Have you been wondering how people travel so much these days? I have put together this short guide with interesting links aiming to help you arrange your next holiday away. Travel the world made easy for everyone!
- Trouble choosing a travel destination or looking for flights?
- Worried about money, age, nationality, solo travel or health issues?
Don´t worry, let´s start planning now:
1- Destination
2- Passport and visa
3- Vaccinations and health
4- Flights
5- Accommodation
6- Packing and travel advice
7- Currency and money
8- Travel Insurance
1- Where are you willing to travel?
Destination: “ noting an attraction or event that people are willing to travel a long distance to get to, either because it is very good or distinctive or because it is located in a popular and interesting place: destination restaurants and resorts”
Before choosing the right destination you need to ask yourself:
- What is your budget? Only then you will be able to tailor your own holiday accordingly: from low cost to luxurious companies. And choose if you are doing one destination, multi-city or multi-country.
- What is the purpose of your holiday? Activities, landscapes, and weather you prefer: skiing, diving, surfing, yoga, adventure, backpacking, fly and drive, cultural tours or all-inclusive relaxing stays.
- Long term travel? If you are you ready to drop out and leave it all behind to go explore the world without return ticket check these websites:
Compare cities on quality of life with Teleport
- Destination safety matters
2- Passport and Visa
3- Vaccinations and Health
Are you fit to travel? Always check with your doctor vaccinations, medicines, get a general + dental check-up before leaving.
Travel vaccinations
- UK
- Spain
- Portugal
4- Book your flights
Find the cheapest flights and book from a wholesaler or from the airline website.
Alternative transportation:
5- Choose your accommodation
Hotels
- WiFi, 24 h front desk, breakfast, safety and housekeeping.
- Comfort, privacy and amenities!
Browse for deals on google: Last minute offers, travel deals and coupons
Hostels
- WiFi, 24 h front desk, shared facilities as kitchen and toilets.
- Opportunity to meet other travellers, make plans together and share experiences!
Holiday homes
- A home away from home, privacy, comfort, experience the destination like a resident, most of the times it works out as the cheapest accommodation available or the chance to live in a luxurious home where every detail from decoration to equipment has been taken care of.
Worldwide:
Airbnb Homes & Experiences
Tripadvisor Holiday Rentals
Southern Europe:
Stay with locals
- Who else can show you around better than a local?
Couchsurfing is a website where you can find a host, and it is free!
Homestay: stay in a house or apartment of a local of the city to which they are traveling
Show around: find a local to show you around
Free accommodation and volunteer work
6- Packing Lists and Travel Advice
“Everybody loves a trilogy: Three pairs of socks. Three pairs of underwear. Three shirts. Wear one, wash one, dry one.”
Long-term globetrotting experience can be useful even for weekend breaks, specially if you are flying with low cost airlines!
7- Currency and Money
Currency converter:
Travel tips: Money
8- Travel Insurance
Can be arranged through your Airline, Bank Account, or major insurance companies in your country. Prices will depend on type of coverage, nationality, country of residence, duration…
I have been buying travel insurance from Iati Seguros:
The world is in your hands, have a beautiful day!
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
— Chinese Proverb
