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SUBSCRIBE ► http://bit.ly/TravelDeeper
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MORE TRIP PLANNING ADVICE FROM THE PROS:
yTravelBlog ► http://www.ytravelblog.com/plan-your-trip-guide/
TripHackr ► http://triphackr.com/trip-planning-guide/
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FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS:
+ Google Flights: https://www.google.com/flights/
+ Kayak Explore: https://www.kayak.com/explore/
+ Skycanner: https://www.skyscanner.com/
+ Momodo: http://www.momondo.com/
+ STA Travel Flights: http://www.statravel.com/student-flights.htm
*Be sure to search direct on airline sites as well.
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FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS RESOURCES:
ThriftyNomads ► http://thriftynomads.com/booking-cheapest-flight-possible-anywhere/
xpatmatt ► http://xpatmatt.com/how-to-find-cheaper-airline-plane-tickets-online/
US News ► http://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/articles/2012/04/18/8-insider-secrets-to-booking-cheap-airfare/
Nomadic Matt ►http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-tips/how-to-find-a-cheap-flight/
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ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS:
+ Hotels – https://www.hotels.com/
+ Hostels – https://www.hostelworld.com/
+ AirBnB – https://www.airbnb.com/
+ Couchsurfing – https://www.couchsurfing.org/
+ Woofing – http://wwoofinternational.org/
WHAT IS HOUSESITTING?
Hecktic Travel’s Guide – – http://www.hecktictravels.com/housesitting-101
Nomadic Matt’s Guide – http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/house-sitting/
+ House Carers – https://www.housecarers.com/
+ Mind My House – http://www.mindmyhouse.com/
+ Trusted Housesitters – https://www.trustedhousesitters.com/us/
GOOD TRAVEL INSURANCE OPTIONS:
Allianz Travel Insurance ► https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/
World Nomads ► https://www.worldnomads.com/
Clements ► https://www.clements.com/intl-health/individuals/intl-travel-medical
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LANGUAGE LEARNING APPS & RESOURCES (I USE)
+ Duolingo FREE app: https://www.duolingo.com/
+ Follow Benny Lewis: https://www.fluentin3months.com/
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OTHER TRAVEL RESOURCES:
Visa Requirements (US Citizens) ►https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country.html
Chase Sapphire Credit Card ►https://creditcards.chase.com/credit-cards/chase-sapphire-preferred
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MY TOP 10 TRAVEL ESSENTIALS
1. Black T-Shirts → http://amzn.to/2gCi4lj
2. Small Travel Notebook → http://amzn.to/2gCgeAZ
3. Ankor Portable Battery Charger → http://amzn.to/2gvag3Q
4. Water Bottle → http://amzn.to/2gdtcBR
5. Quick Dry Towel → http://amzn.to/2gdpWXb
6. Jump Rope → http://amzn.to/2gvcT5O
7. Men’s Talcum Powder → http://amzn.to/2gdowvD
8. Exofficio Underwear → http://amzn.to/2geyw7I
9. Sony Rx100iv Camera → http://amzn.to/2geD3XD
9. Canon s120 Camera → http://amzn.to/2g9D91x
10. Head Light → http://amzn.to/2gCk9xV
MY TRAVEL VIDEOGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHY GEAR
– MacBook Pro 15” → http://amzn.to/2g9K6j3
– LaCie Rugged External Hard Drive → http://amzn.to/2fkojHR
– Sony a7ii → http://amzn.to/2gCeBDj
– Sony a7ii 24-70 Lens → http://amzn.to/2fhWexs
– DJI Phantom 4 Drone → http://amzn.to/2g9ALI4
– GoPro Hero 4 → http://amzn.to/2gvfJYI
– KNEKT Underwater Dome → http://amzn.to/2gez11u
– Rode Shotgun Mic → http://amzn.to/2gvg5yg
– Manfrotto 60” Compact Action Tripod → http://amzn.to/2gducpn
– Joby Tripod → http://amzn.to/2gdo6FA
– Zoom H2n Handy Recorder → http://amzn.to/2gdmKuE
– Backup Batteries for Sony A7ii → http://amzn.to/2fhYchl
– Backup Batteries for Sony RX100iv → http://amzn.to/2gvbqfO
– Amazon Kindle → http://amzn.to/2gBiiZ6
Additional Travel Gear I use:
– Case Logic Travel Backpack → http://amzn.to/2g9IZzP
– Think Tank Travel Drone Bag → http://amzn.to/2gvesR8
– Dakine Split Luggage → http://amzn.to/2fkihHg
– Merrell Men’s Hiking Boots → http://amzn.to/2fi9hz0
– Icebreaker Men’s Travel Shirts → http://amzn.to/2gCjkoz
– Mitchum Deodorant → http://amzn.to/2fkfA8y
– Philips Norelco Multigroom Trimmer → http://amzn.to/2gkrfDK
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+ TWITTER ► https://twitter.com/tourist2townie
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