BUS, RAIL & AIR
Below you will find a list of companies I find useful when booking and planning any international or domestic travel, plus a list of backpacker hostels and hotels that I have booked and highly recommend.
The companies and resources listed can be used to save time, effort and money when planning your next overseas adventure or working holiday.
The companies and resources listed can be used to save time, effort and money when planning your next overseas adventure or working holiday.
QATAR AIRWAYSQatar Airways has won the "World's Best Airline" award four times, including 2017.
Qatar Airways passengers can enjoy a vast global network of over 150 international destinations, covering six continents. Plus an added bonus: If you purchase a flight with Qatar Airways and have a long layover at Hamad International Airport (5-12 hour transit), customers are eligible for a free Doha city tour. |
RAIL EUROPEThe Number 1 website for train travel - Prices from €20.
Rail Europe is the leading European Rail distributor in the world, selling tickets to over 15,000 destinations. Eurail passes, point to point tickets and tickets on high speed trains such as TGV and Eurostar are available for purchase through their website. |
FLiXBUSInsanely low prices.
FlixBus is one of the strongest long distance coach operators in Europe, currently connecting approximately 700 cities across 16 countries and offering customers a wide range of different services on board. FlixBus allow everyone a chance to travel throughout Europe cheaply, comfortably and safely. They always have fantastic sales. The last time I was in Italy, I purchased a night bus from Milan to Naples for €5, and another night bus from Naples to Venice via Bologna for €11. I highly recommend Flixbus! |
GROUP TOURS
Haka Tours (New Zealand)Widely regarded as the Adventure Capital of the World, New Zealand has it all and, whatever adventure looks like to you, Haka Tours have you covered. Haka Tours include everything you need for a stress-free trip: accommodation, transport, Kiwi tour guide, breakfast, and a few key cultural inclusions that are simply not be missed! That means you’re only paying for stuff that is 100% essential to your experience.
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CONTIKIContiki is a worldwide leader in tours for 18-35s. Offering an unbeatable mix of sightseeing and culture in over 40 countries across 6 continents, they create hassle-free vacations for like-minded people who share a passion for discovering amazing places. I have been on 3 Contiki tours and had an incredible time on all of them.
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INTREPID TRAVELIntrepid Travel offers a variety of world tours for travelers wishing to explore off the beaten path. From the backyard of Asia to wildlife treks in Africa, tours connect clients with real people, real cultures, and real life experiences each day of their journey.
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BACKPACKER HOSTELS
Backpacker Hostels featured here are based on my own positive experiences and recommendation.
Email me if you have any questions.
Email me if you have any questions.
TRAVEL SEARCH ENGINES
HOSTELWORLDHostelworld.com is the leading global hostel-booking platform operating in 19 different languages, across 33,000 properties and in more than 170 countries. Connecting young travellers with hostels around the world.
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SKYSCANNERSkyscanner is a global travel search engine available online or via app, that attracts an average of 50 million visitors every month. Traveller's love Skyscanner based on their unbiased and comprehensive online flight, hotel and car rental search. Compare and save with Skyscanner.
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EXPEDIAExpedia is a leading online travel agency that offers airline tickets, hotels, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages, and travel activities.
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BOOKING.COMBooking.com helps leisure and business travelers, whatever their budgets, easily discover, book, and enjoy the world's best places to stay. Their website is informative and user-friendly, guaranteeing to deliver the best available prices. Use this link to save $30 off your second booking.
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HOTELS
Hotels featured here are based on my own positive experiences and recommendation.
Email me if you have any questions.
Email me if you have any questions.
AIRBNBIf you're currently planning your next holiday and considering booking accommodation with Airbnb, selecting the button below awards you with a saving of AU$50* (US$40, GBP£30, EU€35) off your first booking of $100 or more.
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INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP
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TRAVEL VISAS
VIETNAM-VISAVietnam-visa.com, in association with Vietnam Discovery JSC, provide a safe and reliable online service, issuing Visa on Arrival approval letters for Vietnam tourist and business visas. Vietnam-visa staff will also greet you at the airport upon arrival, handle your documents and help you skip the long queues.
For information and pricing, visit Vietnam-visa. Airport transfers are also available. |
TRAVELLOThis app is the ideal application for anyone wanting to connect with other travellers in any destination or even for travellers just wanting to ask advice, tips or recommendations about a destination.
Features include:
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TRAVEL APP'S
GPS MY CITYGPSmyCity - a free application for iOS and Android. Packed with thousands of inspiring travel articles, written by travel writers and locals from all over the world. View city maps, and self-guided walking tours in 1000+ cities available online for free, or offline with in-app purchase, GPSmyCity has you sorted!
ALREADY HAVE GPSMYCITY?
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Travel Agents
AUDLEY TRAVELAudley trips don’t come off the shelf, there’s no set recipe - they're tailor-made down to the finest detail around your tastes and interests. Quite simply, Audley listens to what you want and then carefully design an individual trip to match, working to your budget and with an absolute commitment to quality.
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TRAVEL REVIEWS & INFO
TRIPADVISORTripAdvisor is the world’s largest travel site and provide a comprehensive travel planning experience. They have over 100 million candid traveler reviews of hotels, restaurants, and attractions worldwide.
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LONELY PLANETPurchase individual chapters as low at $4.
E-books from $10. Printed books from $20. Lonely Planet is a leader in the travel guide book publishing industry, and they are renowned for their first-hand approach and commitment to providing the best information for travelers. |
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