Ben's Trips

By Ben - Public - 16 Notes

Packing lists Ben reuses every trip, the checklist before locking the door, the Brussels anniversary, and the big India adventure. One of Ben's Circles, a sample - read it, star its Notes, or duplicate it to make it your own.

Jet Lag Tips That Work- Switch to the new time zone on the plane. - Get daylight in the morning after you land. - Short naps only (20 minutes). - Drink water, skip the extra coffee.TravelGood to know
Things We Learned on the Road- Book the first night; improvise the rest. - One bag per person is enough. - Eat where the locals line up. - Keep a day with nothing planned. - Take a photo of the parking spot.Travel
Trips on Our Wish List- A road trip with no fixed plan - Japan in cherry blossom season - A cabin in the mountains, no internet - The Greek islands by ferry - A city trip with each kid alone, just the two of usTravelGoals
Travel Documents ChecklistPassports valid 6+ months Visas if needed Travel insurance Driver's license (international if needed) Booking confirmations A photo of every document, kept somewhere safe Tip: set **Remind me...** two months before a passport expires.TravelBureaucracy
Before We Lock the DoorWindows closed Oven and stove off Unplug chargers and small appliances Take out the trash Water the plants / ask a neighbor Heating or cooling on away mode Keys with the neighbor Passports - really, check againTravelHome
Traveling with KidsFavorite toy and blanket Tablet with downloaded shows Headphones for each child Snacks, more snacks Wipes and a spare outfit in the day bag Children's pain reliever and bandages A small surprise for the flightTravelKids
Ski Trip Packing ListThermal layers Ski jacket and trousers Gloves, spare gloves Hat and neck warmer Goggles Lip balm and sunscreen Warm socks (more than you think) Hand warmersPacking
Beach Trip Packing ListSwimsuits Sunscreen and after-sun Hats and sunglasses Beach towels Flip-flops Snorkel and mask A good book Zip bags for wet thingsPacking
Carry-On EssentialsPassport / ID Phone, charger, power bank Headphones A change of clothes Medications Empty water bottle Pen (for forms) Snacks Copies of tickets and bookings offlinePacking
Brussels trip (anniversary)Hotel near the Grand Place. Train home Sunday afternoon. Passports (blue folder!) Chargers Umbrella (a better one) A waffle-sized appetiteTravel
Template: packing listCopy this Note for every trip. Passports / IDs Tickets and bookings Chargers and adapters Medicines Clothes for the weather that will actually happen Umbrella (a good one) Snacks for the roadPackingTemplate
India - the big adventure (planned)The someday trip, now with a plan. Route: Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur, about two weeks, in the cool season. Contacts: - Ravi, the guide Dana used in Jaipur (number in Dana's message - ask her again, nicely) - Our travel agent, Maria, for the train tickets Before we go: Visas (apply online, weeks ahead) Vaccinations - ask Dr. Adler Travel insuranceTravel
Template: trip planCopy this Note for every trip. Dates: Getting there (flight or train, booking number): Where we sleep (address, check-in time): Day 1: Day 2: One thing each person picked: Do not miss: Skip: After the trip - what we would do differently: TravelTemplate
Our 3 days in BrusselsWhat I asked: a 3-day plan for Brussels, from Brussels Food and my trip Notes. Saved the search and opened its map - our own map of the trip. Day 1 the Grand Place and fries where there's a line, day 2 chocolate shops and the Galeries, day 3 the Midi market and a waffle.Travel
Packing, the light wayOne warm layer, even in summer Rain jacket Plug adapter The small towel, not the big onePacking
Travel moneyCard works almost everywhere, but the buses and the market are cash.TravelGood to know

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