How I plan my trip,
with four steps

1.
Flights

So you booked your flight, but have no idea where to stay. Location, location, location. This is the most important part of your trip. Depending on where you stay you will have quick access to many accommodations. This will determine your overall trip experience.

2.
Accommodation

Arrival in a different country can be overwhelming. I can guide you to the prcoess of everything from the airport to your hotel. Get info from everything VISA related and cost.

3.
Transportation

When you touchdown during the day or night, you're probably hungry. I will show you the best places to eat. Get settled in and explore day and weekend markets. Also places where you can explore markets and malls.

4.
Tours & Activities

Short on time or just want to something non touristy. I will provide guides and recommended tours and must see attractions. Experience how the locals do for fun.

Flight Planning Links

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1.

Flights: Selecting a Destination Hub with

The first step is to select a destination hub. This is where you start and end your trip.

I use Bangkok as a major hub in South-East Asia. Manila and Kuala Lumpur are great options as well.

I either Book one way tickets, or buy a round trip ticket from the US to Bangkok. I use Google Flights and Skyscanner as a baseline for prices. Then I go to the airline webpage to book it directly.


TIP:There are no direct flights from the US to major cities in SEA. You will have take a layover at some point. Korean Air is a good airline from traveling to Bangkok, it has a short layover in Seoul (ICN).

Flight Routes: Trip Planner with

I use Rome2Rio's trip planner to plan routes in South East Asia. They give me a list of flights and other various transportation methods.

I verify direct flights with FlightConnections. You want to make sure your ownward city has a direct flight to your next destination.

I then use AirAsia.com to book flights and other LCC (Low Cost Carrier) Airlines.

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Tip: You can download the Airline's app to check-in online.

Flight Itinerary with TripIt: forward emails to plans@tripit.com

Once I booked all my flights, I then use Tripit to forward all my flight confirmations to plans@tripit.com

This will create an itinerary for my entire trip. I will use this for flights, accommodations, pre-booked transportation, and activities.
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2.

Accommodation: Selecting a hotel with google.com/travel/hotels and booking with Agoda or Booking.com

STEP 1:

First thing I do is go on google.com/travel/hotels

and look for "Where to stay"

Here are some questions when I select my hotel:

is it a tourist area?
is it near transportation?
is it near nightlife area / bars?
is it near a street market?
is it walking distance to food?
is it in a resort area?

STEP 2:

After reviewing the hotel in google maps, I then proceed to book the hotel through

Agoda or Booking.com
(This is the same process with AirBnb or any hostel booking.)

STEP 3:

I then forward my hotel email reservations to plans@tripit.com

Tip: Location of a hotel, AirBnb, or hostel is one of the most important things when planning a trip. Your location will determine the overall experience. There are different areas that may cater to your travel style.
3.

Transportation: prebooking with 12go.asia and/or Klook

If you are on a schedule and want to prebook transportation from city to city. I would recommend 12go.asia

they provide bus, ferries, boats, taxis from and to your selected destination.

Use Klook to book a prebook private transportation pickup at the airport.

Tip: Location of a hotel, AirBnb, or hostel is one of the most important things when planning a trip. Your location will determine the overall experience. There are different areas that may cater to your travel style.
4.

Tours & Activities: Booking tours with TripAdvisor and Viator

STEP 1:

First thing I do is go on google.com/travel/hotels

and look for "Where to stay"

Here are some questions when I select my hotel:

is it a tourist area?
is it near transportation?
is it near nightlife area / bars?
is it near a street market?
is it walking distance to food?
is it in a resort area?

STEP 2:

After reviewing the hotel in google maps, I then proceed to book the hotel through

Agoda or Booking.com
(This is the same process with AirBnb or any hostel booking.)

STEP 3:

I then forward my hotel email reservations to plans@tripit.com

Tip: Location of a hotel, AirBnb, or hostel is one of the most important things when planning a trip. Your location will determine the overall experience. There are different areas that may cater to your travel style.

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