Planning for trip abroad

Traveling abroad and not being on a packaged trip can be a little daunting. The last trip we had taken was through Costco and I would highly recommend their services. This time, however, we are choosing the “wing it” approach. This approach has its advantages and a few disadvantages. One of the disadvantages is not having all details in place. It can leave people somewhat anxious, however, it can be argued that the “winging it” approach grants more freedom. We are working a compromise, with a few things planned and with blank spaces to fill in however we choose.

Flights

There are several options for flights abroad and it can seem like an exhausting task. We found Google flights to be a great resource, but had the best luck with Scott’s Cheap Flights. The only drawback to Scott’s is that you need to be prepared to pull the trigger when the opportunity arises. 

Lodging

We will initially be staying with friends and have also booked Airbnb in Naples for part of our trip.  We have had mixed results with Airbnb in the states but are keeping our fingers crossed for a good experience. Though there are a lot of resources to try to find the right rental, it still seems like it is not something that renter is in complete control of.  I look at it as most people are good natured, maybe that’s simple and naive but without any basic trust, this process would be close to impossible!