 lớp 7 What’s the Coldest Place on Earth?
Từ vựng Unit 5 lớp 7 Are cats better pets than dogs?
Từ vựng Unit 6 lớp 7 I Really Like Electronic Music
Review Game 1
Từ vựng Unit 7 lớp 7 What’s for Dinner?
Từ vựng Unit 8 lớp 7 You Should See a Doctor!
UNIT 9: I Often Play Games after School
UNIT 10: How Do You Get To the Mall?
UNIT 11: What Were You Doing?
UNIT 12: We're Going to Volunteer!

Tiếng Anh 7 Friends Plus

Từ vựng Tiếng Anh 7 Starter Unit Friends Plus
Bài tập Friends Plus 7 Welcome back
Từ vựng Tiếng Anh 7 Unit 1 My Time
Ngữ pháp Unit 1 My time
Unit 1 Vocabulary
Unit 1 Reading
Unit 1 Language Focus trang 13
Unit 1 Vocabulary and Listening
Unit 1 Language Focus trang 15
Unit 1 Speaking
Unit 1 Writing
Unit 1 Clil
Unit 1 Puzzles and Games
Unit 1 Language Focus trang 9
Unit 1 Language focus trang 11
Bài tập Friends Plus 7 Unit 1 My time
Từ vựng Tiếng Anh 7 Unit 2 Communication
Ngữ pháp Tiếng Anh 7 Unit 2 Communication
Unit 2 Vocabulary
Unit 2 Reading
Unit 2 Language Focus trang 23
Unit 2 Vocabulary and Listening
Unit 2 Language Focus trang 25
Unit 2 Speaking
Unit 2 Writing
Unit 2 Culture
Unit 2 Puzzles and Games
Unit 2 Language Focus trang 15
Unit 2 Language Focus trang 17
Bài tập Friends Plus 7 Unit 2 Communication
Đề kiểm tra 15 phút Tiếng Anh lớp 7 Unit 2 Communitcation
Progress Review 1 trang 30
Progress Review 1 trang 31
Progress Review 1 trang 32
Progress Review 1 trang 33
Đề thi giữa học kì 1 lớp 7 môn tiếng Anh
Từ vựng Unit 3 lớp 7 The past
Unit 3 Vocabulary
Unit 3 Reading
Unit 3 Language Focus trang 37
Unit 3 Vocabulary and Listening
Unit 3 Language Focus trang 39
Unit 3 Speaking
Unit 3 Writing
Unit 3 Culture
Unit 3 Puzzles and Games
Unit 3 Language Focus trang 21
Unit 3 Language Focus trang 23
Bài tập Friends Plus 7 Unit 3 The past
Đề kiểm tra 15 phút Tiếng Anh lớp 7 Unit 3 The past
Từ vựng Unit 4 lớp 7 In the picture
Unit 4 In the picture
Unit 4 Reading
Unit 4 Language Focus trang 47
Unit 4 Vocabulary and Listening
Unit 4 Language Focus trang 49
Unit 4 Speaking
Unit 4 Writing
Unit 4 CLIL Art
Unit 4 Puzzles and Games
Unit 4 Vocabulary
Unit 4 Language Focus trang 27
Unit 4 Language Focus trang 29
Progress Review 2 trang 54
Progress Review 2 trang 55
Progress Review 2 trang 56
Progress Review 2 trang 57
Từ vựng Unit 5 lớp 7
Unit 5 Achieve
Unit 5 Reading
Unit 5 Language Focus trang 61
Unit 5 Vocabulary and Listening
Unit 5 Language Focus trang 63
Unit 5 Speaking
Unit 5 Writing
Unit 5 CLIL Science
Unit 5 Puzzles and Games
Unit 5 Vocabulary
Unit 5 Language Focus trang 33
Unit 5 Language Focus trang 35
Bài tập Friends Plus 7 Unit 5 Achieve
Từ vựng Unit 6 lớp 7 Survival
Unit 6 Survival
Unit 6 Reading
Unit 6 Language Focus trang 71
Unit 6 Vocabulary and Listening
Unit 6 Language Focus trang 73
Unit 6 Speaking
Unit 6 Writing
Unit 6 CLIL Technology
Unit 6 Vocabulary
Unit 6 Language Focus trang 39
Unit 6 Language Focus trang 41
Bài tập Friends Plus Unit 6 Survival
Progress Review 3 trang 78
Progress Review 3 trang 79
Progress Review 3 trang 80
Progress Review 3 trang 81
Từ vựng Unit 7 lớp 7 Music
Unit 7 Music
Unit 7 Reading
Unit 7 Language Focus trang 85
Unit 7 Vocabulary and Listening
Unit 7 Language Focus trang 87
Unit 7 Writing
Unit 7 Culture
Unit 7 Puzzles and Games
Unit 7 Vocabulary
Unit 7 Language Focus trang 45
Unit 8 I believe I can fly
Unit 8 Reading
Unit 8 Language Focus trang 95
Unit 8 Vocabulary and Listening
Unit 8 Language Focus trang 97
Unit 8 Speaking
Unit 8 Writing
Unit 8 Culture
Unit 8 Puzzles and Games
Unit 8 Vocabulary
Unit 8 Language Focus trang 51
Unit 8 Language Focus trang 53
PROGRESS REVIEW 4
Extra Listening and Speaking 1 trang 106
Extra Listening and Speaking 2 trang 107
Extra Listening and Speaking 3 trang 108

