Travel Resources
Everything you need to plan your next adventure — the platforms we book with, the gear we pack, and the practices that keep our trips responsible. Hand-picked, personally tested.
Trusted partners we use ourselves
After more than a decade of full-time travel, these are the services we keep coming back to. Some are affiliate links — at no cost to you, they help fund the free guides on this site.
Booking.com
Our go-to for hotels, hostels and apartments worldwide. Free cancellation on most stays plus loyalty discounts the more you book.
Browse stays →Skyscanner
Where we start every flight search. Compare hundreds of airlines in seconds and find the cheapest dates with their flexible monthly view.
Search flights →Get Your Guide
For day trips, food tours, museum tickets and unforgettable experiences worldwide. Easy mobile tickets and free cancellation on most bookings.
Find experiences →How we manage money abroad
Two services we use every trip — one as our daily debit card overseas, the other for international transfers and multi-currency holding. Fewer fees, better rates, easier travel.
Monzo
Our everyday debit card abroad. No fees on spending overseas, instant transaction notifications, and easy budgeting in the app — perfect for tracking spend trip-by-trip.
Open an account →Wise
How we move money between currencies. Real exchange rates, transparent fees and a multi-currency account that lets you hold and spend in 50+ currencies worldwide.
Try Wise →Pack lighter, travel further
Just how big should your backpack be, and what do you really need in there? Packing should be simple — these guides keep it that way.
The brands we pack with
Long-haul travel is hard on gear. These are the brands we keep coming back to — kit that has held up across continents, climates and countless airport queues.
BAM
Soft, breathable bamboo basics that survive months of travel. Their leggings, t-shirts and base layers are our long-haul go-to for comfort and quick drying.
Shop BAM →Rapanui
UK-made organic cotton tees, jumpers and accessories. Circular by design — when an item wears out you can send it back to be remade.
Shop Rapanui →Osprey
The backpack we hike with. Affiliate link coming soon — check back, or browse Osprey directly in the meantime.
Find places that feel like home
Your accommodation can make or break a trip. These are the platforms and approaches we use to find stays we genuinely love.
Travel that gives back
Small changes can transform the way you travel — for the better. Responsible travel contributes positively to the places we visit and the people we meet.
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