Essential Travel Tools

Compare flights across multiple airlines. Great for multi-city trips.

Find all transport options between any two cities—flights, trains, buses, ferries.

Hotels and apartments. Good for last-minute bookings with free cancellation.

Budget-friendly hostels. Great for meeting other travelers.

Ride-hailing in most major cities worldwide.

The Uber of Southeast Asia. Essential for Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.

Best app for public transit. Real-time schedules and optimal routes.

Public transit directions integrated into Google Maps.

Unlimited data eSIMs. Best for heavy data users.

Test your WiFi speed before committing to a coworking space.

Find coworking spaces worldwide. Reviews, prices, and amenities.

Time zone converter. Essential for scheduling calls across time zones.

Social app for people abroad. Let friends know when you're in their city.

City guides, cost of living data, and nomad community forums.

Virtual mailbox with real US address. Scan, forward, or shred mail.

Another excellent virtual mailbox option with mobile app.

Priority Pass + Capital One Lounges, $300 travel credit, Global Entry credit. Great value for the annual fee.

Earn points on rent (no fee!), transfer to airlines/hotels. Good starter card with lounge access.

Biometric ID verification—skip to the front of security. $189/year but many cards reimburse it.

Free app to skip customs lines at select US airports. No enrollment needed.

Peer-to-peer car rental. Often cheaper and more interesting cars than traditional rentals.

Most travel cards include primary rental car coverage. Decline the rental counter's $30/day insurance!

Crowdsourced cost of living database. Compare cities side-by-side with detailed breakdowns.

Cost of living comparisons between cities. See exactly how much more/less expensive a move would be.

Filter for monthly stays to get 20-50% discounts. Target $50/night or ~$1,500/month for budget travel.