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Travel Resources

What I Use, Love and Can’t Stop Talking About – because they make my travels easier

I’m often asked how I have been able to travel for so long. Well …. I use a number of travel resources to help me live work play travel around the world. I don’t use many, but the ones I do use have helped me get cheap flights, bus and train passes, great accommodation deals and useful travel gear.

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Where Will You Sleep Tonight? Find Accommodation

Over my years of travelling I have stayed in many different places. I adapt my accommodation to the type of holiday I am going on.

| Booking.com

We all need somewhere to sleep. This makes accommodation one of the biggest items we need to pay for while travelling. To get the best deals on accommodation I always turn to Booking.com. They are one of the largest accommodation platforms with a huge range of accommodation options available in most countries around the world. From hostels to hotels to guest houses, even a few palaces, resorts and camping options. You will definitely find something on this booking platform that will suit your needs and your budget. Get pricing and check availability of accommodation here.

Read all my accommodation information here.

| Trusted HouseSitters

If looking to free or cheap accommodation consider house sitting. When you are a house sitter you look after someone else home for an agreed period of time. You may be required to look after any pets, water plants and put the bins out. Register with Trusted HouseSitters and find free accommodation around the world. It will save you heaps of money.

To discover more about getting free accommodation read my post House Sitting – How to Save Loads of Money on Accommodation by House sitting.

Find a Cheap & Flexible Flight

| Skyscanner

I always start my search for a cheap and flexible airfare with Skyscanner. Skyscanner provides me with the widest number of airlines and booking sites to find great airfare deals.

Book a Bus or Train Ticket/Pass

| Busbud and Omio

When I need a bus or train ticket I turn to Busbud or Omio . Busbud and Omio have helped me get great bus and train fares a few times. I’ve purchased a ticket to get me from A to B and a train pass through Europe.

Read my transport option posts here.

Rent a Car, Van or Other Vehicle

| DiscoverCars

I do have my own car, but I can’t take it abroad with me, so when I’m in need of a car, I rent one. The first place I look is DiscoverCars. They are able to search all the car rental organisations and provide me with the best price and the availability of the car. So if you are in need of a rental car, check out DiscoverCars first.

Book Tours and Experiences and Entrance Tickets

| GetYourGuide (GYG)

I love Get Your Guide. It is an online platform where you can book tours and buy entrance tickets to major sites that allow you to jump the queue! That’s because you will have a ticket and won’t need to line up. Check out the tours and tickets on Get Your Guide here.

Travel Insurance – Don’t leave home without it

| World Nomads

Accidents, sickness, lost luggage and mishaps happen – ensure you have adequate travel insurance. Whether you are travelling short term, for a long period of time or working and travelling around the world never leave home without travel insurance. It is one of the most important things to think about before you leave to travel. Choosing the right insurance policy is essential. You should ensure you understand what you are covered for before purchasing to ensure it is the right cover for you. Check out policies with World Nomads.