Notes on travelling together.
Planning
From the first idea to the day you leave: itineraries, timing and the plan everyone can see.
All 33 →The travel planning mistakes that cost people time, money and patience, from overpacked itineraries to forgotten documents, with a simple fix for each.
Going abroad for the first time? A plain checklist covering passport, entry rules, insurance, money, phone, health and the day you leave, with where to check each.
There is no single date. Here is how to decide when to book flights, stays, trains, tours and tables, by how scarce each one is and how flexible it is.
How long to stay in each city: a simple way to decide, rules of thumb for small towns and big capitals, and what travel days really cost you.
Group travel
Trips with friends, family and everyone in between, without the group-chat chaos.
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Looking for group trip ideas for friends? Twelve trip formats, from a cabin weekend to a road trip, with what each suits and what to watch for when you plan.
A group trip planning checklist you can copy: what to agree on dates, money, stays and jobs, with a worked example for a long weekend in Porto with friends.
Booking a table for eight or more abroad takes planning. How to choose places, ask the right questions, handle the bill and keep dinner relaxed for everyone.
Choosing where to go is the point where group trips stall. Use a shortlist, a few shared filters and a simple vote to pick a destination everyone is happy with.
Decide what's shared before you go, log costs as you pay, and settle once at the end. A calmer way to handle money on a group trip.
Rough 2026 daily costs per person in US dollars for budget, mid-range and comfortable travel across seven regions, and how to use them to set a trip budget.
Invited to a destination wedding? What it really costs a guest, how to budget the whole trip, and how to say yes, or no, without guilt or a surprise bill.
The costs that quietly blow a trip budget, from bag fees and city taxes to transfers and card charges, and how to plan for each one before you leave home.
Pack for the trip you're actually taking: one list for your own bag, one for what the group shares, and nothing packed three times.
A beach holiday packing list for sun, sand and water. Clothes, sun care, bag essentials and the small things people forget, sorted so you can pack light.
What to pack for a weekend city break with one small bag. Comfortable shoes, outfits that work all day, a day bag and the small things people often forget.
How to pack for cold weather. The three-layer system, the right socks, hats and gloves, and what to leave out, so you stay warm without a heavy, bulky bag.
Practical airport tips for any trip: when to arrive, what to do before you leave home, how to move through security quickly and how to survive a long wait.
Driving abroad for the first time? What to check before you go: licence and permit rules, the side of the road, tolls, speed limits and what to carry in the car.
Flight delayed or cancelled? The steps to take at the airport and online, what to ask the airline, what to keep, and where to check your passenger rights.
How to beat jet lag with simple habits: shift your sleep before you fly, use light and meals on arrival, and plan an easy first day. General advice only.
How to plan an accessible trip: what to ask before you book, how to check transport, stays and sights, and how to build a plan that holds up on the day.
The trip is over but not quite done. A simple checklist for the first week back home: settle the money, sort the photos, write it down and plan the next one.
Guided tours save time in some places and waste money in others. Here is how to decide when a tour is worth it, what to look for and how to book it well.
Take better travel photos on your phone with light, composition and patience: simple habits, easy edits, and how to back up and share your pictures well.
Looking for a Splitwise alternative for travel? Five other ways to split trip costs compared fairly: Travel Life, Tricount, Settle Up, Splid and Stippl.
The best apps to split travel expenses in 2026, compared fairly: Travel Life, Splitwise, Tricount, Settle Up and Splid, what each does best and who each suits.
The best group trip planner apps in 2026, compared fairly: Travel Life, Wanderlog, Lambus, TripIt and Roadtrippers, what each does best and who each one suits.
The best itinerary apps in 2026, compared fairly: Travel Life, Wanderlog, TripIt, Stippl, Lambus, Polarsteps and Flighty, what each does best and who it suits.