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Planning three years in advance - where to start?
In three years or so, I would have enough money saved up and enough time. This would be a three week trip to Japan during the summer. Is there anything you think I should consider, or is it too early to think about this? Also, where in Japan would you suggest I visit? |
3 years in advance for a 3 week trip ?! You're going to Japan, not the moon :-)
Seriously though, So much can happen in 3 years. I'd start thinking of a plan a year before and even that's a bit early. I'm boarding a flight to Japan in exactly 2 months and don't know where I'm staying yet. |
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But at the same time I also agree, its kinda hard to plan base on all sorts of unforeseen circumstances I only just started planning for my honemoon which is suppose to be in October, I mean, we have been talking about it, but i never sat down to really plan anything out |
Planning 3 years in advance is pretty excessive.
I planned 3 months in advance. Bought my plane ticket 2 weeks ago and I'm leaving to Tokyo March 27. First time to Japan and dont speak Japanese. |
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KyotoTEA, what kind of places do you want to visit? Maybe if you give us some information, we can help you to plan your budget a little, hence shortening the wait? |
Yeah, I guess it's a bit early to be doing any serious planning. As godwine said, yes I am a student. I'm signing for a full-ride scholarship so I have my hands tied for a while. The terms are pretty much "Don't die, don't change, don't get injured, don't screw around." Right now the plan is development and maintenance (it's a sports scholarship) so my parents suggested I put the trip on hold. I guess the reason I'm thinking about it so early is because I'm saving up already. I want to make sure I'm not short on cash by the time I want to go. On that note, does anybody know what sort of costs I'm looking at for hotels in Japan? I guess it could depend where you are, but I've heard it's somewhere around 3,500 - 7,000 Yen per night. Does that sound accurate? |
If you're saving money for 3 years, you'll have enough to stay there for at least 2.
Seriously, Kerouac it and go at the end of the week if you've planned it out so far in advance. 3 years is way too much time to plan for a 3 week trip, so relax, save a bit of money, wait for the economy to change and shift before looking too intensley at prices, and then just go. |
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You can live/travel quite cheap in Japan if you know how to. Granted you wont be staying at any 5 star hotels or eating gourmet meals, but it can be done while still having an enjoyable experience. I once paid ￥1900 per night for a hostel in Osaka that had a bar and really friendly managers - every time I go back to Osaka I make sure to make a reservation there :D
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Wow! A 3 year plan to stay in Japan for 3 weeks?
I'm just glad you're not planning a 3 year stay. You'd probably be in your 50's by the time you buy that plane ticket. :D You can find a business hotel in Tokyo for around 5500 yen a night. Toyoko Inn is a popular chain and if you become a member, you can get an even better deal on extended visits. Of course things could change a lot in 3 years. The yen could be worth something different, the cost of living could go up, the chain could have gone under, etc. |
i think its a good idea to start so early. ull be very organised. if u dont plan well enough, then when ur there, u may waste time. its japan! wen i go, im gonna plan super good cuz i want it to be special! thats just my opinion though! i think u should go to the imerial palace. sounds cool to me!! and mt fuji!
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I think you are in the right mind set to start saving now, but I wouldnt really start putting too much thought into anything else at this stage - you will just spend 3 years waiting for time to go faster so you can go on your trip!
Trust me, i booked my flights only 6-8 months in advance of my trip and have spent all this time counting down the days. Also, I dont know what position you are in to save money and how much but since you have three years to save money you could possibly go for longer then 3 weeks or perhaps add a second country onto you itinerary. |
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