Here are few sites that I have found useful in managing the logistics and contingency plans for my sabbatical:
Airbnb: Excellent site for finding lodging at an economical price
https://www.airbnb.com
Bla Bla Car: Ride sharing site to find out who is going your way
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
FlixBus: if you have to travel by bus, why not ride with free wi-fi and extra leg room?
https://www.flixbus.com/
Rome 2 Rio: An dispensable site showing you many possible transportation options and cost estimates for traveling from point A to points B, and C, etc.
https://www.rome2rio.com/
U.S. State Department: Find out a specific country's visa requirements, travel advisories, and vaccination recommendations.
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country.html
