TRAVEL PLAN WITH ME ✈️ (Booking Flights, Budgeting, Itinerary & More!) | How To Plan A Trip Abroad

[@AshlynneEaton]

What are YOUR top tips for planning travel? And do you have any suggestions/recommendations for our New Zealand trip? I’d love to hear them! 🤍 P.S. Here’s a little breakdown I put together for the video, in case you’re wanting to check out a specific section. 🗺 HOW TO TRAVEL PLAN LIKE A PRO » Pick a destination [0:34] » Decide on a budget [1:30] » Pick a time frame for travel [3:21] » Start booking [4:46] » Flights [4:56] » Get inspiration [8:11] » Accommodations [10:18] » Transportation [12:50] » The details [14:16] » Documents [14:31] » Money [15:57] » Language [17:36] » Phones & data [18:22] » Set an itinerary [19:26] » Events & activities [19:35] » Food & drinks [20:26] » Putting it all together [21:53] » Start packing [23:42] Happy travel planning! ✈

[@adriennehart7453]

New Zealand was my bucket list trip. LOTR are my favorite movies and ever since they came out I knew I had to visit! Hobbiton is very touristy but worth the visit! Glow worm cave is awesome too! And Milford sound! We did a lot of country driving and enjoyed the scenery and all the sheep. 🐑 I know some people do a van to see both islands but we flew to the South Island after a week on the north island and loved doing it that way! We had an AMAZING trip and I hope you do too! Ooo just remembered if you’re a Lord of the Rings fan hike up to mount Sunday. The filming location of Rohan. The set is torn down and it’s not touristy at all. We only saw a few other people there but it’s beautiful! Esp in November the mountains will be snow capped! It’s a bit of a back road to get there just fyi!

[@CappuccinoCoffeeCat]

As a kiwi, I really, really recommend Taupo, Rotorua and some Auckland Areas. Well worth it and exposes you to the original people of our land

[@roslynalcock6917]

2 tips: Take out a comprehensive travel insurance policy (you never know what life will throw at you) and make sure to reconfirm any upcoming flight details because changes and flight cancellations can easily happen!

[@clairegibney6488]

Great tips. My tip is always get travel insurance. My partner got sick when we visited Morocco on our first holiday together. It was not something we really thought of but got as it was super cheap package with our flights. It covered hospital stay and our flights home. Highly recommended for stress free travel. You have the choice of annual travel insurance so you are covered for all your travels. Please do not travel without travel insurance. Unless you have money to burn.

[@msjenwebb]

So many valuable tips in this video that I'd never thought of esp asking yourself questions like relaxation or adventure trip.. and doing a ton of research before going like the weather, good places to eat and fun things to do. Please do a follow-up video with your minimalist packing trips!

[@AshlynneEaton]

So glad you enjoyed it!! And thanks for letting me know you want to see that video! 🤍

[@oliviab4412]

@@AshlynneEaton I would love to see the packing video as well!!

[@amandahagen1907]

I know you enjoy tea- maybe try to source some local Manuka honey as a treat to bring home!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oooh I love that idea!!

[@s.sflower]

Wow, great idea!!!

[@celinabiguetti]

Oh you should be able to get pretty cheap flights between NZ and Aus, sometimes even as cheap as domestic flights within Australia! That might be a solution for getting to Aus without spending a fortune!

[@portiadane6020]

I used to manually type my itineraries. Now I use AI, it includes activties, weather, outfits everything! So good.👍

[@s.sflower]

Wow Ashlynne, this video is so well-thought-out and just excellent. I truly appreciate your hard work and your quality information and editing skills. It's amazing how you give us all this valid and useful information for free here on KZbin. Thank you so much!!! I love all the tips and ideas 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@meghin5289]

This was SO helpful, thank you! We're planning our first big international trip for 2023 and you touched on a lot of things I hadn't thought about.

[@hannahms208]

I love your packing videos!! I would love it if you made one for your upcoming trip!!

