SUITCASE STORIES
Your first step to travel.
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This page shares with you a list of things you need for your travels. It gives you the resources and the travel providers that I have used.
Disclaimer: This is based on self experience when researching information before, during and after the travel. Even if I mention the names of the third parties in my travel resources, this should not be taken as evidence that I have collaborated with them. I have tested and use the resources for self use below.
Where Next?
Resources
Where to next? This is the most exciting question to ask when deciding where to go next. You should think of the experience you are looking for. Cities, beaches, mountains, or road trips, or food and cultural experiences? The choice is endless.
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Flights
​Emirates Airlines is the best long haul airline that we often fly with. On board and ground experiences with Emirates are always good from the moment of booking online until arriving at our final destination.
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​Skyscanner is where you can find the best airline price around the world. This site compares the flight ticket price to the destination that you are looking for. You can get the best deal here. But remember that not all prices include taxes and luggage surcharges so you must check the details if you want to compare like for like.
​Google flight search is another option where you can find and compare flight ticket prices based on the destination that you want go to. We use this once in a while to find the best flight deal.
​Hotels
​Mainly we use booking.com to find the best hotel room deals. This website is good to find deals for Asia and Europe countries. In addition, you can see the total price of you room including the tax, service charge and room price itself.
​Airbnb: if you looking for a different experience, this is an option. Maybe you can get a deal that might suit your preferences. You can stay in an entire apartment by yourself or with your family or rent just a room in a host's house.
​Agoda.com is probably the best site to find a hotel room in Asia.
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​Travel Guides
​Check my places page where I provide practical travel guides about places that I had visited. This is how I show you the best way to spend your time and also to save you money. My page provides the details of attractions that you could visit too.
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​Lonely planet is one of main digital travel guides that can help you before or while you travel. Their guide helps you to find the best local attractions to visit in your chosen destination.
​TripAdvisor is where you can find the reviews (both positive and negative) from previous travellers. You can get an idea what the place is about and things to do in it. This site might give you a better picture of the places that you will visit. But remember that not all online reviews will be genuine. Do your homework before you travel to avoid disappointment.
​Activities
Planning activities in advance is the thing you might want to do before you arrive at your desired destination. I've created the itineraries to include the sights that I suggest you might want to see. It is a great way to spend more time collecting memories while travelling rather using more time finding things to do and see.
It's worth doing some research and having ideas on things you want to do and see at your next destination. Even though you might not know exactly what you want to do in advance, early research is always recommended.