Essential Travel Tools & Resources for Every Trip
The exact tools I use to plan every trip, from weekends away to life abroad in Bangkok. Whether you're heading to Thailand or Tuscany, these help you travel smarter, safer and with less stress.
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Why these picks
I only recommend things I've used myself or would happily recommend to a friend.
Free guides & digital products
New guides are added here as they launch.
From Scared to Confident: the Solo Travel Confidence Guide
The fears, safety tips and first steps I wish I'd had before my first solo trip.
Get the free guideTeach English in Thailand: Relocation Guide
A relocation guide for anyone thinking about teaching English in Thailand.
Coming SoonCappadocia Travel Guide
A travel guide to Cappadocia. This was a real bucket list trip for me!
Coming SoonBook your trip
Flights, stays, transfers and tours: the booking tools I use myself.
Transfers & car hire
Arrange an airport transfer or hire a car with a driver using GetTransfer.
Book a transfer →Tours & activities
Find, compare and book sightseeing tours, attractions and activities worldwide with GetYourGuide.
Browse tours →Also worth a look
Other tools I recommend for stays, flights and tours.
Stay connected & protected
Data, insurance and money, sorted before you fly.
eSIM
Stay in touch with loved ones while you travel. Airalo is my go-to provider for data eSIMs in almost any country.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Travel insurance
Travel with peace of mind. Visitors Coverage suits short trips, and SafetyWing suits long-term travel.
Money
Manage your money while you travel. With a Wise account there's no foreign transaction fee when you spend in a currency you already hold, though converting currency does carry a small fee. Monzo is a UK app-based bank account and card.
Pack: my Amazon storefront
Packing lists, tech and travel gear I actually use.
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Start with my Thailand guides
I live in Bangkok, so Thailand is where my advice goes deepest.
Because going solo, doesn't have to mean you do it alone.
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