Tools from the road

Tools I use

A short list of partners I use when planning — not a booking desk. Some links are affiliates; if you book through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

• Find Accommodation(opens in a new tab)Booking.comAffiliateWhere I usually start when hunting a place to sleep.
• Explore Experiences(opens in a new tab)ViatorAffiliateDay tours and activities from past trips.
• Find Cheap Flights(opens in a new tab)ExpediaAffiliateFlight search when I’m comparing options.
• Affordable Car Rentals(opens in a new tab)Rentcars.comAffiliateRoad-trip wheels without sticker shock.
• Travel Insurance(opens in a new tab)World NomadsAffiliateCoverage I look at before longer trips.
• International Transfers(opens in a new tab)WiseAffiliateMoving money across borders with fewer fees.
• Speak a New Language(opens in a new tab)BabbelAffiliatePhrase practice before landing somewhere new.
• Stay Connected Anywhere(opens in a new tab)SailyAffiliateeSIM data when I need a local connection.

Related journal notes: travel insurance · Wise review · all guides · affiliate disclosure