BRYCE CANYON, USA MODULE 3 ebook TIME TO TalkABOUT THE 'P' WORD 3 all the 7 the travel 19 accom- apps you programs modation might need we programs and the discussed that could ones we and some eliminate have on our more we or minimise phones right found for your ac- now you to commoda- research tion costs 24 accom- 26 trans- modation port search search engines engines to help because you travel we know cheap you need a good deal 29 trans- port resources as a fun FYI when CONTENTS planning IF YOU HAVEN'T GUESSED IT YET, PlanningTHE 'P' WORD REFERS TO AND THE FIRST THING YOU'LL WANT TO PLAN AND ORGANISE IS YOUR SMARTPHONE - THE LITTLE DEVICE DUBAI, UAE THAT'S WITH YOU ALL DAY (AND CAN BECOME YOUR TRAVEL PLANNING BUDDY) WHAT FOLLOWS NEXT IS A LIST OF THE APPS WE HAVE ON OUR PHONES, AND ONES YOU SHOULD CONSIDER GETTING...LIKE NOW CLICKABLE APP ICONS PRE-TRIPfor inspiration & ON-TRIP ESSENTIALS SOCIAL MEDIA Browse, follow, subscribe, stalk, search, connect, ask, hashtag-binge...It's time to get social people! INSTAGRAM PINTEREST FACEBOOK TWITTER SNAPCHAT *THE ONLY REASON WE OMITTED THE YOUTUBE APP IS BECAUSE WE WATCH DIRECTLY THROUGH OUR PHONE'S WEB BROWSER* LEARNING THE LINGO EXTRA READING (OR LISTENING) What better way to get amped ahead of the Get that little library growing, in trip, than to start speaking like a local? whichever medium you prefer. HFFH PARTNER DUOLINGO ROSETTA STONE KINDLE AUDIBLE (for readers) (for listeners) PRE-TRIPfor planning& ON-TRIP ESSENTIALS FLIGHT, CAR, AND ACCOMMODATION BOOKING AND BUDGETING Toggle between them to get yourself the best deal possible. HFFH HFFH HFFH PARTNER PARTNER PARTNER AIRBNB SKYSCANNER MOMONDO AIRFAREWATCHDOG HOPPER HFFH HFFH PARTNER PARTNER $38 CREDIT CLICK TO SIGN UP & GET HOTELS.COM BOOKING.COM HOSTELWORLD HOTEL TONIGHT FIXING FINANCES GETTING IN ORDER From currency exchanges to budgeting each No one likes a mess, so keep your stuff and every month/trip/country. neat and organized (and safe in the cloud). TRAIL WALLET KURRENCY GOOGLE SHEETS GOOGLE DOCS (only for iOS) (only for iOS) for ON-TRIPa better ESSENTIALS trip *ALTHOUGH THESE ONLY REALLY COME IN HANDY ON THE ROAD, IT'S GOOD TO DOWNLOAD THEM WHEN YOU STILL HAVE RELIABLE WIFI OR A SMARTPHONE CONTRACT #BUDGETTRAVEL #PLANNINGAHEAD STAY CALM (SO YOU CAN ENJOY THE TRAVELS) Daily meditation to keep you sane and zen...and the weather app so you can plan when to do the indoor museum days and when to head out for the outdoor adventure days. HEADSPACE WEATHER CHANNEL HOMESICKNESS CURE DON'T FEEL LOST Stay in touch with loved ones back home...and go Find your accommodation, some wi-fi, your lost make some new friends (no matter the language) phone...or the best healthy spot for lunch SKYPE GOOGLE TRANSLATE FIND iPHONE WI-FI FINDER (only for iOS) (only for iOS) BADOO MEET-UP HAPPY COW CITYMAPPER NOW THAT WE HAVE YOUR PHONE SORTED, LET'S MOVE ON TO THE SKELLEFTEA, SWEDEN ProgramsTravel THAT MIGHT MAKE YOUR JOURNEY A HELLUVA LOT MORE EXCITING/REWARDING/INSPIRING/AFFORDABLE/FAB OPTION 1: DOING VOLUNTEER WORK HFFH TESTED WORKAWAY WWOOF Over 28 000 active hosts around the A service linking volunteers with organic world are waiting for you to help them farmers. You'll experience some alternative with an upcoming project. You'll be doing ways of living, in some really remote places. anything from assisting with eco projects, Each WWOOFing country has its own com- and working at dog training facilities, to munity, so you'll need to pick your country looking after kids, or picking and become a member before applying. fruit on a farm. $ $ Annual membership will cost Membership costs vary depending you US$29 for an individual, and on the country you choose US$38 for a couple or two friends traveling together CLICK TO VISIT CLICK TO VISIT HELP X VOLUNTEER HQ Another volunteering database, allowing A platform featuring pre-organised you to apply for volunteering gigs projects in over 30 countries, that have around the world. Jobs such as working at a genuine need for volunteers. 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The database is still fairly small, and apply directly with each small business but if that grows, this might be the most or non-profit organisation. cost-effective way $ to volunteer. $ Free to browse and contact hosts Free to browse and contact hosts CLICK TO VISIT CLICK TO VISIT DIVERBO Then some extra reading if you'd like If English is your native tongue, this to know all there is to know company will offer you free about volunteering... accommodation and food to take their guests out for walks to practice their English (so best suited for the chatty social types), Just note, they're currently only available in Spain and Germany. ''THE VOLUNTEER $ TRAVELER'S HANDBOOK'' BY SHANNON O'DONNELL Free to apply CLICK TO GET CLICK TO VISIT OPTION 2: TRAVEL FOR DIGITAL NOMADS REMOTE YEAR START-UP BUS A service for remote workers looking to Travel on a bus for 72hrs with some fellow travel with fellow digital nomads, with all vibrant people, then conceive, build and accommodation, transport, internet access, launch a start-up. Equal parts road trip, co-working spaces and activities hackathon, and global community - the organised for you. The itinerary is set for adventure happens once a year in a dif- 12-months and you'd need to join from the ferent location each time (limited to North beginning of the trip in order to join that America and Europe atm). Note: you will only year's group. be able to take part after your application $ $ has been accepted. An initial downpayment of The experience will cost you US$5000, then US$2000 US$299 after you've been monthly for the first 11 months approved (excludes food, accom- modation and return travel) CLICK TO VISIT CLICK TO VISIT HFFH WHEN BOOKING, USE ''HOWFARFROMHOME'' PARTNER SO THEY KNOW YOU'RE 1 OF OUR STUDENTS UNSETTLED Here's a fun app we discovered that will help you find unique and work-friendly The concept is designed to give you an spots for working remotely intentional break from your routine. You'll travel to an exotic location (their choice) for a month-long 'retreat' allowing you to work as you normally would, or not at all (if that's what you wish). 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