The resources and tools that make travel smarter
Apps, services and sites I personally love to use for my trips. Grouped by topic so you find what you need fast.
Trip planning basics
✈️ Find cheap flights
I search and compare fares across multiple websites, but Kiwi is useful for flexible-date searches and routes others miss.
Search flights on Kiwi → How to find cheap flights🏨 Explore the best places to stay
Booking.com and Agoda are my top hotel booking platforms. Use the free cancellation and always filter by 8+ ratings.
Browse hotels on Booking → Articles on picking the right hotel🚘 Rent a car abroad
DiscoverCars compares prices across all major operators and helps you avoid the hidden fees that make cheap rentals expensive.
Compare rentals with DiscoverCars → Car rental tips & trapsFind the right place to sleep.
Get there, whatever the route.
Kiwi
Powerful search engine that combines airlines that do not partner to create cheaper, unique routes for your trips that do not appear anywhere else.
Search for a flight →
DiscoverCars
My go-to car rental search engine comparing thousands of prices across operators. Genuinely think I saved thousands of Euros in my lifetime.
Rent a car →
AirHelp
Do you know you may be eligible to up to 600 EUR of compensation per flight? Seek compensation from arlines due to flight cancellations, delays, or overbookings with this service.
Get a compensation →
Welcome Pickups
Seamless airport transfers in over 350+ destinations worldwide, ensuring a smooth first few moments abroad.
Prepare your pickup →
12Go
Buy tickets to any bus, train, or ferry in Asia. So convenient.
Book tickets →
Omio
I use to find and compare prices of trains across Europe and North America, although it is currently expanding into bus and flights as well.
Compare routes →
GetAround
Find local cars around you, ready to be hired for hours or days, and unlock the car with your phone, no humans involved.
Find a car →Stay online without the roaming shock.
Airalo
eSIM marketplace covering 190+ countries. Buy, install and activate in minutes before you fly. Use referral code BRUNO4311 for up to $5 off!
Get Airalo →
Mobimatter
Another great eSIM marketplace option with better rates in some countries. Also has more regional packs, useful for multi-country trips. Use the code BRUNO29545 to receive 50% cashback (up to $5) on your first eSIM!
Compare plans →The best gadgets to power your travels.
Apple iPad
A computer away from home. The 10.9" liquid Retina display is guaranteed to give you many hours of entertainment on the road.
View on Amazon →USB-C Wall Fast Charger
Quickly and conveniently charge all your devices at once with this compact USB hub, two of them featuring high-speed charging.
View on Amazon →Nikon Coolpix P950
Digital camera with 83x optical zoom. A level up from your phone, recommended if you are going on a nature-focused trip like a safari.
View on Amazon →VINTAR Travel Adapter
Works in 150+ countries with 3 USB-C ports and 2 USB-A. The only adapter you will ever need.
View on Amazon →Apple AirTag
Drop one in every checked bag or backpack. Totally worth the extra peace of mind.
View on Amazon →Amazon Kindle
My companion in flights or trains! The newest Kindle comes with 16GB of space and a new 7" glare-free display.
View on Amazon →Trust me, buy it. Better safe than sorry.
Heymondo
Solid travel insurance option offering coverage without the usual headaches. Policies include medical assistance up to $10 million, trip cancellation, lost luggage, all managed through a user-friendly app with 24/7 medical chat support. Get 5% off for being a Geeky Explorer reader.
Get Heymondo →
SafetyWing
Monthly renewable coverage with strong worldwide medical. Pay as you go, cancel anytime, ideal for digital nomads.
Get SafetyWing →Stop losing money on the basics.
AirHelp
You may be eligible to up to 600 EUR of compensation per flight. Seek compensation from arlines due to flight cancellations, delays, or overbookings.
Get a compensation →
Splitwise
App to track shared expenses and bills among friends and family and simplify who owes who. Great for group trips.
Get Splitwise →Gear worth carrying.
Shacke Packing Cubes
Maximize suitcase space with neat packing cubes designed to organize your clothes.
View on Amazon →LifeStraw Go
Filters 99.9% of bacteria and parasites directly into a BPA-free water bottle. Saves money and cuts plastic waste on every trip.
View on Amazon →Mosquito repellent for clothing
Spray your clothes with permethrin and earn mosquito protection for up to 6 weeks or through 6 washings. A miracle if you ask me.
View on Amazon →Travel Organizer with RFID
Document wallet with internal pockets to hold passports, tickets, money with RFID blocking material to protect from unwanted scans.
View on Amazon →Travel bottles
Leak-proof, squeezable and high-grade silicone bottles to put carry whatever liquids you need.
View on Amazon →Cable organizer
Secure cables and small electronics in place, with quick access whenever you want. Water-resistant fabric.
View on Amazon →More tools for travel geeks and obsessive planners.
Turbli
This is a turbulence forecast tool for the curious or fearful flyer, provide a complete coverage of all weather factors for your upcoming flight.
Try Turbli →
Flighty
App telling you everything about your flight - including real-time gate and delay alerts - plus tracks your lifetime of travel.
Get Flighty →
SeatGuru
Seat maps for every aircraft so you know before you pick. Flags bad recline, missing windows and limited under-seat storage.
Check SeatGuru →
WeatherSpark
Oddly addictive site focusing on average weather worldwide: daily highs and lows, rain, clouds, wind, etc. A must for my travel planning!
Explore WeatherSpark →All the gear.
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