17 Websites for Travelers

September 21, 2010

Here are 17  great websites for travelers that are invaluable for trip planning.

Transportation

  • The Man in Seat 61 Mark Smith is the man behind this website – a career railwayman who intimately knows the train business. He provides information about trains and ferries for journeys all over the world though Europe is definitely his focus. Train and ferry tickets can be bought from him online. If you’re planning a trip by train then make this your go to site.
  • Worldwide Airlines The website lists and links all airlines worldwide.
  • The Guide to Sleeping in Airports Over 6500 airport reviews provide the information you need to find the best and worst airports to sleep in.
  • I Hate Taxis Find transportation options from major arrival locations including airports, cruise ship, ferry and train terminals.
  • About Airport Parking You can find and reserve airport parking at every major airport in the United States.

Accommodation

  • Trip Advisor Trip Advisor is a useful site for recommendations on hotels, restaurants and things to do though reports are not unbiased.  I recommend using Trip Advisor as a first pass for finding out what, for example hotels or B&B’s are in a city. Then go to the specific websites for more details.
  • Housecarers Find house sitters worldwide who can water your plants and look after your pets. I’ve used them three times with great success.
  • Bedbugger Find out how to travel without being bitten by bedbugs. Learn what you can before you’re bitten by bedbugs. Bedbugs are a problem in all classes of hotels.

Travel Blogs

  • Journeywoman Evelyn Hannon’s website is one of the best out there for female travelers. Look for hundreds of travel tips plus information on what to wear, what to pack, where to shop… That just scatches the surface of the categories she covers. Readers are encouraged to send in travel tips and the best are published.
  • Traveldudes The traveldudes website is written by travelers for travelers.  You’ll find travel and accommodation tips on countries all over the world. Much of the information on the website is not what you would find in guidebooks – much more like an insider’s take on a place. The website is easy to navigate too.

Packing

  • One Bag Doug Dyment teaches you how to lighten your load when traveling. Look for tips on what to pack and how to pack it, what type of bag is best, tips for traveling with kids, security tips and a comprehensive list of resources.

Health and Embassy Contacts

  • World Health Organization International travel and health information for most countries is provided. Also find out what vaccinations are recommended and what infectious diseases are currently a problem.  Get information on travel risks and precautions.
  • Embassy World All embassies and consulates for nations worldwide are listed on this site in an easy to navigate format.

Money, Weather, Time, Electric Guide

  • Currency Converter The XE currency conversion website is easy to use, accurate and provides the exchange rates for 85 countries with live rates.

International Weather:

Please let me know via the comment section on the website if you have any must use travel websites – especially with regards to airlines. Thank you.

Leigh McAdam

www.hikebiketravel.com

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16 Responses to “17 Websites for Travelers”

  1. Melvin on September 21st, 2010 3:11 pm

    Wow… nice list! There are even a couple I haven’t known until now. Will have to browse these now a bit. :)
    Melvin´s last [type] ..Spring Racing in Victoria- A Quick Guide to the Annual Horse Racing Carnival
  2. Anis Salvesen on September 21st, 2010 3:52 pm

    I love Traveldudes and am intrigued by Bedbugger. I’m excited to check out a bunch of the other sites you listed as well.

    Here are some of my fave sites for travelers:
    - Nomadic Matt (http://www.nomadicmatt.com): the “Travel Tips” section has advice for everything from how to choose a backpack to how to find a cheap flight. The site is “a way for people to find inspiration, travel tips, destination advice, travel news, and beautiful photos.”
    - TravelRants (http://www.travel-rants.com/): a site addressing problems consumers face with travel. The links to consumer guides like “How to Travel with Kids” or “How to Complain” are super useful. If you get frustrated while traveling (and who doesn’t?), this is the site to visit.
    - Tripping (https://www.trippping.com): a site for travelers interested in connecting with locals (and vice-versa) to really experience the local culture. Locals host travelers for everything from just sharing a cup of coffee and tips about their town to free homestays.
    - Ottsworld (http://www.ottsworld.com/): a great resource for anyone considering leaving the corporate office behind and heading off for adventure.
    -Budget Travel Intentions (http://budgettravelintentions.com/): as the name would suggest, this site has great articles with tips for saving money on travel and also has fascinating interviews (Melvin, of Traveldudes, which made your list is an interviewee).
  3. Max on September 21st, 2010 3:59 pm

    I hope you’ll add us to your list, lots of new content, every day, we promise never to bore you! GoNOMAD.com!
  4. Jenny on September 21st, 2010 4:00 pm

    What a great compilation of travel websites. Love the one about sleeping in airports. LOL. I’ll definitely be checking all of them out!
    Jenny´s last [type] ..Rewrite Your Story
  5. Hike Bike Travel on September 21st, 2010 4:02 pm

    Two new ones on the list for me. Thanks for taking the time to share your insights.
  6. Evelyn Hannon on September 21st, 2010 5:24 pm

    What a lovely surprise to find myself on your list. Thank you so much for including journeywoman. Lovely! I’m in such good company. Great list, Leigh.
  7. Jeremy B on September 21st, 2010 10:20 pm

    Some interesting sites on here! Some I know about and some I don’t. I love finding new travel blogs and sites to read so thanks for this.

    And thanks to Anis for giving a shout out to my blog. There’s a lot more coming up so check it out! I do interviews, personal stories and takes on travel, as well as travel and budget tips!
    Jeremy B´s last [type] ..Budget travel- holidays- and passionate travel writing
  8. TravMonkey on September 21st, 2010 11:53 pm

    Great list! Bedbuggers??

    I think http://WWW.travmonkey.com deserves a mention :D

  9. Hike Bike Travel on September 22nd, 2010 5:18 am

    Bedbuggers was added because they are a growing problem. The site deserves a mention to draw attention to the issue and to educate people on what they can do to avoid being bitten.
  10. Hike Bike Travel on September 22nd, 2010 5:19 am

    You are one of the sites I didn’t know about. I plan to look around to see what you have to offer. Thanks for stopping by.
  11. Candice on September 22nd, 2010 9:05 pm

    Glad to see you’ve success with House Carers…I just bought a membership with them to see if I can find a place to sit in Halifax, but no luck so far. :(
    Candice´s last [type] ..Fun Photo- Mini-Ginger- Pocket Size
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  13. Hike Bike Travel on September 23rd, 2010 4:59 pm

    You’ve been at it for a long time Evelyn and your website is reflective of your efforts. I think a lot of woman will be happy to discover you.
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  15. Bill Cooper on June 12th, 2011 10:09 am

    If you’re looking for a family oriented travel website, checkout http://www.smart-travelers.com as they have everything from Top 10 Destinations, RVing, Holiday Travel and even Thrill Adventures for families.
  16. Hike Bike Travel on June 12th, 2011 8:16 pm

    Sounds like a great resource. Thanks for letting my readers know.

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