Free Travel Starter Kit
Your Free Travel Starter Kit
A simple checklist to keep your trip organized from the first idea to the day you fly. Bookmark this page or print it.
When you start planning
- Choose destination and rough dates
- Set a total budget (use our template)
- Check passport validity and entry requirements
- Compare flights (cheap flights guide)
A few weeks before
- Book accommodation and read the cancellation policy
- Decide on travel insurance (checklist)
- Book popular tickets and tours
- Arrange your phone data (eSIM guide)
- Tell your bank about your trip if needed
The week before
- Save copies of passport, bookings and insurance
- Download offline maps and tickets
- Share your itinerary with someone you trust
- Check airline baggage rules
Packing essentials
- Passport and travel documents
- Phone, charger and power bank
- Travel adapter
- Medication and basic toiletries
- Weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes
- Reusable water bottle
More packing ideas: 10 things to pack before you fly.
Planning step by step
Read our full guide: How to Plan a Trip Step by Step.