Leave Early · worksheet
Travel planning worksheet
A simple worksheet for contacts, transport, check-ins, and Plan B.
A short worksheet to fill in before you go and keep with you. Your trip details are yours — keep this somewhere that works for you.
1. Before you go
What do you want to have sorted before you leave?
Examples: A copy of your documents stored somewhere you can reach. Someone at home who knows your rough outline. A way to pay that isn't your only way to pay.
2. The first 10 minutes somewhere new
What would you look for when you arrive somewhere unfamiliar?
Examples: The exit nearest your seat or room. Where staff are. A well-lit way out. How you'd get back if your phone died.
3. Getting around
How you plan to get around, and what the backup looks like.
Examples: The main option. A backup that doesn't depend on your phone. Roughly what a licensed ride should cost.
4. Staying somewhere
What you'd check on arrival at accommodation, and what you'd do if it didn't feel right.
Examples: A working lock and a second way out. Where the fire exit's. A plan for leaving early if you need to.
5. Check-ins
Who you'd check in with, and how — written here so you don't have to remember it tired.
6. Plan A / Plan B
For the parts of the trip most likely to change, write both versions.
Examples: Plan A if everything runs on time. Plan B if the last connection is missed. Plan B if you'd rather leave early.
7. Official information to have offline
Write down the official numbers and links you'd want without data.
Examples: Your country's travel advisory line. Your consulate or embassy details. Local emergency number for where you're going.