Earth, even though its the fourth smallest planet in our solar system, has infinite places for you to go and explore. If you are like me and everything and everyplace seems interesting, you need some help narrowing down your options. Each place has something to offer, but a little ( or a lot ) of research beforehand can go a long way so you can get a better picture of where you might go and what you might like. From then on, you can plan accordingly. Some of these resources may come handy for information as well as inspiration.
Offers something for everyone. Explore whats unique about your next destinations, read some first-hand experiences, watch some of the videos, anything to get you pumped up. You can even connect with other people through forums, links to travel buddies as well as help with you bookings, tips for your travel and recommended activities. Get information for your honeymoon, traveling on a budget or doing it sustainably. Basically almost everything in one place! And its interface is very user friendly so you'll know what to do from the get go.
"A Definite guide to the world's hidden wonders". If you are into the 'esoteric' and may I dare say weird and odd, I got you covered. Atlas Obscura lets you explore travel destinations as well as suggesting unusual attractions so you can tread off the beaten path and acquire unique experiences that you'll remember for a life time. It gives you trips, destinations, random places, stories and even online experiences. They also publish a yearly atlas with information, pictures and destinations. You can check it out here as well as other uncommon gifts. The world is a weird place, might as well enjoy it while you can.
3- Nomadic Matt
This site is a must when looking for travel tips as well as destinations. Featured everywhere from the New York Times, Washington Post, BBC and many more Nomadic Matt all started with a regular guy from Boston who made his first overseas trip until he was twenty-three. From there one he has been over to 100 countries and has committed himself into making you a smarter traveller. Providing you with " tested travel tips from years of experience, Interviews with other travel experts, case studies and profiles of other travelers from various backgrounds, genders, colors, and nationalities, a community of supportive travelers to help encourage you to keep going, detailed cost breakdowns to help you better budget for your trip, travel tips that can be applied to any destination in the world." Thank you Matt! And the best part of it is that nothing sponsored content so you know you are getting straight facts.
A Canadian couple who sold 90% of their belongings to go travel the world. It's almost everyone's dream to not only explore the world, but do it with someone you love. Trevor and Kashlee Kucheran - the creators, say their mission is to " make travel accesible, affordable, and possible for everyone." They provide tips on how to pack, travel news, as well as ways to adapt the minimalist lifestyle into your travels.
5- Bright Trip
A little different from the rest of the resources, Bright Trip partnered up with Lonely Planet to make sure you have the proper resources and information in a way that is easy to digest as well as fun and dynamic. It provides you with courses to demystify destinations - like Brazil or Iceland, as well as activities you are likely to do during your trip like photography, using drones, or even traveling with kids. They are 'setting out to build a community of travelers who are just as endlessly curious and determined to learn' as they are. It's a new project so there is even more content to come with even more ways to see the world! You can read the company's press release here.
- Veronica Arguello