If you’re wondering which travel resources I actually use during my trips, you’re in the right place.
This page brings together the tools I consistently rely on when planning and traveling around the world: from accommodation platforms and flight search engines, to health insurance, travel cards, tours and travel gear.
Everything listed here has been personally tested over the years on my own trips. No generic recommendations — only resources I genuinely trust and keep coming back to.
Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As always, I only recommend companies and services I personally use and trust.
On this page you’ll find my go-to travel resources for:
Accommodation (Airbnb, Booking, Hostelworld)
Flights (Skyscanner)
Paying abroad (Revolut)
Travel insurance (SafetyWing)
Outdoor activities (Manawa)
Tours & experiences (Get Your Guide)
Travel gear (Decathlon)
Travel guides (Anaya Touring)
🏨 Accommodation
Whenever I travel to a destination, I like to pay attention to where I’ll be sleeping. Sometimes I’ll prefer to stay right in the heart of the city to make the most out of it, whereas some others I might opt to book a place in a more tranquil spot. Depending on your budget and what you feel up to, these are the options I browse when I need accommodation around the world.
These are the platforms I check first whenever I’m booking accommodation anywhere in the world.
Initially, Airbnb started out as a platform for people to rent their apartments, but today you can also find vacation rentals, cabins and unique stays that make you feel at home wherever you travel. I’ve personally used Airbnb both as a guest and as a host, and I occasionally rent my own apartment in Guipúzcoa while I’m traveling — it has been a fantastic way to make the most of my space when I’m away.
If you’re thinking about hosting yourself, Airbnb makes the process very accessible, from creating your listing to managing reservations.
Booking is one of the most versatile travel platforms available today, offering everything from hotels and apartments to car rentals and activities. I recently listed my own apartment there, and the process was surprisingly simple — the platform automatically cloned my Airbnb listing and allows calendar synchronization to prevent overlapping reservations.
Since publishing my listing on Booking, I’ve noticed increased visibility and more consistent reservations, especially during busy travel periods.
If you’re traveling on a budget or planning a backpacking trip, Hostelworld is one of the best platforms to find affordable accommodation worldwide. It specializes in hostels and shared stays, making it particularly popular among solo travelers and those looking to meet fellow travelers along the way.
I’ve used Hostelworld on several trips where I wanted to keep costs low while still staying in well-rated places. With thousands of hostels across more than 180 countries and reliable reviews, it’s a great tool for planning budget-friendly adventures.
✈️ Flights
When it comes to finding flights, Skyscanner is the tool I always start with.
I mainly use it to compare prices across different dates and nearby airports, especially when I’m flexible with my travel plans. It’s also useful to quickly spot direct flights or get a general sense of price ranges before booking directly with the airline.
💳 Paying abroad
Revolut has been my trusted card to pay abroad for years. What I love about it is that, before your trip, you can top it with your national currency and then easily convert it in whatever currency you’ll be using in your destination of choice. Actually, Revolut allows you to stash in 25+ currencies and spend those in 140+ countries. For example, I’ve used it when traveling to Sweden, the UK or the USA. You can also send money to your friends in a few seconds, or even create a shared account if you´ll be doing a group trip. Spending in local currency without incurring in useless fees is simple, and yet brilliant!
❤️🩹 Travel insurance
When traveling abroad, be it a short getaway or a long journey, the last thing you want to do is cut your trip short. That is why checking health requirements well before arriving to your destination is of outmost importance. For extra peace of mind, make sure you also purchase medical or health insurance to avoid any unpleasant surprises during your trip. You can calculate how much you would pay with the SafetyWing widget above.
🏄♀️ Outdoor activities
Whenever you’re visiting a new destination, ticking off the main sites in your bucket list is great. But what if you’re feeling adventurous and want to have an even more memorable experience during your trip? Thankfully, Manawa has you covered with plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy in destinations around the world, from whale watching in Canada to surfing in France.
📸 Tours & experiences
Looking for unique cultural sights or unforgettable food experiences? Get Your Guide promises travel memories that you’ll never forget. Check out their destinations all around the world and start planning your next trip!
🥾 Travel gear
📖 Travel guides
I’m such a fan of diving into travel guides since I was a kid. I find they’re truly inspiring to discover your next destination before your trip, but I also think they’re super helpful while you’re on the go and even afterwards (as I use them to double check information that goes into this blog).
I particularly love the Anaya Touring travel guides in Spanish because they’re very comprehensive, easy to browse and highly visual thanks to their maps and images. What I enjoy is that they come in a variety of formats too, from full-fledged books to shorter guides. And they cover a lot of destinations around the world as well!
I hope these travel resources help you plan your next trip with confidence.
If you have any questions about any of the tools listed here, feel free to contact me — I’m always happy to help you plan your trip better.