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travel resources

​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.
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The companies and resources listed can be used to save time, effort and money when planning your next overseas adventure or working holiday.

BUS, RAIL & AIR

Flixbus

FLiXBUS

Insanely low prices.
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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!
FLiXBUS Website
Rail Europe

RAIL EUROPE

The 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.
Rail Europe Website
Qatar Airways

QATAR AIRWAYS

Qatar 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.
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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. 
Qatar Airways Website

GROUP TOURS

Contiki

CONTIKI

Contiki 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.
Contiki Website
Intrepid Travel

INTREPID TRAVEL

Intrepid 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. ​
Intrepid Website
Haka Tours New Zealand

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.
Haka Tours Website

BACKPACKER HOSTELS

Backpacker Hostels featured here are based on my own positive experiences and recommendation.
Email me if you have any questions.
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St Christopher's Inn Backpackers London logo
Camden Town
London, England
Wombats City Hostel Berlin logo
Berlin, Germany
Ostello Bello Grande Milan logo
Milan, Italy
Hostel of the Sun Naples logo
Naples, Italy
Generator Hostels Venice logo
Venice, Italy
Sabai Sabai Hostel, Luang Prabang, Laos.
Luang Prabang, Laos
Surf and Chill Hostel Essaouira
Essaouira, Morocco
Riad Layla Rouge Morocco
Marrakesh, Morocco
Greg & Tom hostels Krakow logo
Krakow, Poland
The Port by Quarters Backpacker Hostel, Boat Quay, Singapore logo
Boat Quay, Singapore
Sant Jordi Hostels Barcelona logo
Barcelona, Spain

TRAVEL SEARCH ENGINES

Hostelworld

HOSTELWORLD

Hostelworld.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.
  • Personal bookings.
  • Online group bookings.
  • Over 1 million ratings and reviews of hostels worldwide!
Hostelworld Website
Booking.com

BOOKING.COM

Booking.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.
Booking.com Website
Expedia

EXPEDIA

​Expedia is a leading online travel agency that offers airline tickets, hotels, car rentals, cruises, vacation packages, and travel activities.
Expedia Website
Skyscanner

SKYSCANNER

Skyscanner 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.
Skyscanner.com Website

HOTELS

​Hotels featured here are based on my own positive experiences and recommendation.
 Email me if you have any questions.
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Port Douglas
Queensland, Australia
Duquesne Eiffel Hotel logo
Paris, France
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Ubud, Bali
Indonesia
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Ubud, Bali
Indonesia
Penha Longa Resort logo
Sintra, Portugal
Sirenis Hotels & Resorts logo
Playa d'en Bossa
Ibiza, Spain
IHG Hotels

INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS GROUP
(IHG HOTELS - INC. HOLIDAY INN)

InterContinental Hotels Group is an international hotel company providing the popular hotel brands: InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express and others - with more than 4,200 hotels across nearly 100 countries. 
Intercontinental Hotels Website
Crowne Plaza Website
Holiday Inn Website
Holiday Inn Express Website
Airbnb

AIRBNB

If 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.
  • *up to $76 AUD in travel credits.
  • Travel credits will expire after 1 year.
$50 Free with Airbnb

TRAVEL VISAS

Vietnam-Visa.com

VIETNAM-VISA

Vietnam-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. 
Vietnam-Visa Website

TRAVEL APP'S

GPSmycity

GPS MY CITY

GPSmyCity - 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! ​
  • Thousands of travel articles included.
  • All walking tours are fully functional in an offline mode, thus no data plan or roaming is needed when traveling to foreign destinations
GPSMYCITY - iPHONE
GPSMYCITY - ANDROID

ALREADY HAVE GPSMYCITY?
​DOWNLOAD MY GPS POWERED ARTICLES BELOW

london: CAMDEN TOWN 

CAMDEN TOWN // IOS
CAMDEN TOWN // ANDROID

Berlin: A Sample of Nightlife in Germany'S alternative capital

BERLIN NIGHTLIFE // IOS
BERLIN NIGHTLIFE // ANDROID
Travello

TRAVELLO

This 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:
  • Wifi finder – user driven wifi finder
  • Search screen – find travellers around you or in a future destination
  • Explore trips – match travel plans with other travellers
  • Noticeboard – post and respond to notices from travellers
  • Events – find and create events around you or in future destinations.
TRAVELLO - iPHONE
TRAVELLO - ANDROID

WORKING HOLIDAY

Workaway.info logo

Travel Agents

Audley Travel

AUDLEY TRAVEL

Audley 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.
Audley Travel Website

TRAVEL REVIEWS & INFO

Tripadvisor

TRIPADVISOR

TripAdvisor 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.
TripAdvisor Website
Lonely Planet

LONELY PLANET

Purchase 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.
Lonely Planet Website

GENERAL LINKS

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Disclosure: This page contains some affiliate links. This means I may receive a commission if you click a link and purchase something that I have recommended. I only select to work with companies I have tested and can personally highly recommend to my readers. While clicking these links won't cost you any extra money, they help keep this site alive and running! Thank you for your support! 
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