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Services I use myself

For trips you’d like to organize on your own. Chosen for reliability — with the criteria I use myself.

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Accommodation

Trip.com

Hotels and apartments worldwide, with clearly stated cancellation terms.

What I look forLocation first. I look at highly rated properties and read the most recent reviews, not just the average.
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Flights & trains

Trip.com

Flights and train tickets in one place, with fares compared by date.

What I look forBefore buying, I check connections: at least 90 minutes in Europe, more for long-haul flights.
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Tours & experiences

GetYourGuide

Skip-the-line tickets, guided tours and day trips.

What I look forSmall groups and guides with specific reviews. I skip tours that cover everything and show nothing.
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JR Pass · Japan

Japan Experience

Unlimited travel on Japan’s JR rail network, including most shinkansen bullet trains.

What I look forWorth it when your plan includes several long shinkansen rides, e.g. Tokyo – Kyoto – Hiroshima and back. For one or two routes, single tickets are often cheaper.
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When it’s better to hand it over

Several destinations, a group, a company —
or simply no time.

That’s when organization saves more than it costs.

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