This is used mainly in the US I believe as a trusted option to search for upcoming accommodation. I have mainly used the other sites mentioned here but have heard great things. Just be sure to check all so you know you are finding the best deal possible.

Amazon now is the worlds largest online store. I’m sure you have either purchased or browsed their large range by now, so I won’t go into too much detail. Amazon is always a great option if you want something sent to you while travelling. They can send it straight to your accommodation and take the hassle out of extra shipping fees. They also have a great affiliate program to turn your shopping hobby into a profitable business.

Quidco is the little brother to Ebates that I mentioned above. It is used mainly in Europe and the UK. I have again written a blog about how it works here so feel free to have a read. By joining here you will also receive a $10 credit voucher just for joining.

For anyone serious about making blogging their main source of income and there way of life has to do this course. It is produced by the #1 travel blogger on the planet in Nomadic Matt. It goes through the training step by step and will be realised each and every week for you. Once you have the content you have it for life and can refer to it at any stage. I repeat, this is an absolute must if you want to be a full-time blogger or digital nomad at any stage in your life.

This is a mentor program called “Off the Record" and it is run by successful married blogging duo Rebecca and Mario. They run the blog A Walsh Life and have been a key cog in how I have become such a success in the blogging industry. They have guided me through some training but more importantly been a shoulder to turn to and ask question after question about any topic that was troubling me. I have wrote a detailed blog about just how much they offer in their program and just how much they have helped me but more importantly can help you go to the next step or even guide you through the whole process from the beginning.

Cruise Direct offers a great selection of cruises in many parts of the world. They also often advertise great deals that will save you lots of money before you even start your trip. Only hard question is where to actually take the cruise?

A great place to start your search if you are looking to hire a yacht or get chartered around some of the most stunning scenery Europe has to offer.

HopaYacht offers an incomparably easy way to book and organize boutique cruises. HopaYacht.com is an international, unique, and dedicated boutique-cruises-site that includes: full vessels and private cabins charters in small and medium-sized vessels, in a wide range of destinations, accompanied by a professional crew and from a big range of prices.

This used to be my go to flight finder and I still always check hear before I make any bookings. It has lots of filter options so you can narrow your search to exactly what you want. Good search results for flexible dates and country-to-country trip without a specified city destination. The best extra is the option to choose “everywhere” and compare prices from your closest airport.

Another competitive option to use when looking to plan your next trip. One of the best and most popular search sites for finding great flights. It offers some really good fares.

This is almost my go to site nowadays when looking for flights for my next trip. Easy navigation, a graph showing you the rising and falling prices of flights, and the fares are probably the cheapest of all flight search engines.

A really cool search engine for your flights from the best search engine out there. You simply enter your departure point and date, and Google Flight will show you a map of the world with destinations and prices that suit your budget. It’s an easy to use interface and the fastest return of results.

Cheapflights is a global flight search and travel deals website similar to skyscanner mentioned above. They find the best value flight, hotel and car rental prices quick and easy. A great option to check when planning any holiday.

Etihad along with Qatar below have been the 2 companies I have flown with during my long-haul flights to Europe. Etihad were a clean and efficient airline that looked after their customers with the customer care you would expect. The planes were comfortable as well considering the time you spend in one position.

I have been lucky enough to fly with Qatar airways a few times on some of my longer trips and these guys have always been such a great airline. No delays, comfort and customer service are of some of the higher level I have found. The food is also not so bad for the old long-haul flight food. Their fares are also usually some of the most competitive of the bigger brands so consider them next time you fly.

Compensair is a service that helps to you get up to EUR 600 compensation for any disrupted flight (delay, cancellation or overbooking). You can check your flight in less than 2 min, calculate potential compensation and submit the application. They take care of all the paperwork, they will prepare all the necessary documents, submit your claim with the airline and take care of all the further communication with the airline to settle a case. Delay’s are never a good thing, but this company at least makes it easier to deal with.

Uber is a great way to get from A to B in big cities at a fraction of the cost to taxi’s. You will need to download the app and load a few details in but then you are right to go. I have used these a few times when travelling with friends and it often works out just as cheap and much easier than local transport.

