Travel tips, articles & insider information
On this page you will find a vast amount of travel resources to help you on your travels. From advice on saving money, to long-term travel to stories about other people you'll find it here. There's no "sponsored" links and no sales pitches, just practical resources that I've used myself over many years.
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Travel the world by land
Overland Travel
Book Local Transport in Advance
What happens if you are heading to China, India, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar or other countries where you'd like to book a train or bus ticket in advance. It's helpful for those "onward journey" rules too.Book local buses, trains & more
Top Places to Travel & Photograph
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Every penny counts
Save Money When Travelling
Where to book hotels when traveling?
Location, location, location - that's the first step. Find out where you are going to stay and for how long. Once you've that figured out then you'll need to book a room there. Here are the best hotel booking sites by region!- Hotel Search by The Longest Way Home
- Asia: Agoda.com
- Europe & the Americas: Booking.com
- Russia & central Asia: Hotellook.com
- Rest of the world: HotelsCombined.com
- Or go local: Airbnb.com
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Find the best flight deals
Where to book flights when traveling?
Book with local airlines if you don't need a refund. If you think you might need a refund go with an international flight booking provider. Where do you find the names of local airlines? Easy, use an international flight search like the one here and you'll get the name of them. Then, look up the local airline and see if they are offering a cheaper flight. Simple.
Stay safe online with a Virtual Private Network(VPN)Booking a hotel room or flight? Buying other things online or making transactions online?
If you are traveling and using WI-FI in a hotel, coffee shop, or even at the airport, then you'll want to make sure that the internet you are using is safe. Most places are not! So, to solve this, you'll need a VPN. This will also let you access censored websites overseas and even let you watch your internet subscription channels back home when you are away!
Visiting Iran or China - you'll need a VPN
Thinking about Long-term travel?
Long term travel articles
Travel gadgets & technology
Bringing some gadgets?
Is living overseas really that easy?
Travel Guides
Nepal Travel guides
I've spend years researching, traveling & writing guidebooks about Nepal. I've also created what has become the best online travel guide to Nepal.
Thailand travel guides
It's nowhere near complete but by using Thailand as a frequent travel hub I've built up quite a collection of guides for north and central Thailand on my Thailand travel guide.
Malaysia Travel Guides
Still in their infancy you will find some gems in both my West Malaysia and Sabah (Borneo travel guides)
Mini Travel Guides
In each country I have traveled you will find sections on highlights, places to stay, food, the people, language & FAQ's. Check them out for a quick helpful overview!Europe
Travel guide to PortugalTravel guide to Spain
Travel guide to France
Travel guide to Germany
Travel guide to Poland
Travel guide to Hungary
Travel guide to Romania
Asia/Middle East
Travel guide to TurkeyTravel guide to Iran
Travel guide to Pakistan
Travel guide to India
Travel guide to Nepal
Travel guide to Tibet
Travel guide to China
South East Asia
Travel guide to The PhilippinesTravel guide to Sabah, Malaysia (Borneo)
Travel guide to West Malaysia
Travel guide to Singapore
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