Online Resources
& Links to Other Travel Websites

So what do I mean by "good" online travel resources?

I mean content -- with high value information. Who doesn't appreciate real and personal information -- sprinkled with passion!

The goal with this page is to direct you to other travel related topics with high value information.

The list of online resources in this article will continue to grow!

When I stumble upon a great travel website, I will put it on the list.

Useful Travel Forums

IndiaMike Forum: India travel discussion forum for advice, sharing photos, chatting, and tips for those traveling to or within India.

Thorn Tree Forum: A well-known forum that covers almost every corner of the planet. Here you can exchange travel information, advice, hints and tips.

Travelfish Forum: Travelfish has a forum for discussing travel to Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

World Backpackers.net: A useful forum for independent travelers.

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Backpacking Websites

Almost Fearless: A blog that follows one woman’s journey from corporate manager to full time traveler, writer and lay about.

Art of Backpacking: It’s cutting travel costs, but not cutting the exciting elements of adventure. Our mission is to help you travel in style; to distinctive places and to have fun doing so!

TheBackpacker.com: Since 1996, thebackpacker.com has been the online destination for wilderness backpackers and hikers -- this site includes backpacking gear reviews, hiking trails and places.

Backpackies: Visit us for free, cheap skate and true backpacking information.

Backpacking Guide: Backpacking travel tips, forums, and guide for vagabonding around the world! Friendly advice for packing and trip planning from veteran budget travelers.

Independent Travel Info: This is a comprehensive guide to Asia, Africa, North and South America, Australia and the Pacific, the Americas, Middle East and a few countries in Europe.

Indie Travel Podcast: The Indie Travel Podcast is an audio and video travel podcast with independent travel articles and travel advice.

Passplanet: Passplanet is a free practical travel guide that offers the latest backpacking information about Asia and Central America.

PositiveWorldTravel: Elise and Anthony give you first-hand experiences from their adventures around the world.

Travel The World -- TravMonkey.com Information on how to go backpacking around the world, budget travel, gap year travel advice and many helpful travel related articles.

Women on the Road: Leyla (who owns Women on the Road) gives very useful advice and resources for women who love to travel on their own!

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Travel Advice for Career Breaks

Briefcase to Backpack: Offering travel advice and inspiration for career breaks or sabbaticals.

Malaysia

Pickles and Spices World:
Experience a Unique Outlook from a Malaysian Cook. Recipes, tips, anecdotes and hard facts concerning exotic spices guided by a Malay Cook.

Cameron Highlands Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Travel Destinations: Cameron Highlands Malaysia travel destinations is the refreshing place to go for a retreat from the eternal summer of the tropics. In this site you can find out more about accommodations, tea plantations, jungle walking, trekking and many more information with scenic photos!

Kuala Lumpur City Guide - The City Best Reflection
A truly unplugged and unbias version of Kuala Lumpur city guide, sprinkled with our personal touch and thoughts. A reflection of the city through our own eyes. Kuala Lumpur's past and present explained in a nutshell, tips on where to eat, what to buy and where to stay out late, as well as important practical information on hotels, climate, currency and useful contact numbers.

Langkawi Beaches - The Very Best of Andaman Beaches
Langkawi beaches have plenty of sun-soaked sands and so much to offer for everyone. It's your tranquil retreat from the real world!

Malaysia Vacation Guide: This travel site provides the latest information on the various attractions, beaches and accommodation in Malaysia. It aims to help visitors plan their travel itinerary before setting out to explore the wonders of Malaysia.

Malaysia Islands: Your independent travel review on Malaysian islands. Over 1000+ Original Photos of Beaches, Island Resorts, Snorkel and Dive Sites.

Nature Escapes KL: Nature Escapes Kuala Lumpur is the ultimate gateway to discover great getaways to tropical rainforests and beaches in Malaysia. Rick takes you through the rainforests of Malaysia, and gives insider-tips on how to set up your trekking plans, jungle safety and much more.

