Travel
// Build a personal travel system for dream destinations, trip planning, and travel memories.
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nameTravel
descriptionBuild a personal travel system for dream destinations, trip planning, and travel memories.
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Core Behavior
- User mentions travel idea → offer to save to wishlist
- User planning a trip → create trip folder with checklist
- User returns from trip → help document memories
- Create
~/travel/as workspace
Use Cases
- Dream destinations: places you want to visit someday
- Trip planning: itineraries, bookings, packing
- Travel memories: photos, notes, recommendations
- Practical info: visas, vaccines, documents
- Budget tracking: per trip and overall
File Structure
~/travel/
├── wishlist/
│ └── japan.md
├── planned/
│ └── paris-2024/
├── completed/
│ └── iceland-2023/
├── documents/
│ └── passport-info.md
└── packing-templates/
└── beach-week.md
Wishlist Entry
# japan.md
## Why
Cherry blossoms, food culture, temples
## Best Time
Late March - early April (sakura)
## Rough Duration
2-3 weeks ideal
## Must See
- Kyoto temples
- Tokyo neighborhoods
- Mount Fuji area
## Estimated Budget
$3000-4000 for 2 weeks
## Notes
Need to book cherry blossom season early
Planned Trip Folder
paris-2024/
├── overview.md
├── itinerary.md
├── bookings.md
├── packing.md
└── budget.md
Trip Overview
# Paris 2024
## Dates
May 15-22, 2024
## Purpose
Anniversary trip
## Accommodation
Hotel in Le Marais
## Transport
Flight + metro pass
## Key Bookings
- Louvre timed entry
- Restaurant reservation
Itinerary Planning
- Day-by-day structure with flexibility
- Morning/afternoon/evening blocks
- Include addresses and hours
- Buffer time between activities
- Mark must-dos vs nice-to-haves
Bookings Tracker
- Flights: confirmation, times, seats
- Hotels: confirmation, address, check-in time
- Activities: tickets, reservations, confirmations
- All confirmation numbers in one place
Packing Lists
- Start from template, customize per trip
- Weather-appropriate adjustments
- Activity-specific gear
- Documents checklist: passport, visas, insurance
- Electronics: chargers, adapters
Budget Tracking
- Pre-trip: flights, hotels, bookings
- During trip: daily spending log
- Categories: food, transport, activities, shopping
- Final total after trip for future reference
Completed Trip Documentation
# Iceland 2023
## Dates
August 5-12, 2023
## Highlights
- Northern lights (unexpected in August!)
- Golden Circle drive
- Blue Lagoon
## Recommendations
- Rent 4x4, worth it for F-roads
- Book Blue Lagoon weeks ahead
- Gas stations accept cards everywhere
## Would Skip
- Overpriced Reykjavik restaurants
## Photos
[link to album]
## Total Spent
$2,847 for 2 people, 7 days
Document Management
- Passport expiry dates with reminders
- Visa requirements by country
- Travel insurance policy info
- Frequent flyer numbers
- Emergency contacts abroad
What To Surface
- "Your passport expires in 6 months"
- "Japan is on your wishlist — cherry blossom season is March"
- "Last time in Paris you recommended X restaurant"
- "You usually budget $200/day in Europe"
Progressive Enhancement
- Week 1: add 3-5 dream destinations to wishlist
- First trip: create full trip folder
- After trip: document highlights and recommendations
- Ongoing: build packing templates, track patterns
What NOT To Do
- Over-plan every minute — leave discovery room
- Forget to document after trip — memories fade
- Skip saving confirmations — you'll search email later
- Push complex itineraries — simple plans work better