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. Amtrekker- Brett started out with a list of travel goals and wouldn’t let himself go home until he finished them all. 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. Travel Blissful- Just another good, and very popular, travel blog. Traveling Dreamer- A great website from a teacher in Thailand about life in Thailand. Excellent photos. Viator- A good resource for travel information with a pretty regularly updated and well written blog.
General Travel Information Airline Numbers- All the airline telephone numbers you need. 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. 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. Vagablogging- 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. 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.
Travel Tools Darn Good Digs – Excellent recent of good places to stay around the world. TravBuddy Travel Blogs and Hotel Reviews- Get a good list of travel blogs, meet other travelers, and get travel reviews. Walkabout Travel Gear- A great place to get a lot of the travel gear you need for life on the road. Where I’ve Been- Create a map of where you have been with this tool and put it on all the social networking sites you belong to and impress your friends. Tripfilms- Travel community site that let’s you post and share your videos with other travelers.
Travel Links
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.
Amtrekker- Brett started out with a list of travel goals and wouldn’t let himself go home until he finished them all.
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.
Travel Blissful- Just another good, and very popular, travel blog.
Traveling Dreamer- A great website from a teacher in Thailand about life in Thailand. Excellent photos.
Viator- A good resource for travel information with a pretty regularly updated and well written blog.
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Airline Numbers- All the airline telephone numbers you need.
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.
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.
Vagablogging- 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!
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.
Travel Tools
Darn Good Digs – Excellent recent of good places to stay around the world.
TravBuddy Travel Blogs and Hotel Reviews- Get a good list of travel blogs, meet other travelers, and get travel reviews.
Walkabout Travel Gear- A great place to get a lot of the travel gear you need for life on the road.
Where I’ve Been- Create a map of where you have been with this tool and put it on all the social networking sites you belong to and impress your friends.
Tripfilms- Travel community site that let’s you post and share your videos with other travelers.