If you’re a European citizen (or an official resident) and you plan to travel around Europe by train, then consider an Interrail Pass that can take you to up to 30 countries in Europe and over 40,000 destinations. You can pick either a single country pass, or a Global Pass that allows you to travel up to 30 days to as many countries in Europe as you want. Note: even if Interrail is predominantly a train pass, you’ll also get special offers on some bus services and ferries.

Eurail is the “twin” of Interrail, but for non-European citizens. If you are a non-European resident, but you can prove your residency in Europe, you can use Interrail instead. These guys offers a Global Pass for traveling to 5 or more countries, a pass to one country, or a so-called Select Pass with which you can use to travel to 2, 3, or 4 bordering countries. Note: similarly to Interail, you can also use the pass for some buses and ferries.

Auto Europe has been a leader in worldwide car rental services for over 60 years and throughout that time they have most certainly found a great way to deal with clients. They have long-term relationships with top suppliers like Hertz, Avis, Enterprise, Europcar, National, Budget, Dollar, Buchbinder and Peugeot coupled with offers at the best rates at 20,000 pickup locations in over 180 countries worldwide. It is sometimes easier to just start right at the top when looking for travel resources.

This is a great place to search for the best way to travel and at the cheapest price. GoEuro is a platform where prices and timetables for trains, buses and flights in Europe are compared in one search. How easy is that.

One of the most reliable car hires places I have found. They generally have great prices or are willing to match a competitor’s price if presented with it. Generally, my go to car hire dealer.

Nikon has been my go-to camera brand since I started my travels. In my opinion they are the leader on the market and that is more than just my opinion. Most of the images you see on my Instagram (link to Instagram) and Facebook pages (link to Facebook page) are thanks to this great camera brand. I personally have used the D5300 and the D7100 and both have been and continue to be fantastic cameras. Check out more about my camera and my other tech equipment I travel with hear.

Most people travelling now want to capture almost everything on video and I’m no exception. I have recently started up my YouTube channel and plan to focus a lot more on this in the upcoming future. Much of that will be possible thanks to my GoPro. I reliable and small addition to my backpack on a daily basis. Check out the tech gear in my backpack here.

The other major piece of tech equipment I carry in my backpack is my DJI drone. It is a pretty new addition but one that I am getting plenty of use from. I think it is going to become my new favourite toy for a while and can’t wait to show you some of the footage I capture on my YouTube channel. (Link to YouTube) DJI are the leaders in drones and after much research and consideration I’m super glad I choose to go with them.

Obviously being a blogger a spend many hours on a laptop, tablet or phone. With that being the case I didn’t want to take any chances with this equipment letting me down. Lenovo might not be everyone’s first choice for laptop brand but in my opinion and experience they are just as good as some off the bigger brands out there. They have never let me down and I’m possible on them anywhere from a few minutes to hours at a time. Strong enough to handle being carried around on my travels as well.

This is possibly the one piece of equipment I us more than anything else. My phone is always on me and my tablet is a great addition to be able to quickly use rather than getting the laptop out every time. Netflix is perfect to watch on my tablet as well. I choose to use Samsung Galaxy gear for both. What else is in my tech bag? Find out here.

Instagram now days is a huge part of me and also allowing me to continue to travel. The pictures and following I get from that is crucial to me finding new companies and partners to collaborate with. I spend a lot of time taking the right pictures and I use the best equipment from Nikon but another big ingredient for ensuring my pictures are gaining the most likes and bringing in big following numbers is Lightroom Photo Editor. This program is genius and simple to use. It will make your social media or just pictures in general look so professional, even if you only use the auto settings on your camera like me.

Drimsim is the first universal SIM card and free app for travelers. Drimsim is a real SIM card, it’s plastic and with a chip, like any other. You can insert it into your phone, tablet or router. The difference is that it is not tied to an operator. As your plane lands in a new country, your sim is immediately ready to use. Drimsim operates in 229 countries, provides stable communication, a fast Internet and prices almost like local operators. You can call your friends, and they can call you. You can chat, post photos, make routes and not be afraid that you will spend all your money on roaming. Perfect tool for any traveller or blogger worried about there end bill or having to find a new sim in each country you travel.

