Tripit

Ever wished that you could keep all your travel materials in one place but didn't want to have to carry around a big folder full of papers? Now you can do it on your smart phone with Tripit, though you can view and edit your trip on either a mobile device or a computer.

Using Tripit, you can upload flight numbers, hotel confirmation numbers, and driving directions. You can also add in an itinerary on each day, and there is space for you to add any special notes about the attractions you plan to visit. For example, if you plan to visit one of the zoos in Chicago, you can manually enter the times of any of the animal feedings or special shows so that you have all that information in one place. Entering a tentative itinerary for your trip can help you determine how much to plan for a day.

Another cool feature of Tripit is the weather. Tripit automatically uploads the weather forecast for each day so that you can see if your itinerary is compatible with the weather. For example, if you plan to visit a zoo on a day that there is a good chance for rain, you can just switch your itinerary plans to a different day. There is also a place for you to enter in the cost of each part of your trip, whether it be lodging, plane tickets, or entrance fees for attractions. You can add more than one traveler who can edit the trip, and once you are finished planning, you can send your itinerary to friends or family. This is extremely helpful if you usually leave flight or hotel information with someone before you depart.

Tripit is simple to use and can be found at www.tripit.com. It is free, but just remember you will need to have internet to access all of its features.

Happy planning!

Has anyone else had any experience with Tripit?

First Impressions: London

My husband and I have travelled to Europe 3 times and visited 10 different countries over those three trips. Each city we have visited has been very unique. This series of posts includes our first impressions of specific cities.

 

London, England

 

 

London was my first European city to ever visit. When I was in college, I really wanted to study abroad at Harlaxton College in England but was never blessed with the opportunity. That being said, it had always been a goal for me to visit Europe, but I was never really certain I would ever get there. On the flight from the US to London, I didn't sleep. At all. I was way too excited and when we started our descent to Heathrow, I literally cried, I was so excited.

 

Our few nights in London consisted of London Walks, the British Museum, Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London, London Walks, and a day trip to Bath, Stonehenge, and Windsor Castle, among other stops.

 

Overall, we found London to be very "liveable" even though there are some differences in daily living from what we are used to here in the Midwest. Part of me wishes I had taken a year to live in a flat in London, but I believe that kind of opportunity has since passed me by.

 First impressions?

 

Regal. Grand. International. Traditional. Green. Rich in history. Proud.

 

 

Comment with your own description of the city!