Our favorite award travel newsletter launched the award search tool we’ve always wanted! Daily Drop Pro has saved us so much time finding flight (paid and award) flight deals as well as hotel deals. In this post, we’ll talk about what Daily Drop Pro is, tips on how to best utilize it, answer whether or not it’s worth…
Is your phone ready for your next trip? After a decade of nomad travel in dozens of countries, we’ve narrowed down the essential steps to prepare our smartphones for international travel. These essential pre-travel smartphone tips help us: – ✓ arrive in new places with more confidence – ✓ handle unexpected issues with more ease…
If you’ve been traveling abroad for decades like we have, you probably remember the days of juggling SIM cards – each one tied to a different country, carrier, and plan. We’ve had to navigate local shops, language barriers, and unexpected charges (we once got notices for a year after canceling a plan in Ecuador). But…
We have been traveling as digital nomads for over a decade, learning the ins and outs of all types of accommodations and how to choose stays that become the highlight of a trip. During our first year back after volunteering with Peace Corps, when we spent $0 on accommodations despite visiting multiple countries, to our…
It was early in 2023 when we realized: eSIMs are a game changer. After testing connectivity options across five continents – including local SIM cards, international phone plans, and portable WiFi devices – we’ve fully switched to using eSIMs for our own international travel (and haven’t looked back). Inside our membership, we get a lot…
After more than a decade of nomad travel, Jedd and I have relied on both iPhone and Android phones while living and working across five continents. These days, phones have become our lifelines. This post will walk you through what really matters when choosing (or using) a phone for international travel. If you want step-by-step guidance…
If you’re a traveler who feels a little behind when it comes to technology, you’re definitely not alone. People tell me all the time: “I feel like I’m probably missing out, but tech stuff is just one more thing to figure out … so I end up ignoring it.” I get it. It makes total…
With growing concerns over lost luggage and delays at airports, we decided it was time to try Apple AirTags as a luggage locator or tracking device on our trips. In this Apple AirTag review for travel, we go over our personal experience with Apple AirTag luggage tracking on various flights. We also share important things…
Portable power stations can be important tools when a reliable power source is limited. Whether for tent camping, RV travels, or emergency power backup – or even for content creators and remote workers – you may be trying to figure out how to keep electronic devices charged. In this post, we review the Bluetti Elite…
In today’s review, we’re looking at Tripiamo, an online education platform that helps North American travelers familiarize themselves with driving in other countries. Does a Tripiamo guide prepare us to self-drive in another country? Is it worth paying for? We tested the guides out ourselves and will answer all of that in this review… Quick Summary:…