Solid SEO VPS is a program I use to run a remote computer in the background of my main system. This enables me to automate a lot of my equipment and get great results while building much of my social and email lists. Find out more about how I use this system here.

Tailwind is an absolute gem of an app and almost an essential part of your tool kit if you want to become serious in the blogging world. It enables you to plan all your Pinterest and now also Instagram posts in advance. This saves you hours and enable you to focus on more important things. All this why you can still have the confidence your blog is being discovered by many across social media. Try it for yourself today for free using this link below.

Fiverr is the world's largest marketplace for services starting at $5. Fiverr is a unique marketplace and the services being sold on Fiverr you can find are creative services, IT helpers, video professionals, writers and translators, sound editors, business consultants, web developers, and many more. It can be a life saver and a super affordable option to help you complete those small tasks you keep putting off.

Later is a little similar to tailwind but something I use for my Instagram, Twitter and Facebook pages. It is free to use if you only want to schedule a maximum 30 items on each account over 30 days. Heaps for me and a great free time saving tool I love. Start saving time and feel the benefits straight away.

Expedia are mainly a US and Canada company that is a great place to head to when looking to book hotel, flights, car hire, cruises or a package containing any or all. They often have great deals on their page as well that is bound to save you some cash to spend while actually on holidays.

STA travel is someone I have used a lot when I started travelling while under 30. They give great discounts to anyone under 30 or students. They are still super competitive if you don’t fall into that bracket and have always delivered a professional service when I have used them.

TripAdvisor is the world’s biggest travel site and offers reviews for restaurants, attractions, tour operators, and other travel related services. A new feature just launched on TripAdvisor is the ability to book accommodation through it. The search engine has basic filters but is still a little limited when comparing to more popular booking sites like Hotels.com, Air BnB, Bookings.com and Agoda.

I have used this company while living in the UK and found them a really great company to not only book affordable holiday packages but also to communicate with on general terms. They offer some unbelievable deals and I actually found a packaged holiday with them to Morocco for cheaper overall than I was finding just the flights. Certainly worth looking at if in Europe especially or travelling there.

One on the biggest tour companies in the world and offering tours in your area no matter where you are travelling too. Look them up whenever you are looking at doing a tour anywhere in the world. Always offering great specials if booked well in advance.

G Adventures are the world’s largest independently owned small-group adventure travel company. Available across all seven continents, their tours embrace local accommodation, cuisine, and transport to put travellers in a first-name basis with the planet’s people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife. I have had great times on tours with G Adventures and I’m confident you will too.

Viator is a company I have used on numerous occasions when looking for local tours in a particular area. They are a partner of the TripAdvisor so you know their tours are going to be the best of the best in the area you are looking. Two of the best one day trips of my life were with Viator, in the Dolomite Mountains and Emerald River Tour.

Contiki is the worldwide leader in tours for 18-35s. Offering an unbeatable mix of sightseeing and culture in over 40 countries across 6 continents, they create hassle-free vacations for like-minded people who share a passion for discovering amazing places. Many people I know use this as a great way to see as much of Europe as possible in a short amount of time, like this tour here. Be prepared for a few days with a sore head though, you have been warned.

Another of the big main tour companies you can have confidence booking with is TravelTalk. I used those on my Egypt tour and have wrote a review about the trip you can find here. They were a great company to travel with and had friendly local travel guides that really new their stuff.

If I had to choose just one way to travel Europe this would be it. It offers you the complete flexibility while still having the comforts of assistance if required. I done this mode of travel for 3 months my first summer in Europe and loved it. I would say you need a little bit of time and planning to make the most of this option. That being said their website is a great tool to plan your whole trip. They even have tickets and group trips to some of Europe’s biggest festivals and sailing trips. These guys also partner up with the Shamrock company to tour Ireland and the Haggis company to tour Scotland. I have heard more great things about each tour.

TourRadar has a vision of bringing like-minded travellers together for journeys of a lifetime. Whether it’s trekking Kilimanjaro, heading on a coach tour in Europe or a safari in Kenya, they are able to connect travellers to more than 1 million departures in over 200 countries. They are the online tour specialists working with the best local and global tour operators to give you the biggest selection of tours across all brands & provide unbiased comparison of tours based on real traveller reviews in one website. They even have a Best Price Guarantee and charge no booking fees, hidden credit card fees, change fees or cancellation fees.

