A structured Brief of the logistics behind one real trip, written by the person who took it.
Last checked 2026-09-11
A Field Brief is the paperwork behind a trip somebody already did. Not inspiration, not a blog post. The route they took, the permit office that was shut on a Saturday, the fixer's day rate, what the whole thing cost, and what they got wrong.
Every Brief follows the same sections, in the same order, so you can compare two Briefs without reading either one end to end.
01 The VerdictCost, days, best months, difficulty, and whether they would go again.
02 Getting ThereRoute, transfers, timings, and the backup when the first option falls through.
03 The PersonThe guide, driver or fixer who made it work, their role and rate.
04 PapersPermits, fees, offices, forms, lead times, and when it was last checked.
05 StayingWhere they slept, what it cost, how it was booked, and the verdict.
06 The MonthWhen to go, when not to, and the reason behind both.
07 The ReceiptItemised costs with dates and currency.
08 What Went WrongFailed assumptions, delays, and what they cost.
Sections 1, 2, 6 and 8 are free on every Brief. The four that carry the contacts, permits, accommodation and costs are the paid half.