All you need to plan your next adventure.
USEFUL TRAVEL RESOURCES
Many friends and readers keep asking what websites I use to search for the best flights and awesome accommodations around the world. Of course, in order to travel more and get better value for your money, you need good travel resources. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of the most useful websites for travel planning, including where to find the cheapest flights, book the best accommodations, rent a car, and more.
Read on, and I’m sure you’ll find something useful for planning your next trip!
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BOOKING.COM
With such a huge variety of places to stay all around the world, Booking.com is by far the best accommodation booking platform. The verified reviews and ratings give users a very clear idea of what hostels, guesthouses, and hotels are like. Especially in Europe, Booking.com sometimes offers some real bargains. And the best part: you can still stay very flexible, cancel for free up to a certain date, and even book your rooms on the day you want to check in!
HOSTELWORLD
Do you enjoy staying in hostels? Staying in a hostel can be a fun experience, especially for solo travelers who want to meet and hang out with like-minded people. Hostelworld features the biggest choice of hostels on the Net. I have even been able to find places to stay in small towns thanks to Hostelworld. You can choose between the cheapest rate and the more flexible one that allows changes.
AIR BNB
Are you tired of anonymous hotels and hostels? Looking for a more unique experience? Then check out Airbnb. You will get to stay in real homes, which can be not only cheaper but also more comfortable. It’s also great if you’re planning to travel longer, in which case you will surely appreciate the feeling of “being at home”. Airbnb features countless unique rooms and apartments all around the world. Plus,I am giving out this $28 Airbnb credit!
AGODA
Often referred to as the best accommodation booking platform for Asia, Agoda offers some regional deals that can’t be found anywhere else. There is a lot of variety in terms of budget on offer; you will find everything from budget hostels to luxury resorts. If you are planning a trip to Asia, Agoda will help you to save a lot of money.
UNIQUE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

COUCHSURFING
If you are about to try traveling for the first time or on a very low budget, Couchsurfing can be great way to start. The platform allows users to arrange free stays on people’s couches (and real beds!) and make new friends all around the world. Remember to check the reviews (especially if you travel solo) and remember it’s not just about free accommodation, but a cultural exchange as well. PS: Note that following a recent change, there is a very small monthly or annual fee to use Courchsurfing.
Alternatives: Hospitality Club, Global Freeloaders, Warmshowers (for bicycle tourers), WWOOF (Willing Workers on Organic Farms)
TRUSTED HOUSESITTERS
Trusted Housesitters is the largest house & pet sitting website in the world. As a house sitter, you can take care of someone’s house and get free accommodation. If you are looking to do some long term travels, house sitting can help you to save a lot on accommodation. If you are lucky, you may even get to spend few weeks in a village near the beach while taking care of a couple of a lovely dogs. Sound nice?
Alternatives: MindMyHouse, Housecarers
TRAVEL PLANNING

MY DESTINATIONS PAGE
Looking for some ideas to start out? Head over to my destinations page to see all the places I’ve been to. There you’ll find articles covering destinations across Europe and Asia, my beloved regions. You will find articles covering all kinds of cool activities and the best ways to spend your time and money.
SLEEPING IN THE AIRPORTS
Are you about to have a long stopover? It’s definitely worthwhile to know where the best places to rest in a given airport are. Sleeping in Airports covers just about every airport in the world and tells you the best places in each one to catch some z’s. I often use it to find the most comfortable lounge to wait in, even if it’s not overnight.
WIKITRAVEL
Wikitravel is a crowdsourced travel platform that has proven to be an incredible resource for me when it comes to researching new destinations. Like Wikipedia, there are contributors who keep the pages running and up to date. Wikitravel is a great source when you are after travel tips and prices for a destination. This has been my number one go-to destination research site over the course of the last few years.
GET YOUR GUIDE
For all of my day trip and city tour needs, I use GetYourGuide. It has the world’s largest collection of things to do, with more than 30,000 activities in 7500 destinations. It is a leading travel platform for booking tours, attractions, excursions & activities. GetYourGuide offers reliable day tours with a best price guarantee.
ROME2RIO
An excellent resource for those trying to figure out the best way to get from point A to point B using all forms of transportation including flights, buses, trains, ferries, public transport and more. Rome2Rio lays out the best routes, including all the related costs. They also display the routes on GoogleMaps, and it works offline.
REVOLUT
Say goodbye to ATM fees! Figuring out how to pay for things in the local currency on the road without being ripped off by a bank or foreign exchange office is a great challenge. Revolut card is a great alternative for travelers. Signing up for an account is free, and it comes with free ATM withdrawals all around the world. The shipping costs 5 USD but you can get it free with my link.
MY PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR


OLYMPUS PEN
My first mirrorless camera, the Olympus Pen, has been with me since 2014. I still remember the happiness of switching from my heavy and oversized DSLR to something more lightweight and portable. The Olympus PEN has been with me to so many countries. I love that small and light enough to easily have it on me all day hanging on my neck, without any back pain.

OLYMPUS TOUGH TG-6
This is my camera to bring on all adventures. The Olympus Tough TG-6 is one of the best waterproof cameras on the market. It features a 12 Megapixel sensor, 4X optical zoom lens, numerous sensors and, of course, serious protection against the elements. I fact, it’s unbreakable. It has been with me on a sailing trip, kayaking trip, and much more. I love both its small size and the high quality of the pictures.

SONY 6000
This mirrorless camera is the newest addition to my photography gear. I purchased this new toy in June 2020, so I still have a lot of experimenting to do. With a of around $400, Sony 6000 is pretty affordable and comes with one of the best sensors on the market. I love it so far; it’s small, compact, fast, and versatile. Plus, you don’t have to rob a bank to afford one.😊
BLOGGING TOOLS

BLUE HOST
If you are looking into joining a blogging market, web hosting is one of the first things you will have to solve. Every blogger has been solving this at least once in their lifetime. And you better take a good choice: choosing the wrong host might cause lots of various problems for years to come. There are several big companies, yet Bluehost is among the most popular options.
TRAVEL BLOG SUCCESS
A comprehensive course for those interested in travel blogging. This course especially helped me with the basic things one needs to learn when running a travel blog. The private forums and Facebook group are particularly helpful for having your questions answered.
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