
10 Things to Do Before You Travel
I’ve loved traveling since I was a kid but for the past few years traveling consistently, I have gained lots of experience in the Things to Do Before You Travel area.
I’ve forgotten things, ran around my house like a chicken with its head cut off, and finally, I sat down and made this checklist for myself…
and now I’m sharing it with you guys!!
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Here’s a list of things to make getting ready for your next trip stress-free!
Things to Do Before You Travel:
ย #10.)ย Make Lists
I’m a list maker…what can I say?
I absolutely love to makeย lists!!! (If you’ve read my other travel posts you already know this is true)
These 3 separate lists help me stay organized before travel and are a traveling ritual in all my trip planning.
~ Packing List:ย I always use the Knock-Knock Pack List. It works great and covers everything you would need for any type of trip.
~ย Needs Before Trip List:ย Snacks, toothpaste
, deodorant
, etc… Anything you might not have in stock that would need to be picked up before leaving.
~ Pre-Travel CheckList: Psst…this is the Pre-Travel Checklist!
And guess what?!?
There is a FREE Printable Copy at the Bottom of this Article!! For Freeeeeeeeeeeee!!
#9.) Schedule Mail Pick Up/House Sitter
Ask a family member or friend to look out for your residence while you’re away…
including mail pick up or pet sitting.
Peace of mind is a lovely thing.
#8.) Notify Your Bank/Credit Card Company
Most bank apps allow you to enter your travel dates without having to contact your bank directly.
I notify my bank of all out-of-town travels to avoid the bank locking my debit/credit card.
This is also a good time to set up bill pay for any billsย that need to be paid while your away on your travels.ย
#7.) Plan a Daily Itineraryย
I’m all forย spontaneity but I also like to have a daily game plan…
a neighborhood I’d like to explore…
a concert that’s in town…
or a restaurant I’d like to try.
Where my day goes from there?!…
well, there is no telling!
#6.) Grooming
Haircut, eyebrows, nails, shaving, and anything you want to do to prepare yourself and your mindset before your trip.
#5.) Print Daily Itineraries.
Accommodation and transportation confirmations, restaurant reservations, tickets, copies of I.D. & passport (if need be) and anything else you may need to be printed for the duration of your trip.
You can also snap a picture of these items on your phone as a backup.ย
#4.) Plan Outfits
Check the weather before you travel and start gathering outfits you’d like to wear.
I go ahead and wash all these items a few days ahead of time so I don’t have to worry about this right before I leave.ย
#3.)ย Start Packing
I like to get started 3+ days ahead of my departure date.ย
I typically start gathering items like toiletries, and medications
a few weeks prior to leaving.ย
I like to start packing a few days early to ensure I am not rushing right before I head out.
#2.) House Maintenance:
- clean
- unplug appliances
- cut off lights
- adjust thermostat
- cut grass
- clean out fridge
- take out trash
- do any household maintenance you don’t want toย worry about once you return.
#1.) Double Check Your Pack Listย
This is the very last thing I do before leaving for a trip…
I like to make sure I’ve checked off everything and that I’m not leaving anything behind or forgotten.ย
Enjoy Your Journey!!!
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2 Comments
Dmitry @ TravelTechGadgets
That is a good list. We like lists as well. These gets you going and ensure that you did and have all that you need for the trip.
vivaciousviewsblog@yahoo.com
Absolutely!! Thank you!!