Trip Preparation
One reason this site exists is to help us prepare for our upcoming adventure. With that purpose in mind, this page will be updated with all of the things we need to do before we depart. We would love your help in getting ready for this trip so please leave your thoughts below in the comments.
The LandingStanding, all-encompassing, surprisingly thorough, master to-do list:
Travel Documents:
New passport for MegDONEVisa for first country visit(Chilean Visas available at airport) DONE- Investigate visa requirements for possible destinations
Research travel insurance coverage
Medical:
Doctor’s visits for pre-trip checkupsResearch what shots/medicine might be necessaryResearch medical insurance coverageResearch how medical prescriptions will be handled while travelling
Travel Planning:
- Pick initial destination (Santiago, Chile here we come!) DONE
- Research WWOOFing opportunities
- Make plans to visit friends overseas
Research best travel items and buy what is necessaryResearch international cell phonesGet Skype accounts for talking to friends and family while travelling
Personal Finances:
Pro forma budget (monthly)- Setup investment strategy while travelling
- Manage savings strategy while travelling
Investigate how banking will be handled while overseas- Make passive income while travelling
Pre-trip Logistics:
Store/sell/throw away everything in apartmentDecide what to do with car during trip: sell vs storage
The list will be updated as we dominate our planning but your help is needed… So what have we missed?
