The no-fluff system for planning trips that actually go smoothly.
| Region | Budget | Mid-Range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Asia | $30-50 | $50-100 | $100-200 |
| Eastern Europe | $40-60 | $70-120 | $120-250 |
| Western Europe | $60-100 | $120-200 | $200-400 |
| USA/Canada | $60-100 | $120-200 | $200-400 |
| Japan/Korea | $50-80 | $100-180 | $180-350 |
- 5 tops (mix casual + 1 nice)
- 4 bottoms (2 casual + 1 nice + 1 active)
- 3 pairs shoes (walking, nice, sandals)
- 2 outerwear (jacket + light layer)
- 1 formal outfit
Pack for 5-7 days max regardless of trip length. Do laundry.
- 3 nights minimum per city (less = too rushed)
- 2 must-do activities per city (rest is flexible)
- 1 rest day per 5 travel days
- No-foreign-transaction-fee credit card (saves 3% on everything)
- Local eSIM (10x cheaper than roaming)
- Offline maps downloaded before arrival
- Free cancellation bookings (lock price, refine later)
- Fly mid-week Tue/Wed (15-30% cheaper)
- Eat where locals eat (away from tourist streets)
- Apartments with kitchen (cook breakfast/lunch = 30-50% food savings)
- Shoulder season travel (20-40% off everything)
- Book activities through local operators (20-50% vs hotel desk)
- ATMs for currency (not exchange bureaus)
- Domestic: 6-8 weeks ahead
- International: 2-4 months ahead
- Set price alerts on Google Flights
- ±3 flexible days can save 20-40%
This is a summary. The complete Travel Planner Mastery skill includes:
- Trip brief YAML templates
- Day-by-day itinerary builder with pacing rules
- Destination research checklist (visa, safety, health, money, transport)
- Climate-specific packing lists
- Accommodation scoring matrix
- Specialized guides (family, solo, business, road trip)
- 20 travel hacks ranked by impact
- Post-trip review template
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