~Getting there: flights

Google Flight Explorer-select the region the world;

~Routehappy.com

~Getting around: Car rental:  AutoSlash.com; call credit cards and auto insurance about if cover the rental;

                                       find out rental site and the size of the rental car;

~Where to stay: Booking.com  read reviews;

                         hostelz.com  check out bathroom conditions, get private room

use priceline, hotwire may save 20~50%

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