Tools from the road
Tools I use
A short list of partners I use when planning — not a booking desk. Some links are affiliates; if you book through them I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
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- Affordable Car Rentals(opens in a new tab)Rentcars.comAffiliateRoad-trip wheels without sticker shock.
- Travel Insurance(opens in a new tab)World NomadsAffiliateCoverage I look at before longer trips.
- International Transfers(opens in a new tab)WiseAffiliateMoving money across borders with fewer fees.
- Speak a New Language(opens in a new tab)BabbelAffiliatePhrase practice before landing somewhere new.
- Stay Connected Anywhere(opens in a new tab)SailyAffiliateeSIM data when I need a local connection.
Related journal notes: travel insurance · Wise review · all guides · affiliate disclosure