My general sequence for an overseas trip is to use a slew of tools: 1. Choose the dates based on compatibility with my work schedule or particular events I wan

My general sequence for an overseas trip is to use a slew of tools: 1. Choose the dates based on compatibility with my work schedule or particular events I want to visit (e.g. festivals) 2. Use Google Flights and matrix.itasoftware.com to get a idea of prices 3. i. Use a shared Google Sheet to list out options and my schedule (e.g. plotting out a row for each day of the trip, to allocate out days to each destination) 3. ii. Check Google / Wikipedia / TripAdvisor to see the top attractions - add these to the Sheet for reference while I'm on the trip, and also use this to make sure I've allocated the right amount of time to each place. 4. Use booking.com or Expedia to find the best deals for accommodation (usually I use hotels) 5. Book directly on the airline's website, since that often has the best price.