Planning a trip today is no longer just about booking tickets and hotels. With the availability of online tools, APIs, and travel platforms, it has become a structured and almost “technical” process. Recently, I planned a trip to Sikkim, and the entire workflow felt very similar to solving a real-world problem using digital tools. Here’s a simple breakdown of how I approached it. 🔹 Step 1: Research & Data Collection The first step was gathering information — destinations, weather conditions, travel routes, and permits. Instead of jumping between random blogs, I created a simple checklist and filtered only useful data points: Key destinations (Gangtok, Tsomgo Lake, Nathula Pass) Best time to visit Travel restrictions and permits Estimated budget This phase is similar to requirement gathering in any tech project. 🔹 Step 2: Structuring the Itinerary Once the data was collected, the next step was organizing it into a logical flow.…