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Traveling is like flirting with life

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Save Up to 20% on Hotels

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Start Planning Your Trip

Getting Inspired

Getting the Right Gear

Life On The Road

How to Save For a Trip

Finding Cheap Airfare

Solo Female Travel

How to Plan Your Trip

Finding Accommodation

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Hello! I’m Trip Maks!

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Welcome! Every day I wake up with one goal in mind: “How can I help other people travel better for less?” My mission is to help you realize your travel dreams by making you a smarter, more informed traveler.

Since 2008, I’ve helped tens of millions of people save money, travel more, and have a more authentic experience in the destinations they visit. Everything I teach you here, I do myself! You will get the tips, tricks, and tools you need to have the trip of your dreams — without breaking the bank!

Learn more about my story >>>

Top Articles

 

How to Find Cheap Flights

How to Find Cheap Accommodation

How to Choose a Backpack

• 16 Steps for Planning a Trip

• My Ultimate Packing Guide

• How to Buy Travel Insurance

• 11 Tips for New Travelers

• My Favorite Hostels

• Solo Female Travel Tips

• How to Pick the Right Travel Credit Card

 

• 14 Travel Scams to Avoid

 

• 15 Ways to Work Overseas

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My Favorite Travel Companies

As a travel writer, I try everything to make sure you don’t get scammed. Over the years, I’ve tried hundreds of companies during my travels. Some have been great, some have been awful. If you want the best companies to use when planning your trips, use my list of vetted and reliable favorites. I use all these companies when I am booking and planning my own trips so you know they’re good!
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