We love to travel, and 2020 was supposed to be a big travel year for us. Like the rest of you, that didn't happen. 2021 hasn't been so good either!
We're still dreaming about travel, reading about new destinations, and making (tentative) plans for the future. We hope all of you are well and staying safe... and that you find some inspiration here for YOUR future travels.
Let's hope we can all be traveling again in 2022!
So we've been encouraging you to make lists... lists like a travel preparation checklist and a packing list.
We're pretty free-form about our travels, but being prepared for the start of your trip will give you ease of mind once you're gone.
You do it for groceries and for projects around the house.
Make a list for your travel preparations too.
We thought that it would be a good idea to show you our list.
We actually
have a file in the computer for each list so we can print them out
before each trip... packing, planning, all of that.
These are items we think you need to think about in the last week or two before departure... a travel preparation checklist.
Leaving is the exciting part... you just want to make sure you're all ready.
You could always start a list as soon as you begin planning your trip.
We've discussed that in the past too... the early things you need to do like research visa requirements, talk to your travel agent for complicated itineraries, make airline reservations.
If you're going to try to use frequent flier miles, you might even want to start with that... my sister made reservations for a trip to Italy 330 days ahead, so she knew she would get the dates she wanted!
In those last couple of weeks before you leave, you're still busy with work...
...and the kids... and social obligations...
...so a list will help you stay on track to get ready for your trip.
Use your list to check things off and get the right things ready to pack.
Copy and make it your own. Add or delete what works for you...
As much as we travel, we worry about forgetting things too.
Our list keeps us on track.
(Neither of us will ever forget the time we forgot to pack the binoculars for a bird watching trip!)
Use our list to make up a travel preparation checklist of your own.
If you're organized, getting ready to travel is less stressful.
Happy travels... even if you don't travel the world... just remember that life is a journey... embrace and enjoy it! Judy and Mark
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Holiday flight may be more frustrating than usual. Try to stay calm.
Remember, if you DO travel and if you’re carrying gifts, it’s better not to wrap them… airport security might make you open them!
And if you're not traveling far, reminisce about past trips.
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Our 2021 travels were only domestic. COVID kept us close home. Road trips and a cautious flights but still fun.
Our 2020 travels were slim. COVID kept us home too. One trip to the Three Guyanas, but dreaming of travel next year.
Love discovering less touristed regions? The three Guyanas are tucked up in the north east corner of South America that doesn’t get much attention.
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