Travel Links
» Around the world tickets and airfares
A couple of very interesting websites where you can buy RTW tickets, compare airfares, or just play with imaginary around the world routes.
» Low cost airlines
From Europe to Southeast Asia, it's funny that sometimes taking a bus might be more expensive than flying. Take a look at the current airfares offered by these low cost airlines.
» Rail travel
Good sources of information about travelling by train, specially the Tran-Siberian and Trans-Mongolian mythic lines and the European Europass.
» Bus travel
Check this out if you're planning to travel by bus in Australia, New Zealand or North America.
» Round the world travelogues
Take a look at some of the best travelogues ever written about backpacking around the world.
» Travel forums and other travel resources
Where to go? What to do? Great places to answer the questions you might have if you're in the planning phase of a round the world trip.
» Travel gear
Almost for sure you'll need to buy something for your trip. Perhaps some technical clothes like a Gore-Tex jacket or thermal underwear, a good rucksack, trekking boots, a head lamp or other travel accessories. If that's the case, here are some places for you to check out.
» Money
Want to know where to find the nearest ATM or check up-to-date exchange rates? Let me point you a couple of websites that might answer your questions.
» Visas and embassies
Sometimes it's not easy to find the right info about visas and embassies, specially while travelling. Visa rules change all the time, right? Here some handy links (mostly to official websites) to help you out.
» Travel insurance
Just in case...
» Hospitality and home exchange
Join one of these travellers networks and stay with local people at their places. Itīs not just about saving money. It's about having a different travel experience.
» Youth Hostels
Stay at Youth Hostels and Hostelling International hostels worldwide.
» Volunteering
In case you're planning to work abroad as a volunteer.
» Malaria
You'll end up thinking about it. Should I take those pills somebody talked about? Words like Lariam, Mefloquine, Malarone and Doxycycline will become familiar after reading these informative sites about the malaria health problem.
» Scuba diving
Know how to become a PADI certified diver, take a look at some five star diving resorts around the world and get to know some of the best scuba diving equipment manufacturers.
» Festivals and events
Have you ever heard about La Tomatina? Calgary Stampede? Trinidad's carnival? Oktoberfest? Inti Raymi? Come on, it's party time!
» Singles travel
Don't be afraid to travel solo. You'll end up meeting lots of fellow travellers. But, in case you prefer to have a tour operator organizing your holydays, take a look at these options.
» Gay and lesbian travel
A couple of travel websites dedicated to the gay and lesbian community.
» Travel Directories
A few quality travel websites indexes.