How to Plan a Trip: A 6-Part Series
This is a series about the awesomeness of spreadsheets for travel/trip planning. Each post describes another part of a trip planning tool that I've developed and tested over years of trips. At the bottom of this page you can access a template of the whole spreadsheet for your planning convenience/fun! Links to each of the posts are available here. I recommend starting with the introduction, which explains who the tool is for, and what makes it great!
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Start here! An introduction to the Best Trip Planning Spreadsheet Ever. What is it? Who needs it? What's so great about it?
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When you're throwing ideas around with your friends, still deciding on a destination, date, activities, goals, etc....
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How to get all those ideas into an itinerary that works for everyone. Picking dates, mapping a route, and keeping track of it all!
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Can't forget about the $! A simple spreadsheet to estimate trip costs, keep track during the trip, and split costs between travelers.
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My favorite packing list, which has been tested for backpacking, kayak camping, roadtrips, hut-trips, and more!
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A few more templates for keeping track of flights, rental car reservations, and lodging. Especially useful for longer trips.
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How to get your copy of the planning template:
1. Click the link below*
2. In the top left corner click File --> Make a copy
3. Give it a name (e.g. Mexico 2018) and click "OK"
4. Share with your friends (optional) and start planning your trip!
*You'll need a Google account to save your own copy of the spreadsheet. However, only the person hosting the sheet needs an account. Other travel buddies can access the sheet when you click "Share" and add their email addresses or send them a sharing link.
2. In the top left corner click File --> Make a copy
3. Give it a name (e.g. Mexico 2018) and click "OK"
4. Share with your friends (optional) and start planning your trip!
*You'll need a Google account to save your own copy of the spreadsheet. However, only the person hosting the sheet needs an account. Other travel buddies can access the sheet when you click "Share" and add their email addresses or send them a sharing link.
If you use the trip planner and enjoy it, feel free to make a donation here! :)
Travel Recommendations
Below are links to a few different services that I use regularly in my trip planning, and highly recommend!
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Use this link to get $37 in travel credit for your first Airbnb stay!
(if you use this link to sign up, I also get some $ towards Airbnb bookings) |
Super useful site for tracking flight prices. The explore function is always amusing.
Plus, it has the best name ever. (no affiliation) |
The first booking portal for paddlesports!
I'm working with pagaja to spread the word to Paddling providers - contact me if you're interested! |
Automatically tracks car rental prices and rebooks if it finds a better price, with no work on your part!
(no affiliation) |