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My favorite travel resources
Below are my favorite companies to use when traveling. They are always my starting point whenever I need to book a flight, accommodation, tour, or car rental!
Skyscanner – Skyscanner is my favorite flight search engine. It searches small websites and budget airlines that big search sites often miss. It is definitely the number one place to start.
Google Flights – Google Flights finds incredible flight deals. If you are flexible with dates and destinations, you can snag great deals and save hundreds of dollars in the process!
Hostelworld – This is the best hostel booking site; it offers the largest inventory, the best search interface, and the widest availability.
Booking.com – The best overall booking site. It consistently provides the cheapest and lowest rates and has the widest range of budget accommodation options. In all my tests, it has always been the site that provides the cheapest prices.
Get Your Guide – This is a great online marketplace for tours and excursions. It offers many tour options in cities around the world, from cooking classes and walking tours to street art lessons!
Safetywing – This site offers suitable and affordable plans for digital nomads and long-term travelers. With cheap monthly plans, great customer service, and an easy-to-use claims process, it is perfect for those on the road.
Rental Cars – Rental Cars is a car rental aggregator that can help you find the best deals for your next trip. It pulls data from over 60,000 car rental locations to ensure you always find a great deal!
WorkAway – A platform that connects you with people who need help. In exchange for doing the assigned tasks, you get free accommodation.
Airalo – Allows you to connect to the internet via eSIM no matter where you are in the world.
Next stop
Other guides
Seven steps from dreaming to living on the road. Follow the order or start from the stop you need.
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Decide where you are going, imagine the route.
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Practical ways to save up for your travel budget.
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Step-by-step checklist for visa, itinerary, and schedule.
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Backpack, insurance, and technology selection.
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Ways to find cheap flight tickets.
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From hostels to house swapping, finding a cheap bed.
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The daily life of long-term travel.
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