[For Beginners] A Summary of How to Book Overseas Travel! Read This and You Can Depart with Peace of Mind!

Hello, I'm risu, a travel-loving blogger.

"I want to go on an overseas trip, but how do I book it?"
"I'm nervous about my first trip abroad..."

For those of you feeling this way, I have put together a clear, step-by-step guide on “how to book overseas travel”! I'll also be introducing convenient booking sites that I actually use, along with some little tips, so please be sure to read until the end.

I introduce recommended travel site apps in this article.

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Step 1: Decide on your destination and dates✏️

Start here!
The destination and time of your trip will greatly influence your satisfaction. Choose the perfect destination for you while considering the climate, events, and budget.

Points
• Aiming for the off-season according to your budget is a great deal
• Early booking is essential for peak seasons (New Year's, Golden Week, Obon)


→ If sightseeing is your main goal, June, September, and October are recommended!It's the off-season, and the climate is just right—not too hot and not too cold, which is great◎

Step 2: Book your flight tickets✈️

Once you've decided on your destination and dates, the next step is arranging your flight tickets. Nowadays, it's convenient because you can easily compare and book online.

Recommended sites
• Skyscanner: Great for finding the lowest prices
• Expedia: Convenient for booking flight + hotel sets
• Official websites: Sometimes the official site is cheapest for LCCs

Tips
• Departing and returning on weekdays tends to be cheaper
• Searching in your browser's incognito mode makes it easier to avoid price fluctuations


→ If you can take time off freely, I recommend setting your departure and return dates to the cheapest days to get the lowest price!! First, check the days with cheap flights✔️ Then secure your time off◎

Step 3: Decide on your accommodation🏨

Next is choosing your accommodation, such as a hotel or guesthouse. The atmosphere of where you stay can completely change your impression of the trip, so be sure to check reviews and location.

Recommended sites
• Booking.com: Plenty of options and many offer free cancellation
• Agoda: Strong in the Asian region
• Airbnb: For those who want to experience local life; also recommended for large groups

Checkpoints
• Access to stations and tourist spots
• Use a rating of 8.0 or higher as a guide
• Conditions like free Wi-Fi and breakfast included


→ Think carefully about what your purpose is!If you want to relax and enjoy an extraordinary experience at a hotel, go for a luxury hotel! If sightseeing is your main goal, go for a hotel with a good location! It's best to think about your conditions properly when looking for a hotel🔍

Step 4: Research and book local transportation and sightseeing🚗

It's smooth to research tourist spots you want to visit, local tours, and transportation methods in advance!

Convenient services
• Pre-book local activities with Klook or Veltra
• KKday: A local activity site strong in the Asian region
• Check travel routes on Google Maps; downloading them in advance is great◎
• It's also good to check if there is a local transportation IC card◎


→ I'm the type who doesn't plan trips, but I do the bare minimum of research.How to ride trains, preparing a SIM card, whether it's a card-based society, etc.!Also, downloading Google Maps in advance gives you peace of mind♪

Step 5: Purchase travel insurance🏥

Medical expenses can be very high overseas... To be prepared for any emergency, purchasing travel insurance is a must!

How to enroll
• Insurance included with credit cards(Check the conditions carefully)
• Travel insurance you can purchase online (e.g., insurance company websites)


→I use insurance included with my credit card. Conditions vary by card, such as whether it is only valid if you bought the flight ticket with that card, or if it is valid when used locally. Make sure to check carefully!

Step 6: Packing & Advance Preparation🧳

Finally, make sure to prepare everything you need without forgetting anything!

Main items to pack
• Passport(Check the expiration date)
• Flight and hotel booking confirmations
• Overseas SIM card or pocket Wi-Fi
• Local currency or international cash card
• Regular medications, spare masks, etc.

I have summarized packing items
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Summary

If you book systematically, overseas travel is not scary!

People often think overseas travel sounds "difficult," but it is actually very simple if you follow the steps.
Once you have prepared thoroughly, all that is left is to enjoy yourself!

Using this article as a reference, I hope your wonderful trip gets off to a smooth start!

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