Travel Essentials is one page with everything you need to book a trip: car, accommodation, flights, ferry, internet, insurance and tickets. For each category there is one partner Museumist works with, and a couple of lines on what is worth knowing before you book.
đ Car rental
DiscoverCars compares big and local rental companies in one search. Before you pay you see the fuel policy, the deposit and what the insurance actually covers.
Tip: pick a “full to full” fuel policy and check how big a deposit the rental company blocks on your credit card.
đš Accommodation
Booking.com has the widest choice, and many hotels offer free cancellation, so you can book early and change plans later.
Tip: filter for free cancellation and a score of 8+, and read reviews from the last three months rather than the average score.
âïž Flights
Kiwi.com combines flights from different airlines that a normal search will not show together, which often makes it cheaper than flying one airline.
Tip: if your trip mixes tickets from different airlines, leave at least three hours for the connection.
âŽïž Ferry tickets
Direct Ferries shows every ferry company between Helsinki and Tallinn in one place, with times and prices.
Tip: early morning and late evening sailings are usually cheaper than midday ones.
đ¶ eSIM cards
Inside the EU your normal phone plan works. Outside the EU, for example in Argentina or Peru, a Saily eSIM costs far less than roaming.
Tip: install the eSIM at home on wifi and switch it on when you land.
đĄïž Travel insurance
Heymondo travel insurance takes a few minutes to buy online, and Museumist readers get 5% off with the code MUSEUMIST (not for US residents).
Tip: check whether your credit card already covers the trip and only buy what is missing.
đïž Tours and tickets
GetYourGuide sells museum tickets, day trips and tours worldwide, and many can be cancelled for free up to 24 hours before.
Tip: book popular places such as the TV Tower or PROTO in advance and skip the queue.
These are partner links. If you book through them, we earn a small commission and your price stays the same. It helps keep Museumist running.