Mine and many others choice for webhosting service. They have been a fantastic organisation from the start up process until present. I have never had any issues with HostGator and I know my site is in great hands. If you are looking to start a blog check out my “How to start a blog post” here.

WP Engine is the next step and something that will make your website stand out. It equips you with a suite of agility, performance, intelligence and integration solutions, so you can build and deploy a range of online experiences from campaign sites to content hubs to ecommerce extensions. The only limit you have once in control of WP Engine is your imagination.

Optinmonster is an email list building king and will soon become one of your best friends. This software allows you to build amazing opt-in in forms and place them onto your pages. We all have heard the saying “The money is in the list” so I’m sure you can understand this is a must for anyone serious about taking things to the next step.

This is my go-to work station when I’m writing blogs, needing to collect data and make e-books. I have all on need in the office package and can use it when offline when travelling in car, bus, train or plane. I have most of my content wrote by the time I’m at my next destination.

This tool is an absolute gem. We all know that pitching to companies or brands is almost a one time get it right or move on top thing, right? Well this tool is your new spell checker best friend. If you are writing an email to a potential brand, uploading a blog post or posting on social media this legend has you covered. It picks up all spelling and grammar errors and allows you to fix the issue before it’s to late.

These guys built my site. I gave them an outline of what I wanted and they built it. They even give you documentation and support after it's finished. So if you're in the market to have a site built or have your current site updated, get in touch for a free quote.

Are you looking to build your email list fast? Maybe trying to get a killing affiliate item out in front of as many eyes as you can as quick as possible? Then Udimi might be your best bet. If your list is still growing Udimi allows you to work and promote off someone elses. All you need to do is have a landing page and an email (or list them right the email for you) and choose the amount of potential customers it gets sent to. If you use my referral link you will also get $5 off your first list purchase with Udimi.

Another great option to start out in your blogging journey. MailMunch can collect email leads for you and has a free version which is great when your list is small and you are still learning the process. Once you have mastered gathering emails you can upgrade your subscription or maybe upgrade to OptinMonster which I have mentioned above.

Builderall is exactly that an all in one website builder. It has a stack of features included in Builderall meaning you don’t need plugins or extensions compared to other platforms out there. It has burst onto the scene lately thanks mainly to its very generous price and even more generous affiliate program. If you want to find out more details about Builderall follow this link and find out how I am earning a great passive income every month just from this one item.

If you are into travel then chances are you have had a look at the Lonely Planet collection of books already. If you haven’t you don’t know what you are missing. These books are designed, researched and written by travellers for travellers. They have everything you need to know for the new place you are exploring to. They have many different styles and you will find the perfect one to carry with you on your next adventure.

National Geographic is another travel brand you should be all to familiar with. Did you know they offer a wide range of travel and accessory items though perfect for your next trip? They have book, DVD’s, clothing, travel gear and magazines that will be just what you are looking for or get you inspired to head off on your next trip.

Blurb is a platform that can bring your photos to life or a destination to quickly make your very own e-book ready to sell anywhere you can. E-books and Blurb in general are a great way to start making content and giving something of value away to your loyal readers. It is all about building that list after all.

I might be a little biased as Kathmandu is a leading brand in Australia and NZ but since travelling, I still believe these guys are one of the best on the market for outdoor travelling and travel accessories. Their quality is unbelievable and even after travelling for the past 3 years I still own items that I use regularly from when I first started. My first choice for anything travel clothing related.

These guys are the European version of the Kathmandu I was just talking about. They offer a great selection of travel gear and seem extremely popular throughout Europe. I have found them a little more expensive when compared to the price I know Kathmandu are but the quality is still certainly there and a really good choice while in Europe.

When looking for new hiking foots this is the first brand I look for. I have had nothing but super shoes from Salomon and now choose them as my shoe of choice. Each pair I have had offered an exceptional life span and comfort for each hike I went on. No wearing them inn either was a huge bonus. No one wants blisters mid hike.

