Booking.com - My go-to for booking hotels and hostels wherever I go. Booking.com aggregates a vast selection of accommodations, including hotels, vacation rentals, and unique stays, as well as flights, car rentals, and travel experiences.

HostelWorld.com - Find and book budget-friendly hostels and affordable accommodations that often don't appear on other booking sites.

Vrbo - If you're in search of a vacation rental, Vrbo has private rental options all over the world. It's comparable to Airbnb, but with fewer fees tacked on.

Agoda - Agoda aggregates the most affordable deals on hotels, rentals, flights, and activities around the world, particularly in Asia.

Expedia - Plan and book your entire travel experience in one place with Expedia, from your hotel to your flights, car rental, and activities.

Trivago - Trivago is a hotel search engine that allows you to compare pricing across hundreds of hotel booking sites, ensuring you're always getting the best deal.

GuruWalk - For pay-what-you-please walking tours literally all over the world, check out GuruWalk. It’s one of my favorite first activities when I arrive to a new city.

Viator - Offers more than 300,000 experiences in 200+ countries, including tickets and passes to popular landmarks as well as travel and transportation services, such as bus tours and day trips

GetYourGuide - Great for finding skip-the-line tickets, local tours and experiences, classes, and niche offerings you won’t find anywhere else

EatWith - Great for finding authentic culinary experiences led by passionate locals in 130+ destinations

TripAdvisor - Always great to consult when sorting out the top things to do in a destination

WeGoTrip - Offers instant access audio excursions and tours in 35+ countries created by professional tour guides and local experts

Hopper - With features like price prediction and fare alerts, I always turn to Hopper for guidance on when might be the best time to book my flight at the cheapest price.

WayAway - WayAway is another flight search tool I love. Their interface is easy-to-use and every purchase comes with cashback. It's a metasearch engine, not a third-party reseller, meaning they don't sell tickets, they just help you find the cheapest ones. - Get 10% off WayAway Plus membership with code TP-NOMAPS10.

FareDrop - Created by two of my favorite travel YouTubers Kara + Nate, FareDrop notifies you of the best flight deals from your home airport to your dream destinations.

CheapOair - Compare and book flights on more than 500 airlines at the guaranteed lowest prices worldwide due to their price match promise.

Trainline - Only relevant for Euro train travel, Trainline is a great starting point for searching, comparing, and booking trains all over Europe across all major lines. They're also official retailers of the Eurail Pass - a single train pass that lets you travel across 33 European countries.

For the rest of the world, try Bookaway and/or 12Go for searching, comparing, and booking train tickets and other transfers, especially in Asia and Central America.

Bookaway & 12Go - both of these are my go-to’s for vetted local ground and sea transportation (both public and private) that include 24/7 support, honest reviews by travelers, and accurate information about every ride

GetTransfer.com - a booking service for transfers with a personal driver and car rentals at competitive prices

BusBud - an online bus-booking platform that has compiled the world’s largest selection of bus tickets. Wherever you’re traveling, you can easily compare bus tickets from different companies and book the best option for your next trip.

DiscoverCars.com - an award-winning car rental comparison site where you can find, compare, and rent a car globally. They include all mandatory fees, taxes, and extras in the quoted price and offer 24/7 support and free cancellation.

Amazon - There’s usually a flood of packages from Amazon arriving before each and every one of my trips. Amazon is an affordable way to stock up on all sorts of travel gear, including what I consider to be my travel quintessentials.

REI - REI is where I purchased my first travel pack nearly a decade ago. For quality travel and outdoor gear, there’s no better spot. Check out the REI Outlet for even deeper discounts on name brand gear.

Osprey - If you’re in the market for a durable and lifetime-guaranteed travel backpack, this is the brand I went with. I have their Farpoint travel pack. I love how it’s carry-on size and has a detachable day pack.

Gregory - Another worthy travel and outdoor gear brand, with a lifetime guarantee for its products, Gregory is who I purchased my trekking pack with. Their Amber 44 hiking pack has come with me on two Caminos and a walk across Norway so far.

Squaremouth - If you’re looking for your typical travel insurance for a single trip, I recommend starting your search on Squaremouth. It’s an insurance aggregator that quotes and compares single-trip insurance across more than 22 providers and includes adventure and sports policies if needed.

WorldTrips - A reputable insurance provider that offers travel medical and trip protection insurance, annual plans, nomad insurance, and U.S. Visitor Medical Insurance.

World Nomads - Best suited for the more adventurous traveler, as their travel insurance plans include a lot of the adventure activities you'd otherwise have to add on to your plan for coverage.

Surfshark - A VPN service that protects your online privacy, keeps your personal information secure on public Wi-Fi networks, and ensures safe and unrestricted access to your favorite websites and services from anywhere in the world. Plans start at $15.45/month or $44.85 for an annual plan.

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Airalo - Purchase local, regional, or global eSIMS easily via the Airalo app. Access your eSIM instantly and stay connected without the hassle of finding and purchasing a physical SIM card abroad or having to manage multiple phone numbers and data plans.

Drimsim - Drimsim offers a universal SIM card that operates in 190 countries at comparable pricing to local providers. Just insert the SIM into your phone and pay only for the data you use while you roam.

Babbel - With options for app-based self-study and/or live online classes in 13 different languages, Babbel teaches you language skills for real-life scenarios for as low as $8.95/month.

Rosetta Stone - A leader in the language learning space, Rosetta Stone currently hosts courses in 25 languages. 3-month, 12-month, and lifetime subscription plans are available starting at $10.50/month.

Pimsleur - With 51 languages to choose from, Pimsleur is one of the most extensive and unique language learning options out there. Plans start at $20.95/month and include access to all 51 languages after a free 7-day trial.

RadicalStorage is a great option when you have time to kill before/after your flight or hotel check-in and nowhere to store your bags. They currently operate in over 70 countries and 500 cities and have more than 5000 storage points strategically located in the main city areas. There’s a fixed price of 5€ per bag per day with coverage up to 3000€/$/£ per bag. You can book through their website or app.

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Priority Pass grants you access to 1,500+ airport lounges all over the world, with more being added each year. There are three different membership plans to choose from - Standard, Standard Plus, and Prestige. The Standard plan starts at $99 for the year.

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TrustedHousesitters - I joined this platform in early 2023 and have since pet sit all over Europe and the U.S. It’s the greatest travel hack and a great tool for both budget-conscious travelers seeking a free place to stay and for pet owners in need of someone to watch their pet, plants, and house while they’re traveling. Both pet owners and sitters are fully background-checked and you can see reviews to get a sense of who you’re booking with and their previous experience.

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AllTrails - If you, like me, love to get outdoors while you travel, this is a must-download. The AllTrails app includes a full rundown of all local trails and routes for running, walking, cycling, and hiking. It means you can explore more and let the app be your guide.

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