Planning a journey can be hard sometimes especially if you’re wanting to find a cheap deal or if you’re looking to go off the beaten path. Here’s a little help:

Flight Searches:

Hamilton Pool.  Approx. 30 minutes from  Austin in Dripping Springs, TX.

1. Kayak.com/explore
2. Skyscanner
3. Google Flights
4. Hopper
5. Skiplagged
6. Momondo
7. AirfareWatchDog
8. Bookit.com – payment plans
9. Airtreks.com – RTW tickets
10. TheFlightDeal.com
11. SecretFlying.com
12. Escape Houston – Houston focused… I live in H-town

Lodging Searches:

Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

1. HotelTonight
2. Couchsurfing
3. Airbnb
4. Hosteling International
5. Home Away
6. Hotels.com
7. Booking.com
8. Hostel World

Trip Plan Searches:

Big Bend National Park – in front of the Rio Grande

1. Roadtrippers – road trips… duh!!?!
2. Intrepid Travel – small groups with heart
3. Rome2Rio – inexpensive bus / train travel
4. Go-Today.com – tours and hotels
5. STA Travel – student travel

Volunteer Searches:

Louis Armstrong Park – New Orleans, LA

1. WorkAway
2. Grassroots Volunteering
3. Love Volunteers
4. GoAbroad.com
5. Give Volunteers
6. Projects Abroad