Getting There
- Use Skyscanner to find cheap flights to your destination.
- Public buses are the cheapest ways to get to your accommodation from the airport, but a shared shuttle transfer is quicker and cheaper than a taxi – you can pre-book those on GetYourGuide or Viator
- Try Omio for booking trains and Busbud for buses including Greyhound and Flixbus.
Where to Stay
- For hotels, I use Booking.com to check reviews and find the best deals on hotels and apartments wherever I’m travelling to. Hotels.com is another good site.
- If you’re on a tight budget, use Hostelworld to find the best hostels all over the world
- For digital nomads & long-term stays check out Flatio for monthly rentals
Hire a Car
- Get a quote for car hire with Discover Cars who compare car rental deals from many companies so that you can choose which is best for your trip.
Group Tours and Organised Adventures
- If you prefer to join organised group adventures, I like to compare options on TourRadar and use various filters to find the best choice for me. Companies like G Adventures and Intrepid Travel usually get great reviews and I like the combination of adventure and social responsibilty.
- Check the TourRadar sales page for special offers where they collate all discounts and special offers that are currently running.
Book Tours and Activities
- I use GetYourGuide or Viator to book everything from skip-the-line entry tickets to food tours as I can compare options from several companies and choose the best one for me
- If you’re staying in a hostel, check out their tours and activities which are usually free or very cheap – and a great way to meet people!
Considering Travel Insurance For Your Trip?
- Unfortunately, things can and do go wrong when you travel. I always buy travel insurance for my trips and was very glad I had insurance when I had my laptop and passport stolen in Ecuador!
- I chose World Nomads Travel Insurance for my recent backpacking trip to Australia and New Zealand. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travellers and intrepid families, and offers cover for more than 150 adventure sports and activities as well as emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and more. Get a quote, make a claim, or buy or extend your policy while on the road.
- I have also used SafetyWing which is available for purchase online in 180 countries and you can also buy it while you are already travelling. SafetyWing travel medical insurance is charged on a month-by-month basis so a great flexible choice for digital nomads or if you’re not sure of your future plans.
- Alternatively, use a comparison site like Travel Insurance Master to find the best cover for you.
Check Your Travel Documents
- Don’t forget to check the validity of your passport and any other documents for your trip. Use iVisa to check if you need a visa to visit your destination, and get up to date official travel advice from your government, for example on the Department of State website in the US or the UK government website.
Get Cheap Currency
- When travelling abroad, using a travel bank account like Wise means you get great deals on foreign currency – including a fee-free transfer of up to £500 when you use this link to sign up.
Housesitting
- For travellers, house-sitting is a great way to save money on accommodation and spend time caring for someone else’s home and pets while they’re away
- If you’re going away and worried about leaving your house and pets, then you can arrange a housesitter to care for them while you enjoy your trip!
- TrustedHousesitters is the most reputable house-sitting platform, so take a look and find your perfect housesit!
Top Money Saving Tip for Backpackers
- Work exchanges are a great way to travel for longer and extend your trip as you can save a ton of money on accommodation. Get an extra $10 discount on Worldpackers here or learn more about work exchanges.