Travel Links
| Travel Blogs Almost Fearless- Christine left Boston to become a free lance writer in Barcelona. She’s a good motivator. Amateur Traveler Podcast- A good podcast about various destinations in the world. Asian Ramblings- Steve is an ESL teacher and a photographer in China. His postings give a glimpse into Chinese life. His photos tell thousands of words. Collazo Projects- Julie is a Matador Travel editor and runs an excellent travel blog about writing, meaningful travel, and shares her wonderful travel tips from her adventures living in multiple countries. Cool Travel Guide- Musings of a professional travel writer. Far West China- A good travel site about travels in China. Geo Traveler- An excellent site containing amazing photos of the world. Go Backpacking- A good long term travel website by Dave, who has spent a really long time traveling. Killing Batteries- Another travel writer, Leif Pettersen, works for Lonely Planet. His blog is witty and filled with fun travel facts. Make sure to read the interview he did for this site. Nerdy Nomad- Kristy is a web designer who uses her income to travel the world. Her blog has great insights on web design, blogging, travel writing, and traveling. Travel Blissful- Just another good, and very popular, travel blog. Wandering Why- A blog that follows the journey of one married couple’s desire to break away from the cubicle and see the world. What I See Out My Window- Good collection of photos from what is outside windows around the world. Viator- A good resource for travel information with a pretty regularly updated and well written blog. Click here for more Travel Blogs |
General Travel Information Eurotrip- Good information and a forum about Europe by backpackers. Lonely Planet- The guidebook king. They also have a good forum where you can ask about anything. There website is a good resource. Hotels Combined A good hotel site that searches over 30 places at once. I’ve found some good deals here. 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. Johnny Jet- A great booking and information resource for travelers. They have a link to just about anything you need. Vagabonding- Rolf Potts, the king of Vagabonding, own website about the subject. 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.
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