OVERVIEW

1. Planning

Map

<aside> 💡 Change Map to your location in 10 sec with the following steps: Hover over Map → A small menu in black will appear on the top right → Click on the 3 Dots (More Actions) → Select ‘Replace’ → An ‘Embed Link’ Pop-up will appear → Add Google Map link of the place you’re visiting

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Regions / Cities

<aside> 💡 Add major regions/ cities within your destination, and their highlights. This will help you decide which places you absolutely want to visit and which can be skipped.

If you have access to Notion AI, use the prompt below to instantly create table. ”Create a table of regions within [Place] to explore for a leisure trip. Table to include 3 columns - Region Name, Short description and highlight of the region, and How to get there”

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Region	Highlight	How to get there
Kuta & Legian	Bali’s first touristic area, Kuta is known for its stunning beach and great waves. It is one of the most popular areas of Bali. This is where you will find a lot of hustle and bustle, lots of bargain market shopping, beach bars, restaurants, bars, and clubs.
Seminyak	Seminyak is home to some of the Island’s most popular restaurants and cafes, it has a fun beach vibe and fantastic shopping for those looking for something unique.
Umalas	Umalas is proving to be a popular spot for tourists wanting to be close to Seminyak and Canggu but not in the thick of it all.
Canggu and Beyond	Home to many of the Island’s digital nomads and a lot of other expats. Known for its hipster surfers, amazing sunset spots, and a vast array of healthy cafes,
Jimbaran	Dining at these famous beach restaurants is a must-do activity and if often combined with a Uluwatu Temple trip.
Uluwatu and Bukit Peninsula	Surf the reef break, explore stunning beaches, and stay with a killer view
Nusa Dua	Resort-style holidaying and going 5-star in a sprawling resort with all of the trimmings
Sanur	Sanur generally attracts an older and more family-orientated crowd. With a great sheltered beach for swimming and a much slower pace than the Kuta/Seminyak/Canggu area
Nusa Lembongan, Cenigan, and Penida	If you are looking to enjoy the water (snorkel, surf, stand-up paddleboard, dive) and totally relax with an Island vibe. Nusa Penida - it’s one of Bali’s most breathtaking islands, with pristine landscapes that look like they’re straight out of Jurassic Park.	The ferry from Sanur to Nusa Penida leaves 4 times a day: 8 AM, 9 AM, 10:30 AM, 16 PM, and 17 PM. The ferry takes 30 – 40 minutes.
Ubud	Home to the famous Sacred Monkey Forest, rice terraces, art and craft markets, cultural performance, and various activities on offer Ubud is a paradise all of its own.
North Bali	Old-school Bali vibes
Mount Batur	Make the drive to enjoy trekking up the volcano and enjoying the sunrise at the top.
Lombok and the Gili Islands	If you are looking for either a truly quiet Island getaway or a mass Island beach party

2. Before the Trip

What To Do

<aside> 💡 Here, list all Activities you have in mind.

Use tags of Place, Type to categorise activities, that you will later use for shortlisting
Add Cost and Reference Links if any
Add comments to add highlights or to save your thoughts
Once you’ve added activities, use ‘By Place’ and ‘By Type’ Views to shortlist Places and Activities that you can fit in your itinerary. Mark ‘Visiting’ Yes, Maybe or No </aside>

Travel | Activities

Itinerary

<aside> 💡 Once your activities are finalised, it’s easily to finalise an itinerary

Add your dates in the database first
For each day, add the finalised activities that you will cover. This is cross referenced with the Activities Database above, you can input those activities and directly access all details here
Places column will auto-fill bases on activities
Add your Agenda as well to help you stay in perspective during the trip </aside>

Travel | Itinerary

Budget

<aside> 💡 Define your travel budget based on the length of your trip and expected travel and stay.

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Travel | Budget

Local Currency

<aside> 💡 Evaluate your currency conversion options. Add the type (Cash, Card, etc), conversion amount, conversion rate, and fees. Get the final currency amount you will receive. Optimise accordingly for the highest final conversion amount.

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Travel | Currency Conversion Options

Bookings

<aside> 💡 Store all your bookings in one place. Save your files in ‘Booking Files’

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Travel | Bookings

Trip Task List

<aside> 💡 Keep a ready list of tasks you need to do before the trip to ease your mind

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Travel | Task List

Packing List

<aside> 💡 List down what you need, whether you’re packing or wearing it, and status of packing.

Mark the Items you don’t need as ‘Not Needed’ in Status. They will disappear from your view, and you can plan easier.
Create new views for your trip type and climate similar by duplicating the ‘International (Hot Weather)’ View and selecting the appropriate filters </aside>

Travel | Packing List

3. During the Trip

Expenses

<aside> 💡 Add a link to your expense sharing app like Spiltwise, or note down expenses here

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Travel | Expenses

List of Currency Conversions

<aside> 💡 Keep a list of how much currency you convert and where

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Travel | Actual Currency Conversions

4. After the Trip

Memory Wall

<aside> 💡 The trip is over, only the memories remain. Save them all here

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