All Types of Resources For Preparing Your Next Journey
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From recommended travel blogs to VPN's or gear - find it all here. A compilation of internet resources that I have been building over time.
*Will continue to update and add additional resources...*
Airfare
Secret Flying is a flight deal platform trusted by over one million members, surfacing cheap flights, error fares, and massive airfare savings to destinations around the world.
From economy steals to business class error fares, it's the go-to resource for savvy travelers who want to see more of the world without paying full price.
Flystein is a human-powered flight search service where personal flight experts find you the cheapest possible airfare — with the best price guarantee that means you don't pay their fee if they can't beat the price you've already found.
Going is a flight deal subscription service that tracks prices, sends alerts on major price drops and mistake fares, and helps millions of travelers save up to 90% on flights to destinations worldwide.
Simply tell them where you want to go, and when a great deal appears you book directly with the airline — no middlemen, no markups.
Skyscanner is a global flight comparison platform that lets travelers search and compares cheap flights from all major airlines and online travel agents in one place, making it easy to find the best ticket prices to destinations worldwide.
Momondo is a free flight comparison search engine that scans and compares fares from more than 1,000 airlines and travel sites simultaneously, making it easy to find the cheapest plane tickets to destinations around the world.
KAYAK is a comprehensive travel search engine that scans hundreds of other travel sites at once to find the best prices on flights, hotels, and rental cars — all with no extra fees and no need to search multiple platforms separately.
Travel Blogs
Expert Vagabond is a travel blog by Matthew Karsten — a digital nomad and American expat living abroad in France — offering practical destination guides, travel tips, gear recommendations, and honest advice on how to work and live around the world.
The Blonde Abroad is an award-winning solo female travel blog by Kiersten Rich, featuring destination guides, packing tips, travel photography, and firsthand stories from over 70 countries around the world.
Nomadic Matt is one of the world's most widely read travel blogs, founded by New York Times bestselling author Matt Kepnes, dedicated to helping tens of millions of travelers explore the world on a budget with honest, no-sponsored-trip advice and time-tested tips.
Journey Era is an adventure travel blog by Australian traveler Jackson Groves, documenting solo backpacking adventures across the world with a focus on hiking, waterfalls, beaches, and adrenaline-fueled experiences.
Travelffeine is a travel and lifestyle blog that blends curated destination guides, outdoor adventure stories, and coffee inspiration into one beautifully caffeinated corner of the internet.
Adventurous Kate is a solo female travel blog by Kate, who quit her job in 2010 to travel the world alone and has since visited 89 countries, building one of the most trusted and honest resources for women who want to explore the world safely and confidently.
YouTube Channels
Andy Mumford is a Lisbon-based professional landscape and travel photographer, Fujifilm brand ambassador, and passionate photography educator who has been leading international workshops for nearly a decade with his work featured in magazines and publications worldwide.
Bald and Bankrupt is a travel vlog channel run by English YouTuber Benjamin Rich (known as "Mr Bald"). He's known for exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations, especially post-Soviet countries like Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and the Balkans, as well as places like India, Moldova, and Cuba, often wandering into everyday neighborhoods and striking up conversations with locals rather than sticking to tourist spots.
KARA & NATE
Kara and Nate is a travel vlogging channel run by married couple Kara and Nate Sutherland from Nashville, Tennessee. They started the channel in 2016, initially planning just one year of travel, but kept going — hitting their 100th country by the end of 2019.
SeaLegacy is an ocean conservation YouTube channel founded by renowned photographer Paul Nicklen and conservationist Cristina Mittermeier.
Through stunning underwater cinematography and powerful storytelling, their team of world-class filmmakers and scientists brings the beauty and fragility of the world's oceans to life — shining a light on the threats facing marine ecosystems while championing the sustainable solutions needed to heal them.
Thomas Heaton is a landscape photographer whose YouTube channel follows his adventures into the great outdoors — sometimes by camper van, sometimes by tent — to photograph some of the world's most stunning scenery across both film and digital formats.
Trip Insight is a travel YouTube channel dedicated to authentic, visually rich explorations of destinations both well-known and off the beaten path.
Each video goes beyond the typical tourist highlight reel, diving into the people, cultures, and landscapes that make every location unique.
Volunteer Work Exchange
HelpX is an online platform that connects volunteer helpers with hosts on organic farms, homestays, ranches, hostels, and even sailing boats worldwide, where helpers typically work around 4 hours per day in exchange for free food and accommodation.
It's one of the best resources for budget travelers and working holiday makers looking to immerse themselves in local cultures, learn new skills, and see the world without the heavy cost of traditional accommodation.
Workaway is the world's largest cultural exchange community, connecting budget travelers, language learners, and volunteers with over 50,000 hosts across 170 countries — from families and farms to NGOs, sailing boats, and sustainable projects — in exchange for food and accommodation.
It's the ultimate platform for travelers who want to explore the world more deeply, learn new skills, immerse themselves in local cultures, and keep travel costs low while making a meaningful contribution wherever they go.
WWOOF (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms) is a global movement founded in 1971 that connects volunteers with organic host farmers worldwide, where visitors help with daily farm life in exchange for free meals and accommodation — with no money exchanged between hosts and WWOOFers.
It's the perfect experience for travelers who want to learn hands-on sustainable farming, connect with local communities, support the organic agriculture movement, and explore the world in a meaningful and budget-friendly way.