Here are the links to the travel resources I personally use and recommend as a money-conscious solo female traveller.
Travel Planning
Flights
I typically use Skyscanner and Booking.com to find the cheapest flight deals and plan my travels. Then I book the flights on the airline’s official website.
Accommodation
I’m a budget traveller, so I do my research when booking accommodation in this economy! My top three accommodation websites are Hostelworld, Booking.com, and Agoda. Because I’ve been doing this for too long, I’ll also say it pays to check the Booking.com app, as it sometimes offers mobile prices.
In the past, I’ve also used Couchsurfing and Airbnb for accommodation.
Travel insurance
Travel Insurance Direct is my go-to, as from experience, they offer the most affordable travel insurance plans for Australians.
Money
I need you all to jump on board the Wise train. I use it as my travel card and as a freelancer. You can open bank accounts in multiple currencies so that I can get paid in US dollars, Euros, you name it! The fees are extremely low compared to PayPal, and the exchange rates are fantastic. I highly recommend checking them out before your next trip. It’s a game-changer.
Tours
I religiously use both Viator and GetYourGuide to book tours worldwide. I’ve previously actually booked experiences through these platforms that were sold out on official websites, so definitely check them out.
eSIM
eSIMs are such an easy and affordable way to stay connected while travelling overseas. I’m a big fan of Sim Local, and I’ve put their eSIM to the test in Bali multiple times.
Travel packing tips
Head to my travel essentials blog post for all the details on what I pack on every trip.
Travel blogging
Hosting.com is an affordable website hosting platform. The team are also always there to answer any questions (I have a lot 😅). An alternative you’ve probably already heard of is Bluehost. While I still have my domain name through Bluehost, the rest is with Hosting.com.
Another recommendation for fellow travel bloggers is investing in Tailwind. It’s the best way to schedule pins, plus their Communities section is a traffic driver. Pinterest is where you need to be as a travel blogger.