Every time I’m planning a trip I face the same situation: Internet does have a lot of information but it is all over the place. I find it really annoying to have to search “how is the internet in..”, “recommendations for hostels in…”, “how expensive is…”, “where to stay in…”, and the list of questions keeps going.

I’m sure every other traveler have been in this situation before, having to do a research in google and click in on thousands of sites that sometimes don’t have the information you’re looking for.

But here is the good news: I found two websites that solve this. They are startups but I see a lot of potential on them, I really like what they’re doing: Making traveler’s life simpler.

1.The base trip

I’d thought about that website before, in a way like “Hasn't someone created something that gives you everything you need to know?”. One day, Sven - founder- posted about his website on a digital nomads group on facebook. I was so happy to see that indeed, someone had created a website that gives you all the information you need to know about the country you are traveling to. If you want to know how cheap/expensive your destination is, or how the internet speed is , or how the weather is like. This is the site for you! Forget about googling every question. The base trip have all the answers.

2. All the Rooms

Tourism have changed. Years ago we just had one option: Hotels. Nowadays we have a world of opportunity choosing between staying at a local’s house for free, sharing a room with strangers, having our own apartment for just a couple of nights, or even renting a boat or a hammock. The question is: What is the best option?, and the answer is really subjective. It really depends on your expectations, your travel style or your budget.

Every option gives you special benefits. Couchsurfing is free and it gives you a better experience of the local culture. Hostels are always fun and are the place to meet other travelers. Renting your own place allows you to be be alone and independent. Sometimes you can’t decide of what you want because all the options seems to fit. But don’t panic. All the Rooms is the solution for this travel-existencial crisis. This website is an aggregator of all type of accommodation you can find on the internet. That means it includes couchsurfing, airbnb, Booking - and others- on your search. Isn’t amazing?. You don’t have to search site per site but go to the site and select the city/town you’re traveling to, filter by budget and location and you’re done! All in one!. Still, this doesn’t completely solve your ‘What’s the best option’ question, but it makes it way easier for you to compare and decide.

Remember: you can always change the place every night, haha.

Let’s spread the message and help those startups grow and continue helping travelers like us!