My Top Travel Resources
Everything I Use to Travel Better
Your one-stop shop for all my top travel recommendations.
Wondering about the things I use to save money and make my travel life easier? Here are the tools and resources I personally use to book my flights and lodging, pack my bags, and more.
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Travel Credit Cards
Since 2017, I’ve racked up more than 1 million points and miles with multiple airlines and hotel systems — saving me thousands of dollars on flights and hotels. How? Travel credit cards.
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Read all about my travel credit card strategies here.
Here are my all-time top credit card recommendations!
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Flight Deals
Flights don’t have to break the bank.
If you (1) are just starting your travel credit card journey and don’t have a lot of miles yet, (2) don’t want to deal with miles and point systems, and would rather pay with cash, or (3) like to use points, but are also open to paying with cash if there’s a great deal, I have great news: there are so many good deals to be found on flights.
Typically, the key is flexibility: if you select a destination, and the dates you want to travel, and THEN look for a flight, you’re probably going to end up paying a lot for that flight.
If, instead, you first look for cheap flights, and then choose your destination and schedule based on the deals you find, you’re likely to save a ton of money (and you might discover a surprising new destination in the process!).
There are a number of companies that are eager to help you with this method of planning. They include:
Where I Stay
Accommodations
01. Booking.com
My go-to hotel booking site, with a pretty decent loyalty program and an enormous array of options in countless locations.
02. Agoda
Similar to Booking.com, Agoda is a wide-ranging hotel booking site. Always check both sites — sometimes the same hotel is cheaper on Agoda!
03. Hostelworld
Sometimes I stay in private rooms in hostels, and when I do, I almost always book them on Hostelworld.
Bags
Osprey Sojourn Convertible Suitcase
MY Workhorse Suitcase
Badgley Mischka Luggage Set
For When I need something smaller (Or Bigger!)
Packing Cubes
To Organize and Compress My Stuff
Clear Toiletry Bag
To HOld My Toiletries, Duh
Fossil Parker Convertible Backpack
My Daily Bag for Exploring
The Sak Crossbody Wallet
The Perfect Travel Wallet
Services
I use ExpressVPN whenever I’m traveling! It protects my data while I’m using public (or new-to-me) WiFi networks.
Holafly is my go-to service for eSim cards. I buy and install one shortly before I leave for a new country, and I have fast, unlimited data for my whole trip!
I use Safety Wing for travel insurance — it’s affordable insurance for digital nomads and short-term travelers alike.
Checking accounts with no foreign transaction fees and ZERO ATM fees anywhere in the world — enough said!
Other Must-Haves
Water Bottle
Reusable, Collapsible Bottle
Steripen
PUrifies Tap Water with UV Light
Power Adapter
Lets Me Plug in My Stuff Anywhere I Go
Hair Dryer
Dries My Hair…Obviously
Makeup Erasers
Reusable Makeup Removers
Stashers
Easy Organization of Small Stuff
Umbrella
Travel Umbrella With Case
Land’s End Rain Jacket
Keeps Me Dry
BCOZZY Neck Pillow
The IDeal Travel Pillow
