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If our travel info has been helpful to you, an easy way to say thank you is using our affiliate links when you book travel.
How does it work?
1. When you’re ready to book travel, click through a link on our blog (listed below for quick reference) for the booking website you want to use.
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🛏️ Booking.com (all types of stays)
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Unconventional Budget Accommodations (Book)
Learn the creative methods we’ve used to travel around the world without spending a dime on rent or hotels. Our money-saving strategies not only make travel cheaper but deeper as well.
All our budget secrets are in this book – now available in ebook, paperback, and audiobook on Amazon.
Google Flights
We use this high-powered search tool to research flights because it has highly customizable search options and covers just about every flight out there.
The Explore page is a fun way to find the cheap fares from your local airport when you don’t have a particular destination in mind.
Rome2Rio
When traveling in unfamiliar areas, Rome2Rio is super helpful with finding the best method of transit from one place to another.
It aggregates flights, trains, bus, subway, and taxi options by price, duration, and number of transfers.
TrustedHouseSitters
Stay for free around the world by house-sitting and caring for pets. Create a free profile and browse house-sit opportunities around the world. You don’t have to pay for membership until you want to start contacting homeowners.
SafetyWing Nomad Insurance
We started insuring our trips through SafetyWing in case something bad happens abroad. It covers emergency medical (including Covid) and other travel-related emergencies.
For long-term travelers, SafetyWing tends to be more affordable and more practical than other options on the market. Read our full review here.
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Having the right gear can make a huge difference in your travel experience. All of the gear below are things we actually own and things we LOVE because they have enhanced our travel experience.
Eagle Creek Packing Cubes The best way to organize and pack clothing for any travel adventure. These sets offer the best value and versatility. We’ve also used them to organize electronics and other random items. We also use the Pack It Cube set, which is a bit sturdier.
Sony RX100 III Most photos on our site are taken using this awesome point and shoot camera. It’s not the most technically advanced camera on the market but it’s perfect for travel because of it’s size and the images and video our outstanding, even in poorly lit conditions.