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🏝 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 – 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 world’s 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.

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