Travel Links
| General Travel Information Airline Numbers- All the airline telephone numbers you need. Briefcase to Backpack- A great resource for people who want to take a career break and need to know how. Eurotrip- Good information and a forum about Europe by backpackers. Boots N All- A site for independent travelers with great articles, a good forum, and a good flight booking engine. Lonely Planet- The guidebook king. They also have a good forum where you can ask about anything. There website is a good resource. South Pacific Travel- South Pacific island destinations, airlines, news, events, maps, films, music, guidebooks, blog, and tips for trips by veteran travel writer David Stanley. STA Travel- Worldwide student/young adult travel/tour company that provides good deals. Couchsurfing- This website allows you to stay on people’s couches or in spare rooms for free!! It’s a great way to save money and meet people. Backpacker Resources- Another good set of information for backpackers looking to travel around the world. Johnny Jet- A great booking and information resource for travelers. They have a link to just about anything you need. If you are looking for good deals, don’t forget to sign up for his newsletter. Las Vegas shows- For the best information about Vegas and Las Vegas shows, go to this website. You’ll get the best deals. LaGuardia Airport Parking (LGA)- Get parking information, tips, travel information, at this site. Covers LGA and airports around the world. Vagablogging- Rolf Potts, the king of Vagabonding, own website about the subject. Viator- A good resource for travel information with a pretty regularly updated and well written blog. Work Gateways- All the information you need about living and working in the UK, including living costs, travel tips and recruitment agents. Matador Trips- The Matador Community is dedicated to connecting travelers with other travelers, as well as providing travel tips and stories. Backpacking Women on the Road- Backpacking travel information, safety tips, and plenty of advice for women who love to travel on their own – or would if they could! |
Tour Companies Black Sheep Inn Ecolodge-International Award Winning Eco-Lodge in Ecuador. Affordable guesthouse, bed & breakfast hotel in the heart of the rural Ecuadorian Andes. Enjoy horseback riding, mountain biking, & day hiking. GAP Adventures- For those who want a tour that lets them do what they want, this is the company to go with. Their tours are geared toward independent travelers who just want the hassle of booking taken care of! (Cheap too!) Intrepid Travel- Pretty much like Gap adventures but based out of Australia. Contiki Tours- For those 18-35 who want to party and be herded like cattle. HBF Travel Insurance – For Australians traveling within Australia or overseas. You can save 10% when you buy online and another 10% if you’re an HBF member. South America Trips – Tour operator, Adventure Associates, offers environmentally-friendly tours in South America, specializing in the Galapagos Islands. Swimming with Dolphins in Egypt- A great company that teaches people about dolphins and gives you an off the beaten path activity to do. Whale Watching in The Azores- Whale watching in the Azores with professionals. Not cheap but worth the investment! Travel Tools Looking for the BEST travel blogs and trips on internet? |
