Resources
Businesses, websites, tour groups I recommend checking out!
This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and buy something, I get a small percentage at no extra cost to you. Your support helps keep this blog running— thank you! Read full disclosure here.
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.
Travel Payouts
Ready to sign up for affiliate programs? TP makes it easy to manage multiple programs in one dashboard.