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Travel Resources

Wondering where to book your hotel, rental car, insurance, and phone plan for your trip? We get asked these questions all the time. Below, we are sharing all of the resources that we use to book our trips around Europe time and time again. Some of these links are affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission on every purchase made at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

ACCOMMODATION

  • Booking.com | This is our go-to hotel booking website. We often find the best deals here and it’s easy to manage your trips through your online account. 
  • Expedia.com | The great thing about Expedia is that you can book your entire trip in one place, including car rentals, flights, and hotels. We particularly love their high-quality selection of properties.
  • VRBO | If you’re looking for a comfortable home or apartment to stay in, then VRBO is the place to book. They have a wide selection of properties across Europe and the world, and you’ll find many here that you can’t find on Airbnb.
  • Airbnb | We have used Airbnb throughout our travels around the world, and we recommend booking here if you’re looking for unique apartment and home stays.

TRANSPORTATION

  • Discover Cars | We book most of our car rentals through Discover Cars. They often have the best rates and the insurance is much more affordable than many other sites.
  • Expedia Cars | This is our second choice for booking rental cars. Expedia offers good rates and reliable customer service.
  • Trenitalia.com | The official website for booking your train tickets in Italy. We use Trenitalia on all of our trips to Italy, and for the best and easiest experience, we highly suggest downloading the app to your phone.
  • SNCF.com | This is the official booking website for trains in France. We use the SNCF app to book all of our train tickets ahead of time.

TOURS

  • Viator | We love using Viator to book walking tours and food tours around Europe. Their prices are reasonable and the quality is good.
  • GetYourGuide | This is another great option for booking walking tours or day trips. We also like using GetYourGuide to purchase tickets for main attractions in cities.
  • Airbnb | Airbnb Experiences is a great way to book activities, such as cooking classes, with locals.

INSURANCE

  • Safety Wing | Our go-to travel medical insurance company, especially for longer trips. You can either purchase a monthly plan or a plan for specific trip dates (i.e. 1-2 week trips). We use Safety Wing all the time because it’s reliable and affordable – we can’t recommend them enough! 
  • Travel Insurance Master | A great option if you’re looking to compare a variety of travel insurance plans. TIM compares prices from several insurance companies, so you can easily choose which plan is best for you based on pricing and inclusions.

PHONE PLANS

  • Airalo | We use Airalo as a phone data plan for all of our trips abroad. This eSIM service is one of the best in the business. It’s easy to use and affordable.