Tiếng Anh 7 i-learn Smart World

Tiếng Anh lớp 7 Unit 2 Lesson 1
Tiếng Anh lớp 7 Unit 2 Lesson 3
Tiếng Anh lớp 7 Unit 2 Lesson 4
Tiếng Anh lớp 7 Unit 2 Lesson 5
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 2 Lesson 4
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 2 Lesson 5
Tiếng Anh lớp 7 Unit 3 Lesson 1
Tiếng Anh lớp 7 Unit 3 Lesson 2
Tiếng Anh lớp 7 Unit 3 Lesson 3
Tiếng Anh lớp 7 Unit 3 Lesson 4
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 3 Lesson 1
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 3 Lesson 2
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 3 Lesson 3
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 3 Lesson 4
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 3 Lesson 5
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 4 Lesson 1
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 4 Lesson 2
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 4 Lesson 3
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 4 Lesson 4
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 4 Lesson 5
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 5 Lesson 1
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 5 Lesson 2
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 5 Lesson 3
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 5 Lesson 4
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 5 Lesson 5
Từ vựng Unit 6 lớp 7 Community Services
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 6 Lesson 1
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 6 Lesson 2
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 6 Lesson 3
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 6 Lesson 4
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 6 Lesson 5
Sách Smart World 7 Unit 6 Lesson 1
Sách Smart World 7 Unit 6 Lesson 2
Sách Smart World 7 Unit 6 Lesson 3
Sách Smart World 7 Unit 6 Lesson 4
Sách Smart World 7 Unit 6 Lesson 5
Sách Smart World 7 Unit 7 Lesson 1
Sách Smart World 7 Unit 7 Lesson 2
Sách Smart World 7 Unit 7 Lesson 3
Sách Smart World 7 Unit 7 Lesson 4
Sách Smart World 7 Unit 7 Lesson 5
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 7 Lesson 1
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 7 Lesson 2
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 7 Lesson 3
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 7 Lesson 4
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 7 Lesson 5
Sách Smart World 7 Unit 8 Lesson 1
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 8 Lesson 1
Smart World 7 Workbook giải bài tập Unit 8 Lesson 2
Smart World Workbook 7 giải bài tập Unit 8 Lesson 3
Smart World Workbook 7 giải bài tập Unit 8 Lesson 4
Smart World Workbook 7 giải bài tập Unit 8 Lesson 5
Smart World Workbook 7 giải bài tập Unit 9 Lesson 1
Smart Word Workbook 7 giải bài tập Unit 9 Lesson 2
Smart World Workbook 7 giải bài tập Unit 9 Lesson 3
Smart World Workbook 7 giải bài tập Unit 9 Lesson 4
Smart World Workbook 7 giải bài tập Unit 9 Lesson 5
Smart World Workbook 7 giải bài tập Unit 10 Lesson 1
Smart World Workbook 7 giải bài tập Unit 10 Lesson 2

