![]() Thank goodness there are lots of free printables that I can use. I mean, I’m crafty but I am definitely not an artist. If you’re like me, reality sets in when I realize that there’s no way to make my journal look that amazing. If you have spent any time at all looking at Bullet Journals on Pinterest, you’ll find that there are so many creative and amazing ideas. Let me know how you organize your travels, or if you use OneNote differently.Bullet Journal Printables You Can Print and Use Today I reference the ingredients list from my phone while I’m at the store, and then can prop my iPad on the kitchen counter to see the directions while I cook:įor more information or to download OneNote for FREE online, click here. I have also used OneNote to organize my recipes, moving plans, and even ideas for this blog! Here’s an example of a page from my recipes with sections organized by type (entrée, soup, sides, dessert, etc.). sit on left side for best views, tipping restaurants, taxis is/is not expected) Places to visit with hours of operation/ticket prices.One page/section per city or day of your trip (Stockholm, Helsinki, Day 1, 2, etc.).Here are some ideas for sections/pages to get you started: You’ll figure out what organization works best for you. The best way to learn OneNote is to explore and start using it. Step 5 – After the TripĪfter the trip, I keep the section archived in another notebook as an easy reference in case someone asks for advice or where I stayed, etc. You can also write your travel journal using OneNote, though I prefer the classic Moleskine Notebooks. (I also print out hard copies of the itinerary/confirmations as back-up). Flights: $762+183+92+95=(One Note will insert the total $1,132.00!) Step 4 – During the Tripīecause it’s easily accessible and syncs automatically with my phone or iPad, it becomes my life source during the trip with confirmation numbers, notes, etc. Tip: If you type an equation, OneNote will automatically calculate it for you after you type equal (=), which can help you in budget planning. Things start getting more organized, and it becomes an official itinerary with flight info/confirmations: And it forms into a to do list – “Book flight, book hotel”. Step 3 – Planning & ConfirmationsĪs a trip starts to take shape, I expand the section and add other pages for sample itineraries, budget, research on flights, hotels, getting there, etc. For instructions on sharing notebooks, watch this Microsoft Video. Tip: You can share notebooks with others to make it a collaborative trip, or keep your family back home in the loop for your itinerary. ![]() These sections become landing pages for ideas, links and tips to save for later: When I start to get serious about a trip, the section grows, but still in a pretty disorganized fashion. Most of my pages are a disorganized smattering of notes/photos, or an empty page with one or two half-baked ideas: ex. “Spring time is best for flowers!” “So-and-so says it takes 2 days to get from Marrakesh to the Sahara” Think of it like a brainstorm, or a bulletin board or Pinterest page for each destination. Then, I jot down ideas as I hear or find them: things to do/see, hotel/restaurant recommendations. I keep a notebook for general travel ideas with a section for each place I’d like to go. Personally, I don’t think you need a template the program is already so flexible and customize-able that you can insert tables, to do lists, photos anywhere. However, Microsoft has removed these templates and only provide travel planner templates for Word/Excel. Note about Templates: Microsoft used to have themed templates for OneNote, including a travel planner with budget tool, etc., which is what many similar blog posts show in their examples. GoogleDocs and DropBox are also cloud-based, but I like the organization of OneNote better.įor a quick overview of OneNote, check out this YouTube Video. It’s also cloud-based, so it can sync with all of your devices (computers, phone, iPad, etc.). It allows you to organize your thoughts, ideas, photos, etc. OneNote is part of the Microsoft Office suite and is laid out like a digital series of notebooks and folders. This is how I use it for my vacation planning. I never thought I would be such a proponent of a Microsoft product, but here I am: I LOVE Microsoft OneNote (it’s free I’m not getting any kickbacks) and use it to organize many things in life, including my travel plans.
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