Travel Resources

SafetyWing Nomad Insurance

SafetyWing provides affordable travel insurance for digital nomads and long term travellers from anywhere in the world. You can purchase a policy when you are already abroad and pay monthly. My SafetyWing insurance review has a detailed comparison with other insurance providers. 

True Traveller Insurance

True Traveller is the best value travel insurance we’ve found for UK and EU residents and we used them for eight years. They allow you to purchase insurance when you are already travelling and don’t require a return ticket. We found making a claim with them easy and fast. 

Away Bigger Carry-On Suitcase

We love Away suitcases. They are durable, well-designed, and the wheels roll smoothly even over rough surfaces.

The Bigger Carry-On can be taken on most planes and fits a surprising amount.

Compression Packing Cubes

Packing cubes are the secret of carry-on only travel. They allow you to keep your things organised and fit much more in your luggage. My current favourites are the Thule Compression Cubes.

Bluffworks Travel Clothes

A large portion of Simon's travel wardrobe is made up of Bluffworks clothing which combines the performance of technical travel clothing with a stylish look.

Most items are lightweight, wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying, and have hidden zippered pockets for security. 

He started with the fantastic pants which he has worn everywhere from an 80-mile hike to a wedding, and now also has their shirt jacket, dress shirt, t-shirts, jeans, and shorts. I love their women's t-shirts too. 

Read our Bluffworks review for more details.

Airalo eSims

Digital eSims have made staying connected abroad so much easier. You can set up an affordable, local data plan before you reach a new country and avoid high data roaming charges.

Yoga Paws

Yoga Paws are little yoga mats for your hands and feet. They are small, light, and very grippy so I can practice on any surface without packing a heavy yoga mat.

When travelling, I practice with Yoga with Adriene videos (free on Youtube but I've joined the membership site for extra content and to be able to watch videos offline).

AeroPress Coffee Maker

The AeroPress is the best travel coffee maker and makes smooth and flavourful coffee. It’s compact, lightweight, durable, and easy to use and clean.

The travel version is even more compact than the original and comes with its own mug. Simon never travels without it.

Airbnb

Our favourite site for renting apartments and houses around the world. It's often cheaper than a hotel, and you have more space and a kitchen.

Booking.com

Our favourite website for finding hotels. It’s easy to use, has lots of great deals, and unlike many hotel search engines, there are no booking fees or hidden costs.

Vrbo

Another excellent option for finding holiday rentals.

TrustedHousesitters

Housesitting is a great way to save money on accommodation, get off the beaten track, and enjoy home comforts and pets for a while. If you want to give it a try, sign up with TrustedHousesitters, who have many listings around the world and will send you daily alerts with the latest house sits.

The Man in Seat 61

The ultimate resource for train travel anywhere in the world including the best routes, timetables, how to book tickets, and even photos of the seats and views. 

Booking Car Hire

We usually find the best car hire deals with Booking, which compares many car hire companies. 

AllTrails App

We use the AllTrails app all over the world to find the best hiking trails. We've upgraded to AllTrails Plus so we can download trail maps for offline use—it has saved us from getting lost many times.

Backblaze

Backing up in the cloud is essential in case you lose your laptop and hard drive. We use Backblaze which is easy to use, automatically backing up everything on our laptops. The initial backup takes a while (depending on your internet speed) but now new documents and changes are backed up quickly.