[@whfh178]

I cannot thank you enough!! I've been wanting to travel for sooo long but didn't even know where to start. This has been an AMAZING help. I will start working on those plans ❤️❤️

[@daisyrowaro44]

Absolutely loved your video ! And so excited you're traveling to NZ which is in my part of the world. I'm from Papua New Guinea which is just above Australia. A friend and I toured the North Island of NZ in 2018 ( Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo and Wellington) and loved it ! One of the big highlights was white water rafting in Taupo, the hot springs in Rotorua and the restaurant there overlooking Rotorua which was accessed by a chair lift. I would recommend also trying a hangi which is the traditional food of the Maori people in NZ. This will be a real cultural experience of the first nations people in NZ. I also recommend seeing a Maori cultural event with their traditional singing and dancing. Before sports games are played especially Rigby you'll see the NZ team do the Haka which is a traditional war cry of the Maori people. Spectacular to watch! Have an awesome trip to NZ you'll love it! I am currently planning an overseas trip so loved watching your video ! Thank you Ashlynne love your content!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Thank you so much and that’s so cool! I think we will be spending a few days on the North Island as well, and we definitely want to check out Auckland and Rotorua!!

[@daisyrowaro44]

You're very welcome Ashlynne. You'll love NZ it's absolutely beautiful! Thank you again for your beautiful video and awesome content ! Your channel on you tube is one of my top favorites so always look forward to your content. God bless.

[@happybookishgirl]

Very well timed! This is great content. I was able to make a list and I hadn’t thought of many of these side items! ❤

[@sihembouaoud1813]

Have a Nice trip thanks for sharing these advices

[@Angeixo-ub2uh]

I’ve just discovered your channel, i really like your videos! All your content has something to do with what I’m interested in. New favourite KZbinr 🤗🤗

[@amiensarabellis8391]

No need to apologize for all the info because it is useful.

[@sumyat_caroline]

Love all the tips & suggestions.. Best video ever ❤ Thank you for sharing

[@heatherishmaelmcarthur243]

Thank you for sharing all of these travel tips!!

[@vivianesmith8207]

I like your videos. Thanks for sharing the tips! I went to Brazil earlier this year and now, my family and I are going to California! :)

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh that’s so fun!! Hope you have a great time in California!!

[@slayer4810]

One thing with me I noticed is, I’m not a really good planner I like to do things on whim but sometimes that cost more time than I anticipate, and I want to get the most of my vacation. But I also want to cut cost. So it’s a headache to try to balance out all of it to get an optimal experience. Im just figuring out how people do it.

[@mustcooktea]

So excited that you are visiting my country. You have chosen some beautiful places to visit. I love Tekapo and Milford Sound is gorgeous.

[@alicja4620]

Awesome summary. One of the best I have ever seen on travel planning. Thank you and gretings from Poland!

[@naromyramirez1893]

So thankful for this video. Amazing just what I needed ! 😊

[@sakinabivins9415]

Thanks for the time stamps bc there was a lot of information to take in at once. Great video BTW.

[@Shelbalicious]

I'm also planning a trip to Italy! How did you figure out where to start your stay (as in which part of the country) and make your way through the cities? Did you stay at different locations throughout the trip or did you make day trips and head back to the same spot? I hope that question makes sense..

[@rishabhtyagi7369]

Start by deciding on a tourist location or a destination like a city that is a must visit. Or you can start with entry points of the country. Book ur hotel strategical. You can book multiple hotels. Its very common. Just focus on duration from ur hotel to attractions.

[@niccorrigan4359]

From NZ, you have definitely chosen all the beautiful parts of NZ to visit. One bit of advice, when asked where you come from locals say that you are Canadian even though you live in the States, you will get a more friendlier response from them.

[@juliereads]

Love the footage from Boston! I was just there for a long weekend and I loved it!

[@michelleconterato3709]

Try some mineral mud from Rotorua geysers and Bungi jumping, obviously. Hope you have an amazing time!

