1stTrip – Travel Mat™ - User Getting Started How-To Guide

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Why use Travel Mat™? A typical trip takes 3–5 hours of searching. With 1stTrip you get results in minutes: transfers, tickets, carry-on fit, seats, eSIMs, and more. Preview is free; credits or a monthly plan unlock files and calendar links.

Fly — flights, transfers, carry-on rules, seats, eSIMs.
Train — passes vs singles, reservations, late last-train checks.
Drive — routes, weather overlays, detours, EV stops, parking with costs & availability.
Destination Adventure — walks, hikes, cycling loops, local picks.
Packing & Gear — bag/device fit, adapters, chargers.
Exports — CSV, KML, GPX, Markdown, plus live calendars (monthly).

Time saved: 3–5 hours → minutes per trip.

2) Travel Mat™ — plan multi-stop routes & packing

Purpose plan routes, packing, and exports.

Quick Start

Enter origin, destinations, and dates
Add bag/device sizes to check fit
Pick travel type (train, bus, flight)
Preview in Markdown
Export CSV/KML/GPX/Markdown

City Transport (passes vs singles)

Input

Postal (optional), stay length, trips/day

Output

Pass vs singles; reservations; quirks

Travel by car (detours & stopovers)

Input

Location + destination, interests, time budget

Output

Stops, overnights, buffers (time-aware)

Tip: tag must-sees with #stopover; re-run to rebalance time.

3) → TM Airport Transfers — compare rail / coach / taxi

Purpose airport-to-city options, first/last service.

Quick Start

Choose arrival airport + time
Select rail, bus, or taxi
View times and details
Export file with credits

4) → TM Carry-on & Seat — fit checks & comfort

Purpose check bag/device fit and seat tips.

Carry-on & Devices

Input

Bag/device dimensions + airline

Output

Under-seat / overhead / no-go

Seats & Flight Comfort

Input

Flight/aircraft, seat choice

Output

Seat pitch, quiet seats, baggage gotchas

5) → TM Driving — routes, detours & parking

Purpose realistic timing, conditions, where to park.

Quick Start

Enter origin & destination (postal helps)
Choose time budget
Review route + weather + detours
Toggle EV/fuel stations
Check parking houses near arrival
Export or open in Maps/Waze

Parking & Costs

Exact location + walk time
Costs: hourly/daily caps; event surges
Availability: open/near-full/full (where feeds exist)
Cheaper edge-of-city + transit links

6) → TM Exports & Calendar — CSV, KML, GPX, Markdown

Save results as CSV, KML, GPX, or Markdown. Monthly users can subscribe to a private trip calendar (rotatable link). See Calendars.

7) → TM Use Cases — solo, family, teams

Core (Solo)

Airport Arrival
City Transport
Travel by car
Carry-on & Devices
Seats & Comfort
eSIM Setup

Group / Team

Conference Trip
Family Vacation
Business Delegation

8) → TM Credits & Plans

Plain language: 1 search = 1 credit. Day packs last 24h. Exports are one-time files. The calendar link is a live subscription.

Day packs (24h): $1=5 · $2=10 · $3=20 (+ calendar link)
Monthly: $10=60 · $19=120
Add-ons: +$5=+60 · +$10=+180
Destination Adventure: $1=30 · $2=60 · $5=Unlimited 24h + calendar + GPX
Driving Navigator: $1=10 · $2=25 · $5=Unlimited 24h
No refunds: self-serve model

9) → TM Calendars — add to your phone or computer

Travel Mat™: webcal://api.1sttrip.com/webcal/travel/{YOUR_LINK_KEY}.ics
Airport Transfers: webcal://api.1sttrip.com/webcal/airports/{YOUR_LINK_KEY}.ics
Carry-on & Seat: webcal://api.1sttrip.com/webcal/airline/{YOUR_LINK_KEY}.ics

Links are private access keys. If a link leaks, rotate it in your account.

10) → TM Disclaimers

Results are estimates; verify with official sources. Not legal advice.

11) → TM Info & Policies

Legal · Terms · Support

12) → TM Add Your Business — list on Travel Mat™

List cafés, tours, shops, parking, attractions, and stays. Same distance/radius as the traveler’s settings.

How-Tos · Pricing · Submit

13) eSIM Picker — land & connect fast

Inputs: destination/region, stay length, hotspot need
Output: viable eSIMs, fair-use notes, setup tips
Tip: install over Wi-Fi; keep your physical SIM as fallback