5 Best Travel Websites To Satisfy Your Wanderlust

Have you checked out the number of long weekends in Singapore? 2016 is your year to see the world. The Singapore dollar is strong and there are many sites that support solo or group travel. Before you pack your bags and satisfy your fernweh, check out these 5 sites to satisfy your wanderlust!

1. Planning Stage

It is nice to just hope on the next plane and disappear to an exotic locale. Believe me when I say, I hate planning as much as the next person. Adventure and spontaneity is part of the journey. But it also pays off to know a little bit about your destination so that your time there is not a total waste. This is where Trover comes in! This low-effort and easy to use site is where you can browse pictures of other people’s travels before making your choice. At least you have an idea of what you might see there instead of going in blind.

2. Transport

I am one of those weird people who love long airplane rides. What is not to love? You get to binge watch on the latest movies, have your meals served to you, get booze around the clock and the best part, you never have to clean up after yourself! As I got older, I fell in love with space. That is when I started looking for alternative forms of transportation. One word: trains. I enjoyed the journey and taking in the change in scenery. My train ride from Vienna to Innsbruck was truly an eye-opener. The train took me past graffiti tunnels and entered mountain passes. From dense residential areas to cottages dotting hillsides.

Check out the Man In Seat 61, where he documents the best railways and routes to take. The best part is that he covers Asia too! The site itself is filled with lots of useful information from maps to what to expect and whether it is worth to get a rail pass. You may not see a ton of visually appealing pictures, but be prepared to get some serious wander lust from reading his detailed explanations and descriptions!

3. Accommodation

We are used to going to travel agents who would settle all these details. Sure, go ahead. Do that if you only want to see what tourists see. While Airbnb is a go-to way to see more of the city, another site worthy to take a look at is Small Luxury Hotels Of the World. It gives you the comforts of hotels while giving you the opportunity to enjoy the local delights of an Airbnb. Word has it is that you could book your very own private island or if you have nightmares over Robinson Crusoe, then you might want to try living near UNESCO World Heritage Sites, in the heart of history.

4. Places To Visit

Tripadvisor is good but what about if you want a guide who really knows the inside of the city- from the alleyways to the best mango sticky rice to try -like a local would, try Spotted By Locals. Escape the tourist traps and enjoy the authentic experience and gems discovered by those who have lived in these cities for years.

5. Food

Food is a Singaporean pastime. Of course we will not retire this obsession even when we are abroad. My favourite trips are ones where my taste buds were brought on a gastronomic escapade. This is where Foodspotting comes in handy! Have a dim sum craving while you are in London? No problem! Get that fixed right away with this handy app!

In need of a trip right now? You’re welcome! Share with us in the comments section about some of the useful apps that you use. If you want an unforgettable holiday, check out some of the accessories you would need!

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