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Travel Resources: The Booking Sites We Actually Use
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These are the sites we use ourselves to plan city breaks. Always compare prices and read cancellation terms before you book.
Flights & trains
Flight search (Aviasales)
Compares many airlines and agencies at once; good for flexible dates.
Omio
Trains and buses across Europe in one place, e.g. Amsterdam–Brussels or Barcelona–Madrid.
Places to stay
Booking.com
The largest choice of hotels and apartments, with many free-cancellation options.
Expedia
Useful for flight + hotel packages, which can be cheaper than booking separately.
Tours & tickets
GetYourGuide
Skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and day trips, usually with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Viator
A large range of tours; worth comparing with GetYourGuide for the same experience.
Tiqets
Museum and attraction tickets on your phone, often with skip-the-line entry.
Stay connected & covered
Airalo eSIM
Buy data before you fly and activate on arrival. No SIM shop needed. The Europe plan covers most city breaks.
Saily eSIM
eSIM from the makers of NordVPN, with a simple app. Compare its Europe plan with Airalo.
SafetyWing
Flexible travel medical insurance for trips and longer stays. Read the policy wording.
DiscoverCars
Compares car rental companies, handy for day trips outside the city.
Not sure which you need? Read our eSIM guide and our travel insurance guide.
Free tools
Our budget calculator and packing list. See also our travel gear picks.