Useful Travel Resources

Find the travel resources you’ll need for your trip below and download the apps in advance. Scroll for exclusive discounts, the best currency exchange apps, travel insurance, my preferred eSIMs and the walking tours I use to explore new cities and meet other travellers, and more!

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Connectivity

Airalo

Get an eSIM sorted before you even arrive. Digital SIM cards you can activate instantly. No roaming bills, ever.

5% off with code “CALLOFTHEWORLD”

Holafly eSIM

5% off with code “CALLOFTHEWORLD”.Get an eSIM sorted before you even arrive. Digital SIM cards you can activate instantly. No roaming bills, ever.

5% off with code “SPECIAL5”

Saily

5% off with code “SPECIAL5”.Get an eSIM sorted before you even arrive. Digital SIM cards you can activate instantly. No roaming bills, ever.

NordVPN

Browse safely on public Wi-Fi, access content globally, and stay private.

Express VPN

Fast, reliable, and works in countries with heavy censorship.

Travel Insurance

Get an exclusive 5% discount here!

Heymondo: Travel Insurance

It’s all fun and games until something goes wrong abroad. Heymondo have helped me out of a bind several times. Get an exclusive 5% discount here!

Safety Wing

Digital nomad-friendly, low-cost, and claim-friendly. Travel Insurance built for long-term travellers.

Money and Foreign Exchange

Wise

Convert money into local currency at the best exchange rates and withdraw cash without hidden fees. Highly regulated (authorised by the UK FCA), so your money is safe.

Accommodation

booking.com

My go-to for accommodation worldwide, from budget stays to beautiful boutique hotels. I love the real guest reviews, easy filters and free cancellation on many properties, which makes planning (and changing plans) stress-free.

Hostelworld

Perfect for finding hostels that are more than just a cheap bed. The detailed reviews and ratings make it easy to spot places with a great atmosphere, good locations and the kind of social vibe that can completely shape your trip.

Transport

Skyscanner

Find the cheapest flights in seconds by using Skyscanner to search across multiple airlines.

12GO

Online transport booking platform: easily search and book trains, buses, ferries, flights and transfers.

Welcome Pickups

Reliable, pre-booked airport transfers with fixed pricing and English-speaking local drivers. It’s ideal if you want a smooth, stress-free arrival, especially after a long flight.

Direct Ferries

Search and book ferry tickets worldwide.

Day Tours, Activities, and Group Tours

GuruWalk

Explore with a knowledgeable local guide, without committing to a fixed tour price. Tours are free to join, but it’s expected (and fair!) to tip the guide directly at the end.

Viator

Book local tours and activities in advance or last-minute, cancel for free.

G Adventures

My favourite for group tours, as they have a strong emphasis on ethical travel, empowering local communities and doing good for the environment.

Immigration and Visas

iVisa

Apply for visas anywhere worldwide with iVisa. Get someone else to sort all the paperwork for you.

Navigation, Outdoors

Maps.me

A free offline navigation app that lets you download detailed maps of entire countries or regions to use without mobile data. It’s especially useful in remote places, where signal can drop outside towns, and it includes hiking trails, viewpoints, roads and local points of interest so you can navigate even without Wi-Fi.

BBC Weather Map

Interactive weather map with a a 7-day long forecast. The most accurate one I've used.

These are general resources that are useful in multiple countries around the world. For country-specific resources e.g. local ride share apps etc., have a look at the individual country pages in destinations.