awesome-digital-nomads
github.com/cbovis/awesome-digital-nomads βπ A curated list of awesome resources for Digital Nomads.
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Getting Around
- 12Go Asia
Online service for booking trains, buses and ferries across large parts of SE Asia.
- Citymapper
Arguably the best transit app available but limited to 40 cities. Use it when you can and fall back to Moovit if necessary -
- Grab
Uber may be your go to taxi app for most of the world but, in SE Asia, Grab is king -
- Lyft
The largest competitor to Uber in the United States for people who want an alternative -
- Maps.me
Offline maps and POIs to get you around on foot when you don't have an internet connection -
- Moovit
The worlds largest transit app supporting over 1,200 cities in over 70 countries -
Security & Backup
- 1Password
The gold standard of password management apps, you should be using a password manager anyway but it's especially important on the move.
- Authy
The best choice for cross platform two-factor authentication.
- Avast Antivirus
The worlds number one free antivirus solution.
- BackBlaze
Low cost and easy to use cloud backup for Mac and PC.
- Cloak
Having a secure VPN service is important when using public wifi networks. Cloak is a great choice in the Apple ecosystem with beautiful apps for Mac and iOS.
- Dropbox
The best all-rounder cross platform cloud storage service.
Accommodation
- Agoda
Booking/Airbnb but much more suited to SE Asia.
- Airbnb
Short term rooms and private apartments at affordable rates.
- Booking
From hostels to hotels to guest houses.
- Colive.co
Find and organise coliving arrangements with other nomads.
- Coliving
Find coliving spaces around the world to live with like-minded individuals.
- Hostelworld
Budget accommodation for nomads that prefer a more social environment or need to keep costs down.
Communication
- Airalo
Inexpensive global eSIM provider for mobile data.
- ChatSim
Unlimited chat using your favourite apps in over 150 countries for a single yearly fee.
- Facebook Messenger
The best way to keep in touch with friends and family β chat, video, voice calls and group chat for free.
- join.me
The easiest way to organise group conferences with support for scheduling, video, whiteboarding and screen sharing.
- Prepaid Data Sim Card Wiki
Find out information on prepaid sim cards in over 150 countries.
- Project Fi
One single low cost plan for all of your phone calls, SMS and mobile data worldwide -
Flights
- AirWander
New kid on the block that helps you discover stopover destinations that'll save you money on your journey.
- App in the Air
Manage your upcoming flights and view your flight history -
- Flightfox
Online travel agent that guarantees to save you money on your trip.
- FlyOnward
Rent an onward flight ticket for $9.99 to satisfy immigration requirements in countries such as Malaysia and New Zealand.
- GTFO - Get The Flight Out
In a hurry? GTFO lists the cheapest flights out of your home airport within the next 24 hours
- Hopper
Price prediction app that helps you choose the cheapest time to book your flight
Gear
- Anker Portable Chargers
USB battery packs are an essential bit of kit these days and you can't go wrong with something from Anker.
- Bose QC20 Noise Cancelling Earphones
Public transport can be a noisy affair but if you have the cash to spare then the QC20s are the best around when it comes to noise cancelling headphones in a small package.
- Corsair Flash Voyager Mini
Compact and stylish USB key which packs up to 128GB of memory.
- Gerber Shard
Want to take a multi-tool with you but can't get traditional ones past airport security without checked baggage? The Gerber Shard is a great solution to this predicament, packing six useful functions into an airline friendly form-factor.
- Google Chromecast
Chromecast is a media streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port on your TV. Simply use a compatible mobile, tablet or PC device and the TV in your accommodation to watch your favourite TV shows, films, music, sport, games and more on the big screen
- JBL Clip 2
If you mind carrying extra weight, the JBL Clip 2 is a good option with only 184g. Quality is not as good as a stereo speaker but it still does the job pretty well.
Travel Planning
- Atlas Obscura
The definitive guide to the world's wondrous and curious places.
- DESTIGOGO
Planning a short trip away from work on a budget? Use this simple tool to discover destinations that fit your timeframe and budget.
- Lonely Planet
The most recognised travel guides for over fourty years, start here for inspiration.
- Nomad List
Search for your next base using digital nomad friendly filters such as internet quality, living costs, and places to work.
- Numbeo
The worldβs largest database of user contributed data about cities and countries. Find information such as cost of living, housing indicators, health care, traffic, crime and pollution for your next destination.
- On The Grid
Neighborhood guides written by local creatives. Great for design-oriented travelers.
Insurance
- Atlas Travel Insurance
Customizable coverage for travelers looking to cover specific needs while abroad.
- SafetyWing
Nomad travel insurance for both short and long periods.
- World Nomads
Travel insurance for short and long periods, with possiblity to cover the whole world.
Showing a sample of 150 resources. View the full list on GitHub β