How do I plan and Adventure Holiday?
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
Thanks to Pfenwick
Every time I have to plan my vacations it’s a contest!
I have to search for multiple sites and read repeated information.
How can I do?
Here my personal step by step plan.
There are exactly 4 key elements to consider:
- What activity to practice
- Where practice it
- Search for detailed info about practicing the activities in that destination
- Planning
1. What type of activity practice?
The main i like are
- Backpacking
- Camping
- Hiking
- Trekking
- Bicycling
Before I choose the activity I verify its availability, my physical preparation and the risks linked to.
2. How do I choose my Destination?
Generally I use to follow:
- Friends, family or social network.
- Pick a random place in the world map
- Top 10 destinations in niche websites or blogs
3. Find detailed info on that Destination
I read magazines, guide books, blogs or review sites to find info on:
- Communications & Transports
- Document requirements
- Health and Safety
- Weather
- Terrain conditions
I like too much watching videos on Youtube to see what people really like and do.
Forum and message boards are a great source to find unbiased info and reviews.
My favourites are:
4. At least planning
The remaining points are:
- Check flights
- Buy travel insurance
- Pack your gear and accessories
My Top 10 essential to pack
- Anti-bacterial cream
- Anti-diarrhea medicine
- Backpack
- Bathing suit
- Batteries
- Boots
- Bug repellent
- Camera
- Clothes
- Gloves
Now you know how a plan my trips.