This is a list of some of of the most useful travel websites and travel products. Some of these links are affiliate links, which means that if you buy a product after clicking on these links, I may earn a small commission (at no additional cost to you) which helps pay for the running of this site.
Free Stuff
Lyft – Sign up with Lyft and earn a free ride worth up to $5
Favorite Credit Card for Earning Points and Miles
Chase Sapphire Preferred – This is my favorite credit card for earning points and miles. I like that I can earn 2X points on travel and dining, there are no foreign transaction fees and that I earn Ultimate Rewards points that can be transferred to a variety of airlines and hotels. You can earn a signup bonus of 80,000 points (up from 60,000) after spending $4,000 in 3 months.
Websites for Finding Cheap Airfare
AirfareWatchdog (US) – A good way to find airfare deals is to sign up for their email newsletter and email alerts. Email alerts will let you know whenever there is a low fare on routes you pick.
ITA Matrix – If you have a destination in mind but your travel dates are flexible, do a calendar search to find dates with the cheapest flights on that route.
Skyscanner – If your travel dates are firm but you are open to various destinations, use the Everywhere search feature that lets you look for cheap flights to everywhere from your departure airport or country.
Hotel Booking Websites
Agoda – My favorite website to book hotels around the world. Their prices are unbeatable. Agoda often has large discounts compare to other booking sites. Sometimes I find hotels on Agoda when they are not available on other hotel booking sites. I use Agoda often and highly recommend them!
Booking.com
HotelsCombined.com – Another great hotel booking website.
TripAdvisor – I am a big fan of Tripadvisor’s reviews and use TripAdvisor to research hotels. To avoid fake reviews, I ignore really great reviews, really bad reviews and reviews from people with only one review.
Best Travel Gear
My Carry On Bag Essentials Packing List – A printable list of my carry on bag essentials for long flights.
My Road Trip Packing List – List of my road trip essentials.
Best Travel Books That Inspire Wanderlust
Best Travel Movies That Inspire Wanderlust
Most Useful and Practical Travel Gifts That Every Traveler Needs
Bonappetour: Is a great way to connect with locals by eating at their home
Other Travel Blogs I Like:
The Expert Vagabond
Nomadic Samuel
That Backpacker
Backpacking Travel Blog
Smiling Faces Travel Photos