We have had the opportunity to have done quite some traveling in our lives and had lots of time to figure out which travel resources provide us with the best value for money. The list of resources and suggested companies you will find below are actual services that we make use of when we are out on the road and that have proven to be useful for us. Some may work out more than others for you but we believe that all of them can be very helpful at some point during your travels.
Accommodation
Booking.com
Booking.com has proven itself to be one of our most-used booking platforms during our travels. From small guesthouses to larger hotel chains - you will find prety much everything here. Although sometimes not necessarily the best choice for specific locations we still consider it to be one of the best global booking platforms out there.
Agoda
We have had the opportunity to have done quite some traveling in our lives and had lots of time to figure out which travel resources provide us with the best value for money. The list of resources and suggested companies you will find below are actual services that we make use of when we are out on the road and that have proven to be useful for us. Some may work out more than others for you but we believe that all of them can be very helpful at some point during your travels.
Hostelworld
With over 30.000 properties spread across the world, Hostelworld has the largest collection of budget accommodation hostels you can find on the net. A very good platform for group or single travelers as you can find the best rates here for a shared room.
Trusted Housesitters
A platform that connects home and pet owners who travel themselves to people who will take care of their homes and pets during that time. A remarkable idea and a great way to find free accommodation in return for taking care of a place and their pets. For a fee of USD 60 / year you can house sit in over 150 countries. You will have to stay flexible and be responsible for someone's house and pets but will be rewarded with a free stay and some great local experiences that you won't find in a hotel or hostel.
Airbnb
A great platform for staying at local people's places across the globe. We made use of this for short and long-term rentals and are absolutely satisfied. A nice way to directly get in contact with people and immediately feel part of the place you are staying. We have made great experiences here and can absolutely recommend this platform.
Flights - Search Engines & Airlines
Skyscanner
Probably one of the best platforms for finding cheap flights out there. I believe we have booked most of our flights with skyscanner as they always seem to have the best options available. A great, intuitive website that will make your bookings easy. Activate a price alert to always stay ahead and get the best offers for your flight searches.
Momondo
Also a very useful site to find great flight offers. A great backup for skyscanner even though we partially found even better deals here. Flights are categorized as 'cheapest', 'fastest' and 'best' and makes it easy to choose which criteria is most important for you.
Cebu Pacific
This is low-cost airline from the Philippines that offers great flight deals across all of Asia and even to Australia. A useful resource to have if you decide to fly between countries in the region. We used this airline for our trips to and from the Philippines as well as to other countries around Southeast Asia.
Nok Air
An airline that positively surprised us during our travels around Southeast Asia. Nok Air is a budget airline fromThailand and offers various flights across Asia. We found the offers to be great and were very excited to make use of onboard and in-flight wifi during our flights! Another useful resource for your flights in Asia.
Norwegian
Another great low-cost carrier offering amazing deals, particularly between Europe and the USA. You can choose a basic fare at very competitive prices. Great service, high-quality planes and definitely a great option when flying between US and Europe.
Travel Gear & Planning
iVisa
iVisa.com is an online platform where you can check if you need a visa for a specific destination and directly proceed to buying one directly from them. You simply chose where you are from and where you want to go and the system will show you what you need and how much it will cost to get your visa. A great and easy way of getting your travel visa!
loveholidays
loveholidays.com is one of the fastest growing travel agencies in the UK. They offer a great range of cheap and package holidays to both short and long haul destinations. Their offerings include everything from all-inclusive getaways to exotic beach breaks. They target all sorts of travelers from couples, family or larger groups. Definitely a great resource if you're planning for a fantastic holiday getaway!
TripIt
Forward all your travel details to this app and it will create a nice itinerary for you. Organize, edit and share your travel itineraries and make the most out of your travel plans. A great travel app, making your life easier on the road.
GPS MyCity
This IOS app allows you to read your favorite city blog articles and use these to navigate your wy around using GPS. You can discover each town exactly the way it is written in the article - no more need for guides.
Find out more about how this app works in our GPS MyCity blog post.
Maps.me
Fast and very detailed offline maps for every country and city you will travel to. Download the map of the place you will go to and use this useful app to navigate through the city without internet connection. Great app that we used a lot of times.
Skyroam
Skyroam is a great gadget to have if you want to be independent in terms of internet coverage. Its a mobile hotspot which enables you to have internet across the world in over 60 countries. You can chose to either rent or buy the device and charge it with day-passes. Proven to be very useful in our latest trips!
Holidaysafe Travel Insurance
It's wrong to assume being pregnant prevents you from jetting off on the holiday of a lifetime. Regardless of the stage of pregnancy, this resource will provide travellers with the confidence to head abroad, safe in the knowledge they're doing no harm to themselves or their baby.
U.S. Passport Help Guide
The U.S. Passport Help Guide is an online portal dedicated to all things passport, visa and travel with a vast amount of information to help travelers find information and other travel related information. This privately held company aims simplified the government with easy to use information.