Resources

Businesses, websites, tour groups I recommend checking out!

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Accommodation

Hostelworld

My go-to place to look for hostels, homestays, B&Bs and even boutique hotels!

Booking.com

Great for searching for hotels, apartments and hostels in Europe and the US especially.

Trusted Housesitters

Get free accommodation in exchange for pet sitting and house care!

Workaway

Find volunteer opportunities and cultural exchanges worldwide in exchange for free accommodation and meals.

Agoda

The go-to place to find hostels, homestays, apartments and hotels in Asia.

Tour Companies

Contiki Adventures

Highly social tour groups, great for ages 18-35 in particular.

G adventures

Authentic experiences and small groups, good range of ages and diverse destinations.

Encounters Travel

Groups tours for all ages but skews a little older. Great for Middle East and Asian locations especially!

Viator

Book tours, activities, and unique experiences in destinations worldwide.

GuruWalk

Free walking tours led by local guides, found in nearly every major city around the world.

EatWith

Travel foodie? Connect with local hosts and enjoy authentic, home-cooked meals in homes around the world.

Get Your Guide

Book guided tours, tickets, and experiences around the world; very easy interface and great activities!

Klook

Great for booking activities, entry tickets, transportation and even SIM cards at a discounted rate.

Flights & Ground Transport

Skyscanner

Search for airline tickets between cities, or use the “everywhere” option to find a cheap ticket from a hub. Also good for finding cheaper dates within a month.

RailEurope

Easy booking for rail tickets and passes across Europe’s extensive train network.

Rome2Rio

Plan routes between countries or cities– a little more detailed than Google Maps.

12Go

The best place to book bus, train, and ferry tickets, particularly in Asia.

Technology

Airalo

Affordable eSIMs for mobile data in multiple countries, allowing seamless connectivity without the hassle of local SIM cards.

ExpressVPN

Get secure internet access and privacy protection while abroad, ensuring your online data remains safe on public Wifi networks.

Clothing

Icebreaker

High quality technical clothing, including great sweaters, coats, bras and undies.

Toad & Co

Stylish wool clothing, great for traveling without feeling like you’re always about to go hiking.

Columbia

Good-quality outdoor clothing brand, especially their pants and UPF shirts.

Blogging

Dreamhost

My host for over 10 years and the one I recommend to every new blogger. Easy to use, easy to maintain, and if you mess something up their tech support is great!

Porkbun

A domain registrar based out of Oregon, with the best price for .com domain names.

Restored 316

The people who made this WordPress theme! Really nice designs and good add-ons for designing amazing websites.

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