How To Plan Your Trip
​Planning your trip can be a lot of work! Where do you start? What’s step one? What’s step two? What’s step three? Fret not! This page will give you all the best resources I have for planning your trip from start to finish. These posts go into the nuts and bolts of planning. They will teach you what to do first, second, and third. They will teach you how to narrow down your travel choices, know where to get legit information on the web (besides here), and help you avoid the newbie mistakes I made in the beginning!
Top Articles on Travel Planning
MY FAVORITE TRAVEL RESOURCES
Below are my favorite companies to use when I travel. They are always my starting point when I need to book a flight, accommodation, tour, or vehicle!
Trip.com
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Trip.com is my favorite flight search engine. It searches small websites and budget airlines that larger platforms often miss. It’s the perfect place to start when you want to score the best flight deals.
Trustroots
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Trustroots is an incredible travelers' community where people share, host, and connect with each other. It’s a fantastic way to meet fellow travelers and get insider tips or even find a place to stay with locals, making travel more personal and meaningful.
Klook
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Klook is the best platform for discovering activities and tours. Whether it’s city tours, attraction tickets, or adventure activities, Klook always has amazing deals and options that will enhance your travel experience.
Booking.com
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When it comes to accommodation, Booking.com is unbeatable. It consistently offers the cheapest rates and the widest selection of budget accommodations, making it my number one choice for finding a place to stay.
Get Your Guide
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This is an excellent marketplace for tours and excursions. From cooking classes to street art lessons, Get Your Guide has something for everyone, no matter the destination.
SafetyWing
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Perfect for digital nomads and long-term travelers, SafetyWing offers affordable and convenient travel insurance plans. Their monthly plans, great customer service, and straightforward claims process make it a reliable option for travelers on the go.
Expedia
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Expedia is another trusted platform for booking flights, accommodations, and vacation packages. With an easy-to-use interface and a variety of travel options, it’s a solid choice for all your travel needs.
Jill’s Homes
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For a curated selection of stunning properties worldwide, check out Jill’s Homes. It has all the travel essentials you need and exclusive accommodation options that make every trip extraordinary.​
Top Travel Credit Cards
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Traveling on points is the best way to cut down expenses! These are my favorite point-earning travel credit cards, which help me accumulate points and redeem free travel with ease.
Travel Guides I've Written
