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Apps, Websites, and Resources for the Budget Traveler
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items My Go-To Resources, Apps, and Tips for traveling on a budget.
I wrote this e-book to help anyone who is interested in long term travel prepare for it! I talk about the things you need to do before you leave so that you can travel with peace of mind.
Pack It Up : Everything you need to know to prepare you for long term international travel
This is a spreadsheet of travel resources I made for my ebook called "Pack it Up: Preparing for Long-Term International Travel. The best part about this list? It can used by anyone! I made sure to include a wide range of resources from accommodations...
Pack It Up E-book Resources
This is similar to World Packers, but on this platform, you are more likely to come across accommodation that is also willing to pay you for additional work. The membership is very well worth it. I found my first volunteer opportunity teaching Englis...
Workaway.info
You'll need a WorldPackers membership if you're interested in volunteering in exchange for free or low cost accommodation & meals while traveling abroad. I've stayed at ecolodges, farms, homes, and hostels for free using this platform. I've been...
Worldpackers: Work Exchange, Volunteer Abroad, Gap Year
Trusted housesitters is a platform that you have to pay for a membership to access. However once you access the membership, you will be able to search for accommodations in different countries with people who are looking for someone for them. if you ...
Find Pet Sitters & House Sits Worldwide | TrustedHousesitters ...
For $14.99 a year you can browse & connect with people who are willing to host you in their homes for a few days at no cost. You can also meet great friends & have a local give you personalized recommendations for touring. You can also use th...
Couchsurfing
Homestay is a platform that connects travelers with local hosts who offer accommodations in their homes. It emphasizes cultural exchange and the opportunity for guests to stay with a host family, providing a more immersive travel experience.
Book Homestays Worldwide - Find Your Home Away From Home
Best app in the App Store for finding hostels. Some hostel are as much as $5 a day depending on where you're traveling too. Great resource if your only somewhere for a few days.
Hostels Worldwide - Online Bookings, Ratings and Reviews
The Hopper travel app is designed to help users find the very best travel deals, particularly in terms of flights and accommodation.
Hopper | Book Hotels, Flights, Car Rentals & More
Rome2Rio is a website that helps users plan travel routes by providing information on transportation options (buses, trains, cars, or planes), prices, and travel times. A big helper when you don’t always want to fly to the next destination, this allo...
Rome2Rio: discover how to get anywhere
By far the biggest database of current information regarding the cost of living in different parts of the world. This website will help you determine how much to budget for a specific location.
Cost of Living
XE Currency Exchange app is a popular online currency converter that also offers up to date foreign exchange rate information ensuring you don't overpay for exchanging your money.
Xe.com