We’ll keep adding in websites and links that we find useful in our travel planning.
I’m proud to be an Ambassador for FinalStraw, and I’d love you to be involved too! Do you want to make a difference, AND save money?! Get 10% discount by clicking here and using discount code DanilaM at checkout!
One time use per person, so buy as many straws as you will need, at once! Pass it on!
When we meet people, and tell them our story, they often ask about the various wildlife and conservation volunteering experiences we’ve had. All the links are on the relevant post pages, you can also do a search in the side column search box. I’ve started making a list here, and will keep adding to it, so do continue to check back if you’re interested in conservation volunteering.
If you’re thinking about volunteering, please think long and hard before considering an orphanage. Australia has just recognized orphanage tourism as modern slavery. Read more here.
Volunteering:
Africa (South Africa)
Belize
Costa Rica
Galapagos Islands
Timor-Leste
Not travel planning, but a cautionary tale: backup your data now!
Scubadiving:
Are you a girl who dives, like I am? Check out the largest female-only dive community in the world! Girls That Scuba website has loads of useful articles, information, shop, and a special membership that gives you great deals too! Their Facebook group is also a great resource and forum.
Travel Planning:
We’ve recently done a lot of travelling in SE Asia, and have found a huge number of articles and resources at Travelfish. Great free website, check it out!
Stuart also offers a travel planning service for SE Asia, if you’re completely stuck!
Train travel is terrific, and The Man in Seat 61 knows everything about it! A huge amount of information here.
We love housesitting. There are several websites out there, this is the one we use: Trusted Housesitters. We have a special link so you can get 30% off annual membership, just click here! Or use code RAF87519 at checkout.
If you want to book through Booking, here’s a link to get $20 off your next booking.
If you like the idea of Airbnb, get started here. Here’s a link to a free credit!
Have you heard about repositioning cruises?
A smart Yorkshireman we know has just started a very useful blog about how to maximise points for travel: Yorkshire Traveler. Thanks Steve!
Budget:
People often ask how we can afford to travel all the time. So Chris has written a post with all the answers (well, OUR answers anyway!)
Don’t forget to sign up for our travel newsletter, and find out what we think of the places we go to! We promise we will never spam you and never sell your email!