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Budget & Luxury
USA & Worldwide
Packing & Gear
Activities & Tours
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Choose how you like to travel and we’ll show you matching guides, hotels, and tours.

Budget Travel

Cheapest countries, hostels that don’t suck, and real numbers so you know what your trip will cost.

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Luxury & Boutique

5-star hotels, overwater villas, and “once in a lifetime” experiences without wasting money.

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USA Trips

National parks, city breaks, and road trips—from long weekends to full cross-country routes.

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Start with high-demand spots that are easy to plan and packed with great tours and stays.

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Italy Travel Guides

Itineraries, where to stay in Rome, Amalfi, Cinque Terre & more—plus bookable day trips.

Europe
Itineraries • Hotels • Tours
Tropical beach in Hawaii

Hawaii

Island-by-island guides, resort picks, and snorkeling, hiking & helicopter tours.

USA
Family • Couples
New York City skyline

New York City

Where to stay, top things to do, passes worth it (and which to skip), walking tours & food tours.

City Guides
3–5 day trips
Caribbean island beach

Caribbean Islands

Which island to choose, resort vs boutique, and the best snorkeling & boat tours.

Beach
All-inclusive & DIY

Top activities & tours

Bookable adventures with trusted partners (walking tours, day trips, boat tours & more).

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Rome Food Tours

Small-group food & wine tours through local neighborhoods. Tastings included.

Food & Culture
3–4 hours
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Glacier Hikes in Iceland

Guided glacier tours with gear included. Perfect add-on to a Ring Road trip.

Adventure
Full & half-day

Packing lists & gear we actually use

Carry-on checklists, luggage reviews, and travel gear that earns its spot in your bag.

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Carry-On Only Packing List

A printable checklist for international trips, plus our favorite carry-on suitcases & backpacks.

Checklist
Great for Europe & USA
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Best Travel Backpacks for 2025

Side-by-side comparison of carry-on backpacks with honest pros, cons & who they’re best for.

Gear Reviews
Amazon & brand links
Beach bag with hat and sunglasses

Caribbean Cruise Packing List

Everything you need (and what to skip) for warm-weather cruises & all-inclusive beach stays.

Warm Weather
Beach & cruise trips

Latest trip guides

Fresh itineraries, new hotel roundups, and updated activity picks.

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Eiffel Tower at sunset

Perfect 3 Days in Paris

A relaxed, photo-friendly itinerary with timed ticket suggestions & cafe stops.

Europe
City break
Longtail boat on water in Thailand

Thailand on a Budget

Daily budget examples, cheap stays, and which tours are worth paying for.

Budget Travel
Backpackers & flashpackers

Travel resources we trust

These are our go-to tools for flights, stays, insurance & tours.

Flights: Skyscanner, Google Flights
Hotels: Booking.com, Hotels.com
Tours: GetYourGuide, Viator
Cars: DiscoverCars
Insurance: SafetyWing, World Nomads

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