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Travel Resources — Everything I Actually Use

After 50+ countries, these are the tools, sites, and gear I rely on every single trip. Some links are affiliate links — I only recommend things I genuinely use.

✈️ Flights

  • Google Flights — Best for finding cheap routes and setting price alerts.
  • Skiplagged — Great for finding hidden city fares on US domestic routes.
  • Kiwi.com — Best for connecting flights between different airlines.

🏨 Accommodation

  • Booking.com — My go-to for hotels, guesthouses, and hostels worldwide.
  • Airbnb — Best for apartments on trips longer than 5 days.
  • Hostelworld — For solo budget travel in Europe and Southeast Asia.

🛡️ Travel Insurance

💳 Money & Banking

  • Charles Schwab High Yield Investor Checking — Reimburses ALL ATM fees worldwide. Non-negotiable for international travel.
  • Wise — Best exchange rates for international transfers.
  • Chase Sapphire Preferred — No foreign transaction fees, great travel rewards.

🎒 Gear I Travel With

  • Osprey Farpoint 40 — My main carry-on bag for trips up to 2 weeks.
  • Anker PowerCore 26800 — The best power bank for long travel days.
  • Peak Design Travel Tripod — Compact and solid for travel photography.
  • Apple AirPods Pro — Essential for long flights.

📱 Apps I Use Every Trip

  • Google Maps — Downloaded offline for every destination.
  • XE Currency — Real-time exchange rates.
  • TripIt — Organizes all confirmations in one itinerary.
  • WhatsApp — Communication in basically every country outside the US.