Tiếng Anh 7 Smart World

Từ vựng Unit 1 lớp 7 Free time
Ngữ pháp Tiếng Anh 7 Unit 1 Free time
Bài tập tiếng Anh 7 i-Learn Smart World Unit 1
Trắc nghiệm từ vựng Unit 1 lớp 7 Free time Online
Từ vựng Unit 2 lớp 7 Health
Ngữ pháp Tiếng Anh 7 Unit 2 Health
Trắc nghiệm từ vựng Unit 2 lớp 7 Health Online
Bài tập Tiếng Anh 7 i-Learn Smart World Unit 2
Từ vựng Unit 3 lớp 7 Music and Arts
Ngữ pháp Tiếng Anh 7 Unit 3 Music and Arts
Bài tập Tiếng Anh 7 i-Learn Smart World Unit 3
Từ vựng Unit 4 lớp 7 Community Services
Ngữ pháp Tiếng Anh 7 Unit 4 Community Services
Bài tập Tiếng Anh 7 i-Learn Smart World Unit 4
Từ vựng Unit 5 lớp 7 Food and Drinks
Bài tập Unit 5
Trắc nghiệm Unit 5 Online
Từ vựng Unit 6 lớp 7 Education
Ngữ pháp Tiếng Anh 7 Unit 6 Education
Bài tập Unit 6
Bài tập Unit 6 Onilne
Từ vựng Unit 7 lớp 7 Transportation
Ngữ pháp Tiếng Anh 7 Unit 7 Transportation
Trắc nghiệm Unit 7 Online
Bài tập Unit 7
Từ vựng Unit 8 lớp 7 Festivals around the World
Ngữ pháp Tiếng Anh 7 Unit 8 Festivals around the World
Trắc nghiệm Unit 8 Online
Bài tập Unit 8
Từ vựng Unit 9 lớp 7 English in the World
Ngữ pháp Tiếng Anh 7 Unit 9 English in the World
Trắc nghiệm Unit 9 Online
Bài tập Unit 9
Trắc nghiệm Unit 10 Online

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Smart world 7 workbook unit 1 lesson 1, đề kiểm tra 15 phút tiếng anh lớp 7 unit 11 travelling in the future, đề kiểm tra 15 phút tiếng anh lớp 7 unit 10, giải thích câu ca dao nhiễu điều phủ lấy giá gương, người trong một nước phải thương nhau cùng, đề thi tiếng anh lớp 7 học kì 2 năm 2023 (có file nghe), giải thích câu nói sách là ngọn đèn sáng bất diệt của trí tuệ con người (12 mẫu), describe your hometown, đề cương ôn tập hình học lớp 7, nghị luận học, học nữa, học mãi của lênin lớp 7.

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Step 2: Decide on your Destination and Trip Length

Step 3: Choose your Approximate Travel Dates

Step 4: Decide on your Travel Partners

Step 5: Research Trip Costs

Step 6: SAVE, SAVE, SAVE!

Step 7: Apply for a no-fee ATM card

Step 8: Apply for a travel rewards credit card

Step 9: Book Flights

Step 10: Book Hotels/Accommodations

Step 11: Get Vaccinated/Medications if Needed

Step 12: Decide on WiFi/cell service

Step 13: Research + Map Out Activities/Restaurants

Step 14: Plan Your Day-to-Day Itinerary

Step 15: Book a Car Rental (if need be)

Step 16: Buy travel insurance

Step 17: Before you go action items

Step 18: Start Packing!

Step 19: And you’re off!

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