Accommodation
For hostels and cheap hotels all over the world I recommend hostelbookers.com .They don’t charge a booking fee!
Looking to book hotels using side by a super helpful side comparison tool? Check out Easytobook.com
Want to live like a local while traveling? Try Roomorama
Tours
Looking for a wine country tour in San Francisco? Try Extranomical Tours.
Gear
Worried about what to do with your passport and valuables as you travel? Check out the Clever Travel Companion.
Thanks so much for the post on easytobook.com. I wasn’t sure where I would find a deal on a kind-of-last-minute hotel, but I found one at easytobook! Now I have a great deal on a hotel in Seattle.