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My trusted travel resources

I’ve been traveling for 17 years and, honestly, I’ve seen it all—great companies, sketchy ones, and a few I wish I’d never booked with. So I put together this list to save you the trouble.

These are the tools and services I actually use when planning my own trips. No fluff, no random recommendations—just the stuff that works. If it’s on this page, it’s because I’ve tried it, liked it, and trust it enough to share.

Kiwi.com

Kiwi.com helps you find cheap, creative flight routes with flexible booking and a guarantee that covers missed connections—even across different airlines and tickets.

WayAway

WayAway gives you cashback on flights, hotels, and tours—plus insider travel tips from locals to help you plan smarter and explore deeper.

Aviasales

Aviasales is a flight search engine that helps you find the cheapest airfare by comparing deals across airlines, booking sites, and travel agencies worldwide.

Booking.com

Booking.com makes it easy to find places to stay—hotels, apartments, hostels, and more—with flexible options, honest reviews, and deals almost everywhere you go.

Agoda

Agoda is great for finding last-minute hotel deals, especially in Asia. It’s fast, flexible, and often cheaper than other booking platforms.

Expedia

Expedia makes it easy to book hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals worldwide—with filters, reviews, and bundle deals to help you find the right stay fast.

Vrbo

Vrbo lets you book entire homes and vacation rentals—great for families, groups, or anyone who wants more space, privacy, and a kitchen while traveling.

Hostelworld

Hostelworld is your go-to for budget stays and social vibes—hostels, dorms, and private rooms with reviews, filters, and traveler-friendly booking tools.

TripAdvisor

Tripadvisor helps you compare hotel prices, read real traveler reviews, and find stays that match your vibe—whether it’s budget, boutique, or beachfront.

SafetyWing

SafetyWing offers flexible travel and health insurance for digital nomads—covering you across borders with monthly plans, emergency care, and remote-friendly support.

Ekta Traveling

Ekta Traveling offers travel insurance with global coverage, including trip protection, medical care, and visa support—ideal for long-term travelers and digital nomads.

Visitor’s Coverage

Visitor’s Coverage offers travel insurance for international trips, with options for medical emergencies, trip protection, and coverage tailored to tourists, students, and nomads.

DiscoverCars

DiscoverCars helps you compare rental car deals across major providers—so you get the best price, clear terms, and easy pickup wherever you’re headed.

BusBud

BusBud helps you book bus tickets across cities and countries—compare prices, schedules, and operators all in one place, with support in multiple languages and currencies.

12Go

12Go makes it easy to book trains, buses, ferries, and flights across Asia—perfect for planning multi-leg journeys with real-time schedules and local transport options.

Omio

Omio helps you book trains, buses, and flights across Europe and beyond—compare routes, prices, and schedules all in one easy-to-use platform.

RailEurope

Rail Europe lets you book train tickets across Europe with ease—compare routes, reserve seats, and travel between cities with comfort, speed, and scenic views.

Airalo

Airalo gives you instant access to local and global eSIMs—so you can stay connected abroad without hunting for SIM cards, paying roaming fees, or losing time at the airport.