Resources

Travel Blogging

Read our article on How to Make Money Off a Travel Blog. This gives you an inside look on how we’ve monetized this website and how you can make money off a website of your own!

Starting a Website

If you’re thinking to start a website, Blue Host has excellent deals. This is one of the best companies to kick off your online business while keeping your overhead costs down.

Improve Your Photography Before Your Trip

You may want to consider an online photography course. Laurence at Finding the Universe created a great online photography course as part of Nomadic Matt’s Super Star Blogging courses. The course is well worth $79 if you’re looking to start blogging or just want to improve your photography skills!

Fly Free By Playing the Credit Card and Airline Points Game!

The Chase Sapphire Reserve is the most popular credit card among travel hackers This card also includes complimentary priority pass lounge access with free food, drinks and wifi. The annual fee seems steep at $450, but it includes $300 in travel credits (which then makes the cost $150). The 50,000 bonus point sign up is good for $750 in travel credit!

If you don’t travel very frequently, the Delta Skymiles American Express Gold Card is free the first year and just $95 each year after. They give a 40,000 point bonus after you charge just $1,000, so this is a great card. You’ll typically need around 25,000+ miles for free domestic flights. There are other perks to having the Delta SkyMiles AMEX Gold Card, like free checked bags on Delta flights.

Websites We Use to Book Accomadation

Determine whether a hotel or apartment is better suited for your vacation. Families will often get the best value booking short stay apartments. Booking.com generally offers the best prices and frequently offers great options to book with free cancellation. Book well reviewed places with free cancellation to minimize your risk in the event your plans change!

A Few of the Best Sites for Booking Plane Tickets

Search multiple sites if you’re looking for the best deal, because no website always offers the best price. We usually start our search via Google Flights and check other websites from there. Read our article on How to Buy Cheap Plane Tickets. Need help with your travel plans? Email me at alex@wanderlustmarriage.com and I can help with your questions!

Google Flights

Kayak

Skyscanner

Utilize Ride Sharing Apps

Uber ($5 off your first ride) It’s honestly the cheapest and safest way to get around many countries, including Mexico. There is a GPS record of who picked you up and where you are going. Taxis do not offer that. In the United States, it’s also worth having the Lyft app on your phone to quickly compare prices and book the cheaper ride.

Great Value US Airlines

Jet Blue – Complimentary in-flight entertainment and good snacks included, even on domestic flights.

Southwest – Complimentary checked bag included in fares, a rarity in the US airline industry. No frills compared to Jet Blue though.

Best Site for Finding American Bus Tickets with Multiple Companies

Wanderu

Discount European Airlines

You can score cheap plane tickets across Europe, just be sure to print your boarding passes ahead of time and know ahead how much baggage you will be traveling with!

Vacation Sites

loveholidays.com

Other Great Travel Blogs

Other great sites for travel information, inspiration and expat advice.

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