Routine guide

Travel Preparation

A calm pre-trip checklist to handle documents, bookings, packing and the house before you leave.

Travel days feel calmer when most decisions are handled in advance. This routine gathers documents, bookings and packing into one simple checklist.

When to use this routine

Use this routine in the week leading up to any trip, whether it is a quick weekend away or a longer holiday.

Steps in this routine

  1. 1.

    Check passports and visas

    Confirm passport validity and any visa or entry requirements well before you travel.

  2. 2.

    Confirm bookings and transfers

    Double check flights, trains, accommodation and local transfers. Save confirmations in one place.

  3. 3.

    Arrange travel insurance

    Buy or confirm travel insurance and note the policy number and emergency contact.

  4. 4.

    Pack chargers, adapters and tech

    Gather chargers, adapters, headphones and power banks into a single travel tech pouch.

  5. 5.

    Prepare your house to be empty

    Empty bins, clear the fridge of anything that will spoil and run or empty the dishwasher.

  6. 6.

    Set out travel day outfit and essentials

    Lay out what you will wear plus passport, wallet, keys and tickets the night before.

Tips for running this routine

FAQ

How far in advance should I run this?

For most trips, start 3–7 days before you leave so there is time for visas, insurance and last-minute purchases.

Does this work for work trips and holidays?

Yes. The same base routine works for both. You can add work-specific steps like presentations when you copy the template.

Use this routine in RoutineHQ

Save this template as a reusable routine, tweak the steps and run it in Run Mode whenever you need it.

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