Quick, no-fluff links to the tools I actually use. Some are affiliate links — it won’t cost you extra.
Flights
- Skyscanner — Fast metasearch to compare airlines.
- KAYAK — Flexible date search + alerts.
- Google Flights — Explore by date/price map.
Stays
- Booking.com — Huge inventory, easy filters.
- Agoda — Often best in Asia.
- Hostelworld — Budget-friendly hostels.
Insurance
- SafetyWing — Affordable nomad coverage.
- World Nomads — Adventure-friendly policy.
eSIM / SIM
- Airalo — Instant eSIMs in 190+ countries.
- Nomad eSIM — Good regional packs.
Tours & Activities
- GetYourGuide — Skip-the-line tickets & tours.
- Viator — Huge catalog, solid reviews.
Transport (Trains/Bus/Ferry)
Travel Cards & Money
Gear & Accessories
- Amazon Travel Gear — Packing cubes, locks, adapters.
- REI — Quality packs & outdoor essentials.
Apps & Tools
- Priority Pass — Lounge access worldwide.
- LoungeBuddy — Find/buy lounge passes fast.
- Trail Wallet / TravelSpend — Simple trip budgeting.
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