It can be hard to know where to start when planning your dream trip.

What’s the first step?

What’s the second? Third? Fourth?

Travel can seem like a daunting subject with so much information available and, the longer you go away, the more things you seem to have to think about.

I want to make planning your next gap year, family vacation, around the world, or backpacking trip simple and easy. On this page, you’ll find a curated list of the best articles on this site related to planning a trip – whether it’s a two week vacation to Italy, or a year-long trip around the world. The tips are broken down into categories so you can find the information you need fast and effectively.