Planning Ahead

If I have an event or a trip coming up in a few months time, I love the planning phase, almost as much as the event it self! 

Yes I will put my hand up if anyone accuses me of 'over-planning' !!

I like to think well ahead of the trip, what I will need to take using my travel packing list, looking at maps, if it's somewhere I've not been to before. 

If I'm driving there I look at the EV charging points en route or near to the destination and alternatives and make a note of those in my organiser. 

I end up with a few pages of information, some on pre-printed inserts that I've created/used for several years, but also using simple lined coloured paper, these pages are inserted close to the date of the event and they 'stand-out' in the stack of pages. I will also insert a 'Today' marker at that week as well so I can quickly turn to that week. 

On my computer I will create a list of sites that I bookmark within Protopage, so they are easy to find again. These might be links to the hotel, shops nearby, transport sites etc. 

If I'm going by train or by air, I print off my tickets and my hotel reservation details. Yes, I know there are e-tickets, but I still like to have a paper copy, even if I don't use them on the journey! They are there 'just in case' 

When it comes to packing... and what luggage I will use, that is when we are getting close to the departure day. I'm ticking off things on my packing list to make sure I've not forgotten anything. I have some favourite bags that I use for short weekend trips for carrying the variety of items needed these days! That's a whole topic in itself! 

You would be correct in thinking that I don't like 'last minute' or 'being rushed' 

I use my Filofax Travel Wallet to carry tickets and documents etc.

I've started to use a 'On return' list, so nothing gets forgotten when I get back home to France. 

Do you enjoy planning for events? With Christmas approaching, there is no harm in getting ahead of the last minute rush, use a dedicated section of your organiser or a separate organiser, a slimline or compact may be.