Resources
Resources for your travels or study abroad.
Our resources are the combination of tip, advice, companies, and links to support students and travelers, both locally and globally. UrbanBuddy can help you pack your bags, organize your travel finances, reserve your hotel rooms, or book your flights. Our resources are based on our experiences and the advice from our friends and customers.
Packing Your Bags.
The key to packing for any trip is to identify the specific situations you are packing for. Are you backpacking Europe, studying abroad in New Zealand, or taking a beach vacation in the Caribbean? Your packing list, luggage, and process will vary dramatically depending on your destinations. Below you will find packing tips, important things to remember, and a downloadable packing list to help guide your packing experiences!
Money.
The popularity of credit and debit cards have made the transfer of money from one location to another much easier. We have listed a number of useful tips to help you to maximize the use of credit and debit cards and reduce international transaction fees during your travels or study abroad.
Hotels & Hostels.
Hotels and hostels are more than just a place to stay; they determine your location in a city, provide you with a good night’s sleep, a continental breakfast, hotel shuttles, internet access, and offer information about your destination. Below are a few tips on how to choose the hotel or hostel that is right for your travel or study abroad experiences.
Flights.
Whether you are an experienced traveler or studying abroad, below are a few tips to help you find the most affordable and convenient flight for your schedule and budget. We have thousands of flights under our belts with hundreds of airlines. With that experience here are a few simple tips we have picked up along the way.
Trains.
Trains are absolutely the best way to travel from one city to another. They are convenient, fast, simple, and a lot of fun! You may choose to travel by day and watch the land scape breeze past you or travel by night and save your self a nights stay in a hotel or hostel.
Travel Insurance.
There are several types of travel insurance policies available. Policies range from trip cancellation insurance to emergency medical evacuation insurance, all of which vary widely in what they cover and how much they cost. Make sure you know exactly what your policy will and will not cover before you purchase additional coverage, and always buy your insurance from a reputable company.