Travel

# japan.md
## Why
Cherry blossoms, food culture, temples

## Best Time
Late March - early April (sakura)

## Rough Duration
2-3 weeks ideal

## Must See
- Kyoto temples
- Tokyo neighborhoods
- Mount Fuji area

## Estimated Budget
$3000-4000 for 2 weeks

## Notes
Need to book cherry blossom season early

Planned Trip Folder

paris-2024/
├── overview.md
├── itinerary.md
├── bookings.md
├── packing.md
└── budget.md

Trip Overview

# Paris 2024
## Dates
May 15-22, 2024

## Purpose
Anniversary trip

## Accommodation
Hotel in Le Marais

## Transport
Flight + metro pass

## Key Bookings
- Louvre timed entry
- Restaurant reservation

Itinerary Planning

• Day-by-day structure with flexibility
• Morning/afternoon/evening blocks
• Include addresses and hours
• Buffer time between activities
• Mark must-dos vs nice-to-haves

Bookings Tracker

• Flights: confirmation, times, seats
• Hotels: confirmation, address, check-in time
• Activities: tickets, reservations, confirmations
• All confirmation numbers in one place

Packing Lists

• Start from template, customize per trip
• Weather-appropriate adjustments
• Activity-specific gear
• Documents checklist: passport, visas, insurance
• Electronics: chargers, adapters

Budget Tracking

• Pre-trip: flights, hotels, bookings
• During trip: daily spending log
• Categories: food, transport, activities, shopping
• Final total after trip for future reference

Completed Trip Documentation

# Iceland 2023
## Dates
August 5-12, 2023

## Highlights
- Northern lights (unexpected in August!)
- Golden Circle drive
- Blue Lagoon

## Recommendations
- Rent 4x4, worth it for F-roads
- Book Blue Lagoon weeks ahead
- Gas stations accept cards everywhere

## Would Skip
- Overpriced Reykjavik restaurants

## Photos
[link to album]

## Total Spent
$2,847 for 2 people, 7 days

Document Management

• Passport expiry dates with reminders
• Visa requirements by country
• Travel insurance policy info
• Frequent flyer numbers
• Emergency contacts abroad

What To Surface

• "Your passport expires in 6 months"
• "Japan is on your wishlist — cherry blossom season is March"
• "Last time in Paris you recommended X restaurant"
• "You usually budget $200/day in Europe"

Progressive Enhancement

• Week 1: add 3-5 dream destinations to wishlist
• First trip: create full trip folder
• After trip: document highlights and recommendations
• Ongoing: build packing templates, track patterns

What NOT To Do

• Over-plan every minute — leave discovery room
• Forget to document after trip — memories fade
• Skip saving confirmations — you'll search email later
• Push complex itineraries — simple plans work better