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Books

The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich
Tim Feriss will not just inspire you, but he will also load you up with tons of practical advice on how to set up passive or at least location-independent sources of income.
Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
Because of this book, we rented out our house and moved to the beach, saving $700 per month in the process.
Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel
WARNING: If you work in a cubicle, you might not have a job after you read this book, because it will make you want to quit. We booked our tickets to London within a few weeks of reading this book.
Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength
Do you want to make changes in your life, but feel like you are lacking the necessary self-discipline? You might be setting yourself up for failure. Read this book to understand how to accomplish more without depleting your willpower.
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
Habits are hard to change. But if you understand how they are created, then you can change them. This book gives a practical and useful process for changing any bad habit in your life. 
Wander Year: One Couple's Journey Around The World
Well written and inspiring. A writer and his girlfriend quit their jobs to travel for a year. These are their well-told stories. Get inspired!
***I don't like to play tricks, so I'm telling you up front that if you use the links above to buy these books, I will get paid a small commission by Amazon. If you are uncomfortable with that, then look up the books on your own and don't use the link. However, please know that Tom and I have read each and every one of these books and they have impacted us significantly (especially as it relates to our inspiration and planning for our year of travel . I would not recommend them to you otherwise.***

Websites

Blogs:
  • fourhourworkweek.com/blog (so many good things, I can't list them all. Just check it out)
  • Fillinginthedots.com (great for info on expenses and budgeting for travel)
  • twenty-somethingtravel.com (Just because you are single and female, doesn't mean you can't travel. Check out this gal's blog for inspiration for solo travel)
Transportation:
  • United (we get our miles through United, but I suppose any airline would do)
  • seat61.com (excellent for everything train tickets in Europe. Great suggestions on low cost train travel)
Accommodations:
  • airbnb.com (We used to rent our our apartment while we took vacations to pay for our trips. I highly recommend this site for both hosts and guests)
  • tripadvisor.com
  • hostelworld.com
  • bookings.com

Miscellaneous:
  • Matadornetwork.com
  • wikitravel.com

Other

International Banking:
  • Charles Schwab (You can use any ATM anywhere in the world and Charles Schwab reimburses you at the end of the month for all your ATM fees)
Apps
  • Ulmon (Best free city maps. Tracks your location even if you are not connected to cell service or wifi)
  • CityMaps2Go ($2.99 gives you a ton of city maps from all over the world, and does not require cell service or wifi)

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