My Favorite Travel Companies and Gear: 2013 edition

My Favorite Travel Companies and Gear: 2013 edition -

Many years have passed since the last time I went on the tour company I wrote, and much has changed in these years. Now there are a ton new travel apps, search sites and resources to help plan your trip. , And while many of the companies that I use have remained the same, many have changed since some of the gear I take with me

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is:

"Matt, you use when you travel?"

Since the last time I had answered this question in 2010, I'm overdue for a response. Below is a list of companies to find Apps, and equipment that I use:

Travel Insurance - I'm still a loyal user of World Nomads. I have since I started with them in 06, traveling, and I will continue to use until I stop traveling. Their prices are competitive, and they offer comprehensive coverage and great customer service. Overall, they rock only. They are the official travel insurance both Lonely Planet and National Geographic, and I think if they were good enough for them, they are good enough for me. I have never been disappointed

bags -. When I went to Africa last year, South African Airlines lost my REI Mars backpack. It was my baby. After six years on the road with me, it works as good as the day I took it out of the store home. I still miss the bag - it is a constant in the street was. It went everywhere I did, saw everything that I did. So after losing grief, I went to REI and bought the same. take your products forever and a lifetime warranty. I am a customer of them for life. Now let us hope that just this backpack is not lost

guide -. I did not always use a guide, but if I do, it is Lonely Planet . Everyone has their own leader preference; Lonely Planet is mine. I like the look of their leaders and their light weight. After a redesign in 2011, the books are now better organized, with more photos and maps better and I enjoy their emphasis on budget travel

Camera -. I used to be a Nikon guy, but Canon has really improved the quality of its night views. Since my Nikon point-and-shoot was a little tired, before I went to Africa, I bought a Canon SX 500 because of its really impressive zoom lens. I mean, look at the details of this moon photo! That's pretty amazing detail. Now I can the Nikon keep for city shots, but if I take a lot of natural instincts, Canon is what I

Video Camera -. For the videos that I post on my site (go to my YouTube Channel to subscribe) I use a Panasonic HC-X00M. It is the top-of-the-line HD video camera be under $ 1,000. He shoots in Full HD at 1920 x 1080, and since it put into operation, I have a big improvement in my video quality notes

computer -. For all my website design, video and photo ~~ POS = TRUNC, I use a Macbook Pro. I find it easy to use, and it never breaks down. I love my Mac. Once you go Mac, you never go back

Travel Apps - I do not use many travel apps. I've never been a big fan of them. Why would you apps while on the road checks? I myself never find in the middle of a jungle or to think of a beach, but a few come in handy "Damn, I wish, an app for X there was!": Google Maps (the handiest app of all), Skype, and currency cover my basic needs. The rest are just filler

Hotel booking sites -. When it comes to hotels, I am a Starwood Hotels loyalists. I do not often stay in hotels, but when I do, I love the west, and I use the points I remain of travel hacking receive free. But if I have to research I like to use, Hotwire, Hotels.com, Expedia, Booking.com

Hostel booking sites -. are the best hostel accommodation place with the largest inventory, best search interface, and availability is Hostelworld. I use them for my bookings, and I like them so much that I suggest a partnership with two years

airline booking sites began -. I tend to American Airlines to be faithful. I fly a lot as loyal as a frequent flyer pays off. But if I search through AA, I use the following websites: Momondo, Skyscanner, Vayama and ITA Matrix. These sites are the top any search I run for rates

Airline Alliance -. While I chop the world and use points to travel almost everywhere I can fly when I pay for my flights or have the miles, I'm a Oneworld loyalists. While the Star Alliance has more airlines to choose from, American Airlines (the US partner) is far better than United and I'm also a big fan of Cathay Pacific and British Airways! , Win-win all around

Travel Credit Card - This is a bit difficult as deals, maps and bonuses change so often. I'll call for a lot of cards to travel hack so I can fly for free. But when it comes to my daily expenses, I shoot between three cards: Starwood AMEX (operating expenses), American Airlines (points for free flights) and Chase Sapphire Preferred (some PointsPlus no foreign transaction fees)

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You have it: my favorite tour company that I use constantly during my travels. These are the ones that I recommend during my site, because they me always good deals offer great customer service, and are just completely amazing. Are these the perfect company for every traveler in every situation? No, of course not - but if you for some consistently good companies to consider first, these are the ones

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