I might be a little biased as Kathmandu is a leading brand in Australia and NZ but since travelling, I still believe these guys are one of the best on the market for outdoor travelling and travel accessories. Their quality is unbelievable and even after travelling for the past 3 years I still own items that I use regularly from when I first started. My first choice for anything travel clothing related.

If you are into travel then chances are you have had a look at the Lonely Planet collection of books already. If you haven’t you don’t know what you are missing. These books are designed, researched and written by travellers for travellers. They have everything you need to know for the new place you are exploring to. They have many different styles and you will find the perfect one to carry with you on your next adventure.

World Nomads are the premium travel insurance choice in my opinion especially when travelling to areas of high crime or known criminal spots. They cover you a little more than the standard insurance companies but with that comes the little higher price.

A really good option to compare Travel Insurance with World Nomads above. It never hurts to double check that the deal you are getting is a good one. I have heard great reviews from these guys as well.

This is a classic Aussie movie that the world come to love. I couldn’t not mention it on the Aussieinwanderlust website. If watching this just be prepared to get a few funny looks from fellow passengers as you let out a few uncontrollable laughs.

This is another classic movie from my childhood. I spent many of an afternoon laughing along to this movie. I grew up playing and enjoying basketball and this movie really appealed to me, again you may find yourself laughing.

Take your pick of which movie you choose or maybe grab all in the movie series. They are all a great watch and will ensure your travel time between destinations goes faster than you had been dreading.

Same as above in the case of take your pick on which movie in the series you get. If you are inn for a long trip grab both and go for a Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker marathon. Always a good time to listen and watch this hilarious set of movies.

Remember the Titans is up there with my favourite movie of all time. I love it and can’t not make a list of movies without including this. It is a little different to the ones mentioned above and has a far more serious side to it but equally will have you watching it from start to end.

A great resource website that will help you to locate community-based organisations looking for volunteers. You can also search for small businesses all around the world that need your support. The website is full of details that will help you decide who to support.

Probably the best database to look for a host where you can volunteer. Helpx’s standard arrangement is to work four hours per week in exchange for food and accommodation. You pay 21 USD for a 2-year membership.

Similarly to Helpx, WorkAway offers a list of hosts from all around the world. Compared to Helpx, the 2-year membership is a few more dollars, and the site is not as user-friendly. In any case, t WorkAway is still a great platform to look for volunteering opportunities.

This is a great teaching agency found in London. I used these guys while I was living on/off in London for 2 years and they were a flexible and easy company to work with. Even if you have zero teaching experience, like I had, they will do their best to find you some teacher assistant or various other lines of work. Give them an email today and mention my name to get a great experience.

Tiqets is the biggest online ticketing platforms in the world. They offer directly bookable, instantly available and completely mobile tickets for museums, shows and attractions all over the world. Including cities like Dubai, Rome, New York and many more.

Big Bus Tours is the largest operator of open-top sightseeing tours worldwide, currently operating in 21 cities across the globe. Their tours take in all the top sights of each city and you can hop-on and hop-off at major landmarks to explore in your own time. Recorded commentary is available in multiple languages and they also offer live guides in many of the locations. In addition to the tours themselves, they enhance the sightseeing experience by providing a range of complementary experiences such as river cruises, guided walking tours and entry to local attractions. A great way to see a city when you have limited time and cuts down on the need for public transport or walking huge distances.

CityPASS is a simple way to vacation in North America's most popular destinations including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, and Tampa Bay. CityPASS tickets contain admission to the most famous and popular attractions in each city and are priced up to 50% less than the combined regular price of admissions.

Nightly.travel is a really cool money saving tip that empowers travellers to combine staying in two hotels in a single trip. If you do this you will save money, enjoy upgrades, and experience more. By switching hotels once during your trip with Nightly.travel, travellers can save as much as 70% vs staying in a single hotel while experiencing more of the cities you are visiting and saving your funds for activities to do while on holidays.

Sleeping while travelling can be one of the biggest nightmares you face. Especially if you do like I often do and book a night bus, train or flight to save money on accommodation. If you don’t get sleep during your trip though the next day is a complete ride off. That is where a trusty travel pillow is crucial, and I think I may just have found the best one on the market.