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India

All-About-India.com The web's most comprehensive India resource A great website with useful information, written by a traveler who has actually been to India! ;-)

IndianBackpacker.com: Indianbackpacker is the first Indian website to promote backpacking across India amongst Indians! All the information provided is based on their personal experiences and adventures in India.

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Cambodia

Cambodia Ecotourism -- Asia Adventures -- Specialists in quality ecotourism and local community tourism travel experiences in Cambodia. Come and discover the real Cambodia!

Holiday in Angkor Wat: An excellent website with understandable and rich information on the Angkor Wat temple, Roulous Group, Angkor Thom and much more!

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Thailand

A Thai village home stay for food and cultural experience: A Thai Village Home Stay offers every traveler the unique food and cultural experience packed with fun, low cost and stress-free vacation.

GotBangkok: Zach has been living in Bangkok for the last 3 years, and provides first-hand reviews of restaurants, nightclubs, shopping, events and more.

Thailand Travel Help: A website with detailed information on Thailand, good accommodation tips and so much more.

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Other Asia Websites

China Travel Guide: Mike takes you beyond the sterile tourist brochures and tour company travel sites to give you an uncensored look into modern China, warts and all.

China Travel Golden Route: Get to know China and its fantastic attractions and culture! China-travel-golden-route.com is written by a Chinese who gives you great insider tips!

Discover Java and Bali: Discover the island of Java and explore Bali, with their spectacular mountain view, rice terraces tumbling down the hills, fantastic temples, great local food recipes and much more!

Mekong.net: Mekong.net provides comprehensive and interesting information on Cambodia, Burma, Thailand, China, Laos, Vietnam. I really enjoyed its approach of the history of Cambodia.

Tibet Tours and Tibet Adventure Travel: Here's everything you need to know about how to get there, travel permits, tour programs, culture and etiquette and much more!

Travel Hong Kong Attractions: I've been to Hong Kong once and loved it! When I read the articles on this website, it brought back memories. It gives you full insight in Hong Kong's lovely attractions and at the same time useful information.

Budget China Tour: ChinaTours.com offers the full range of tour service with top quality at affordable price so that more people could visit our beautiful country and experience the unique culture of the Middle Kingdom.

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Worldwide Websites

Maitravelsite: A personal website with tips, stories and photography of Federico's travels around the world to motivate and help you travel more and better for less.

Rita's Australian Outback Guide -- First-hand experience makes the difference! The Outback Guide offers a wealth of information on various topics related to the Australian Outback. Included are track descriptions, safety and driving tips, information about accommodation, Australian animals and more.

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Travel Reviews

Earth Travel Reviews Definitive selection of vacation travel reviews.

Cheap flights

Kayak.com: Find Cheap Flights and Airline Tickets. Get cheap airfare and book cheap tickets without fees.

Kilroy Travels: For travelers coming from Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands.

STA Travel: Cheap flights for Aussies

Travel Cuts: Cheap flights for Canadians

Orbitz.com

Priceline.com

Cheap flights from LON to BKK: Book cheap flights from London to Bangkok. Find your last minute flight from any London (LON) airport to Bangkok (BKK) at cheap prices.

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Insurance and Travel Health

Travel Insurance Guide: We cover every one of the 79 travel insurance providers in the UK giving you access to search over 1680 policies. No other comparison site even comes close when you are looking for the best deal on travel insurance now you only need one website.

World Nomads: Travel Insurance recommended by Lonely Planet available to people from 150 countries. Buy, extend and claim online, even when away from home.

CDC Traveler's Health: CDC's Vaccines & Immunizations web site.

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Online Asia News

Bangkok Post: Covers national/international news for Thailand.

Times of India: Covers national and international news for India.

New Straits Time: News for Malaysia

Phnom Penh Post: Covers relevant news for Cambodia

Laos News: Covers news topics for Laos

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