Traveler’s Resources
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Travel Insurance
I’m a convert to carrying insurance after receiving payment for my broken camera lens. Plus, one word: Medivac.
- Travel Insurance Reviews: Comprehensive info about travel insurance.
- World Nomads Travel Insurance: I’m an affiliate, your purchase through this link helps support my site.
Travelblog Hosting Sites
Starting a blog but don’t know where to host it? Here are a few networks that include hosting for travelblogging. Note that I’m not endorsing these - I use Word Press hosted on Go Daddy.
- My Life of Travel
- Matador
- Boots N All
- Travelblogs
- Travellers Point
- World Nomads Adventures
- Trav Buddy
Alternatives to Traditional Travel
- Couchsurfing: Austrian niece approved!
- Craig’s List: Great for ride shares and short term rentals.
- Servas: Connecting travelers with locals.
Government (US-Centric)
- TSA: Yeah, we hate them. You still gotta deal with them. Read up before you fly.
- US State Dep’t: Get a passport. Or a visa.
- CDC Traveler’s Health: Because a poke in the arm is better than, oh, Dengue Fever. For example.
Miscellany
- One Bag: Travel with less.
- Seder Finder: Don’t miss Passover just because you’re traveling.