[@calibirdz]

clean video , how far ahead do you usually book

[@shelbizzle131]

Awesome video, this is so helpful!! I’m pretty good at planning trips but there were some SUPER helpful tips in here; definitely need to check out those ticket websites!! Have a great time and we’re looking forward to the pics!! ✨

[@AshlynneEaton]

Ohhh you’re going to love them!! Scott’s Cheap Flights and Faredrop are the best!! 🤍

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Ashlynne good morning happy Saturday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@AhaYAHCreations]

At the moment I'm only doing local travels in South Africa due to affordability; and my family is planning to visit Cape Town next year cos I haven't been there & really looking forward to it. Thanks for the helpful tips.😍

[@HanhNguyen-uk8bc]

I think it should be mentioned that those flight deal websites are US specific. You can't set your home airport if you live in another country. They also require monthly subscriptions to utilize all of the features. I used to love Airbnb but it hardly has the best deals anymore. I've gone back to booking hotels, especially nice if you can find one that includes breakfast as part of the reservation, and they're more predictable in terms of what you can expect to get. Less scams, too. I've also found Expedia gives pretty good deals overall when searching for flights and hotels. It's worth it to sign up for breakfast through them (if not included) because they get a better rate than if you pay per person at the hotel. If you have an account, you can accrue points to get discounts on future stays, and sometimes they offer member only rates or special perks like parking credit. (That might be more specific to Europe where you have to pay for parking.) Didn't know about that grid system in Google so will definitely use that going forward. P.S. If you ever find yourself in Munich, Germany check out Krua Thai for some awesome, cheap, and authentic Thai food.

[@britnipaige]

Ahh this is amazing!! Thank you for your tips! I’m heading to New Zealand in April - I can’t wait to see your vlog from the trip!

[@XeniaSketchbookPages]

I usually feel so stressed when I plan my vacation. Thank you for these tips. They will definitely help me next time :)

[@chantelle2200]

Australian flights are quite expensive at the moment. Due to the pandemic, everything slowed down. Give it a year or 2

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Such a beautiful job! I’m going to the Philippines coming in 4 days for my vacation trip! Happy weekend, Ashlynne!🇵🇭🇵🇭🌸🌸❤️❤️

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh that’s awesome! Hope you have an amazing time in the Philippines!! 🤍

[@mikasaackerman8210]

vine aquí porque quiero aprender inglés y que más escuchando videos así, nueva sub ☺️

[@Raquel96]

Thank you so much for this video 🫶🏻

[@msjenwebb]

Hope you have a great time in New Zealand Ashlynne! Would you do a 🚗 car minimalist video and include vehicle interior and trunk? Thank you!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Thank you so much! I actually did one of those back in July if you want to check that out! 🤍

[@msjenwebb]

@@AshlynneEaton Thanks Ashlynne, I'll do a search for it now! Enjoy the beautiful fall weather in Charlotte this weekend ☺️

[@ivanpadilla4479]

Amazing video and tips, thanks

[@renehoffman4343]

I love New Zealand! 🇳🇿 My husband and I spent a month there for our honeymoon. We can't wait to go back. 🥰

[@davidharris2519]

Southwest airlines here in the US just had a 3 day sale of 29.00 one way from cities across the system out fo Little rock they offered St Louis or Atlanta i bought both

[@TimeaPusok]

I'm planning a trip to Vienna, so this was quite on time! I hope you'll have a great trip to New Zealand 💛

[@gracemai27]

This is so incredibly helpful! Thanks so much ❤ I’m hoping to travel around Europe next summer (New Zealand is definitely on the bucket list) and I’m now so excited to start planning! Please make more videos like this and I can’t wait to see videos from you trip 🙂

[@dfsnsdfn]

Do NOT travel to New Zealand in November if you want any good weather. Spring is a notoriously wet season here. The good weather usually doesn't come until after New Years. For a good "shoulder season" I'd recommend coming in March or April.

[@Shelbalicious]

Another question: how do you deal with long international flights? Are you able to sleep on the flight or do you stay awake the whole time? I feel like those 15-24 hr flights seem unbearable. Any pro tips?

[@AnnaLauraBrownHealthCoach]

Hotel reviews can be mixed. I've stayed in hotels that had a lot of bad reviews and they were great and I would stay again. With airbnb though great review are a must. The biggest one was I stayed in a hotel in France that was recommended by Rick Steves in his France Guide book. There were lots of reviews that said the location is great but everything else sucked but I disagree. I really liked it.

