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Top travel planning sites
Travelling overseas might not be possible for the next few months, but it doesn’t mean you can’t plan the perfect trip for when the borders open up again!
Spend your down time finding inspiration on where to go, what to do and how to save at these top travel planning sites.
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1. daelive.com
OK, we’ll start with the most obvious! As a DAE member, you can access our Travel Inspiration Hub online through the Member Dashboard where you’ll find destination guides to some of our most popular exchange destinations, member stories from their own travels, tips on getting the most out of your membership and blogs to inspire your next adventure.
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2. Lonely Planet
The Lonely Planet country guidebooks are still a staple in the world of travel – but all that travel knowledge can now be found online, too. Visit lonelyplanet.com and use the search feature to search for a country or region you’re interested in, or explore the video library, featured destinations and the latest in travel trends and news. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/
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3. Green Travel Guide
We are all about low impact travel and encouraging sustainable travel. Eco Tourism Australia offers a Green Travel Guide so you can search the country (by state, location or experience type) to find recommendations on eco friendly tours and activities. That’s a big green tick from us! https://www.ecotourism.org.au/eco-experiences/green-travel-guide
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4. Skiplagged
Flight comparison sites are everywhere online, but Skiplagged can show you how to take advantage of cheap flights to stopover cities rather than major destinations. Looking to travel off the beaten path and avoid the cities, particularly in the USA? Check Skiplagged and see where the less commonly found fares can take you – for a lot less money. https://skiplagged.com/
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5. Instagram
If you’ve got a few hours to spare (hello, self-isolation), get lost in the world of Instagram for some incredible travel inspiration. Some of our favourites? Check out the colourful feed of @wanderreds – the youngest Spaniard to travel to every single country in the world (yep, every country); get lost in the world of photographer and filmmaker @alexstrohl; and witness beautiful destinations through the eyes of Australian bloggers, @thesandyfeet. https://www.instagram.com/
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6. Pinterest
Say hello to your ultimate visual guide. If you want to see where to go, before reading about all the local hot spots, Pinterest will become your new best friend. Search, scroll, and pin beautiful images to your own dashboard. Create a visual mood board of locations from across the globe and sink into tips from inspiring photographers across the global. You’ll get a healthy dose of visual inspiration, from the comfort of your home, through the eyes of global citizens and travel enthusiasts.