After 4 years of full-time travel, most of it solo backpacking, I thought it’d be helpful to create a list of my favorite travel resources and products. So here goes nothing:
Finding cheap flights:
-GoogleFlights for searching
-Going for getting email alerts straight to your inbox
Packing:
-Calpak Terra for a travel backpack
-Roam Luggage for a hardshelled suitcase (Away is good if you want something at a lower pricepoint)
Logistics:
-iVisa for those visas that are complicated to apply for or make you deal with glitchy gov websites
Capturing your trip:
-DJI Osmo Action 5 (far better color quality than GoPro)
Booking accommodations:
-Agoda for the cheapest prices on hotels
-Hostelworld for finding hostels and reading reviews (then book direct for the best price)
-iOverlander for road trips and camping
Finding tours and activities:
-GetYourGuide or Viator for finding things to do, then I always book direct with the company for a cheaper price
Food tours:
-Secret Food Tours, I’ve done 5 of these in different countries, and they’re always a good mix of trying the cuisine and learning about the place and culture. Also a good way to meet people.
That’s all for now, but I’d love to know what your fav resources are. Would be cool to build a masterlist of sorts.