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Trusted Travel Planning Resources
Plan your next adventure with ease. Learn how to plan a trip and save money while doing so! Below are our top three resources when it comes to planning a trip. Keep browsing for more resources and learn how you can make the planning process easier and save money on your travels.
The Dyrt
Hey, fellow campers! This one is for you. We use the Dyrt app to find the best campsites. Just search your destination and you can browse all nearby options. You can find prices, phone service info, and campsite features. This is free, but if you're an avid camper, I suggest paying for the pro plan. You can download maps and more to use offline, and there are discounts you get, along with other perks.
Hopper
Looking for cheap flights? Hopper is a mobile app that's a great tool to use when looking for the cheapest flights no matter where you are traveling to. If you are flexible with your travel plans, you can see when the cheapest flights are. They have a calendar with color-coded dates that show when the cheapest vs. most expensive times to travel are. You can also search for rental cars and hotels to find the best deals.
Maps Me
Especially in places where you don't have phone service and your languages skills aren't the best, Maps Me will come extremely in handy. This app allows you to download maps for specific areas, cities, or even countries. You can remove downloaded maps and download new ones as you travel the world. You can also save locations and get directions; super helpful if you're unfamiliar with a place and language.
Planning a Trip
The planning portion of a trip can be very stressful, especially if you are keen on having everything very organized. But thankfully, there are many resources to make your life easier when it comes to planning a trip!
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Above we mentioned some staples for using when planning a trip, and below are more tools to help ease this process. From learning foreign language basics to saving money on accommodations, Alpacka My Bags has gathered these helpful travel planning resources so you can learn how to plan a trip like a pro!

“Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.”
– Anita Desai
Language
Below is a guide to our favorite resources for practicing new languages. Pick up the basics and feel comfortable as you explore a new country!
Accommodation
Take a look at our favorite resources for finding the best accommodations in new places. Pick the comfiest, nicest, most suitable place for your stay. It makes all the difference.
Flights
Searching for the best flight options can be quite a chore. If you want to save money on flights and find some awesome deals, utilize the tool below when planning a trip!
Extras
The following resources have come in super handy for us throughout our travels, so we want to share them with you. We hope they make your life easier while you're planning a trip! Now you know how to plan a trip like a pro; your travel options are endless!

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