Travel Resources
My favourite websites, apps & tools for booking a trip.
This list of travel resources and tools that I personally use for trip planning has something for everyone – whether you’re an expert itinerant or you’re designing your very first trip. These tools can streamline the planning process, save you money, and help you gain access to places and experiences you maybe hadn’t considered before.
Note that some of the links on this page are affiliate links that will earn me a small referral commission at no extra cost to you. More information here. The following is intended for informational purposes only.
Sky Scanner
FLIGHTS
Compare prices, book multi-leg flights & set up alerts for your favourite routes.
Heymondo
INSURANCE
My preferred provider for single, annual & long-stay travel insurance.
Booking.com
ACCOMMODATION
My platform of choice for booking hotels, guesthouses & homestays.
Viator
TOURS
A one-stop-shop for the best tours, transfers & experiences around the globe.
Local Rent
CAR HIRE
Low-cost car rentals from in countries including Georgia, Albania & Montenegro.
Flights
Scott’s Cheap Flights – Notifications about flight deals & error fares direct to your inbox.
Visas & documents
iVisa – Expedited tourist visas & other travel documents managed by a third-party.
OneWayFly – Plane tickets & hotel reservations for when you need proof of onward travel or an address for a visa application. Read my review.
Insurance & support
SafetyWing – Long-term health insurance designed for digital nomads & remote workers. Read my review.
AirHelp – Managed compensation claims for delayed or cancelled flights.
Staying connected
Airalo – ESIMs (embedded SIM cards) for more than 190 countries.
Express VPN – Streaming-friendly VPN service for secure web browsing.
Car hire
Discover Cars – Competitive pricing for brand-name car rental companies across Europe & beyond.
Private transfers
GoTrip.ge – Flexible, fixed price private transfers in Georgia. Read my review.
Accommodation
Agoda – Hotels, guesthouses & hostels in Asia with secure prepayment available for most properties.
Hostel World – Hostels & low-cost hotels around the world.
Tours, tickets & experiences
Get Your Guide – Tours & transfers from local operators, with secure payment & easy cancellations.
Tiquets – Attraction passes, skip-the-line tickets & guided tours at museums, theme parks & cultural sites.
Cookly – Cooking classes, market tours & foodie experiences. Get 10% off when you use the promo code EMILYLUSH at checkout.
Transportation
12Go – Reserve bus & train tickets for routes in Southeast Asia, the Caucasus & other destinations.
Omio – Bus, train & ferry tickets for Europe.
Bookaway – Ground transportation in Asia & Europe.
Direct Ferries – Ferry & boat tickets for 900+ ports worldwide.
Gear & souvenirs
Amazon – Luggage, gadgets, guidebooks, clothing & other travel essentials.
Etsy – Handmade & artisanal souvenirs & gifts from independent makers.
Ready to hit the road? Check out my latest travel guides & start planning your next adventure.