Planning

Knew we wanted our next big trip to be Asia and booked the points tickets outbound and return a year in advance. We did reading and research to narrow down the countries/cities to visit and then kicked into gear in the fall after coming back from our fall visit to Toronto . More research, then booking 20 flights or trains,, 19 hotels, etc. and we are now pretty well organized with a 200-page custom guidebook. Made a few bookings, especially for some cooking classes and food tours.
Several visas applied for and received and advanced customs forms or phone apps to configure, so are all set for smooth encounters with officialdom, we hope!
Have had to review our packing list as we insist on traveling carry-on only, but the regional airlines have standard carry-on limits of 7kg. We have purchased upgrades to 14kg combined carry-on and personal item where possible. I really hope we can avoid ever checking a bag.Read more