[@s.sflower]

Very true.

[@boubakar5168]

Video superbe ashlynne des endroits magnifiques 😊😊

[@debbiemclean1090]

When you eventually come to Scotland, give me a shout for any advice or information you want. I live in Dundee on the East Coast of Scotland and can show you around Perthshire, Tayside and Angus with fabulous castles and scenery xxxxxxxxxx

[@AshlynneEaton]

I definitely will! Scotland is super high on my list of places to visit!

[@sarahsosa]

Question: Do you pay for a Scott's Cheap Flights membership? If so, which one would you recommend?

[@AshlynneEaton]

I don’t actually! I feel like I’ve gotten some really good deals with the free version. It is definitely something I’m considering for future years though!

[@sarahsosa]

@@AshlynneEaton Thanks for responding! Signed up today and keeping my fingers crossed for some good deals coming my way! 😊

[@zoilagou6923]

Hi, your website asks for a password.. I don't know if thats a technical issue but I thought mentioning it.

[@AhaYAHCreations]

Thanks for noting this. I was surprised as I tried this Friday. Was sad to see this 😔

[@Melbas2024]

Oh cool gotta watch this later.

[@FutileGrief]

Hi! What's your opinion on eSims?

[@jenniferschultz7178]

Start with what you know you don't want. This let's you priorities what's important & meaningful to you. Use independent travel agents - they're able to buy wholesale. For example in 2019 we flew Melbourne Australia- Dubai, Dubai - London, London- Rome, Dubai - Melbourne for less than what we were looking at 1 flight purchasing direct through an airline. Prioritise your interest & pay for a private tour guide. More expensive but the experience you get 1 on 1 with a private tour is priceless Remember you're choosing to visit another country, which mean you're entering their culture. Pay attention to traditional owners & indigenous customs & knowledge - be respectful!

[@eranbenavraham]

cheap way to Australia from the US is to fly to Hawaii and then fly with Jetstar to Australia.

[@luna7453]

I love to travel too :)

[@pamithauthpala9085]

Thank you!

[@busiswaporshaamandafanqa2231]

Please come to south africa 🇿🇦 cape town . Watching all the way from South africa

[@nishathomas57]

What about India....would you like to explore India?

[@Novaa.Liviee]

I hope you come to Australia love from an Australian🌍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@jennystrydom2096]

Cape Town is the BEST place to visit in South Africa!!🌍😃

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Congratulations on 300K ❤🎉 great saw you want to visit my country too 🇮🇱Israel . Fantastic advice & tips ❤

[@CrisTryingToBeProductive]

The same card you use to travel can be used to get cash from a ATM

[@smokeycat4794]

I live in New Zealand

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh that’s so cool!!

[@smokeycat4794]

Thank you. I live in the North island, but I went on a trip with my family to the South Island, Queenstown, a couple of months ago and we all had the best time!

[@baluananth]

Very beautiful your voice ❤️

[@destriamaliasugiono4663]

Btw, Bali is not a country. It’s an island in the country named Indonesia.

[@joshuadala3508]

Sorry but I want to plan a trip for 3 people from Nigeria to dallas

[@blitzkriegbruce5307]

Who is “we”?!?

[@planiversityllc6379]

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[@fabbydabby7194]

Can you plan my holiday for me 😅

[@ryanpegoraro2697]

Hi Ashlynne i just so absolutely love all of your beautiful videos so very very much you are such the most sweetest beautiful gorgeous woman ever in the whole wide world i love you Ashlynne.

[@jenvhanna]

Come over to Sydney , Australia.. 🥰 We can take you around ❤.. I live in Sydney for over 20 years now.. ❤ hit me up

[@freshasdaisies3350]

(((Bali)))

[@nedjla.travels]

Palestine* not Isreal 😌

[@bayantaha64]

Hey Ashlynne It is PALESTINE not israel!

[@h3w45]

Palestine

[@justdavidhere91]

After she wrote "Bali" as a country she wants to visit, I stop watching the video. Girl, Bali is an island. 😂

[@asmaa_vlog_85]

You are so cute and beautiful 💖💖💖💖

[@AshlynneEaton]

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