Resources

Skyscanner

My favorite feature is the everywhere function in destination.

Hopper

This app is great for keeping watch on future flights. There’s this awesome feature where they let you know whether to buy the tickets now or wait for price drops.

Agoda

Agoda is great for booking accommodations in Asia.

Airbnb

Want something more than just a bed to sleep in? Maybe a full kitchen or even the whole house? Book it through Airbnb!

HostelWorld

Save some cash and stay in a hostel. I love staying in hostels because I can easily meet other travelers.

Hotels

Stay comfortably in hotels. I love their rewards program where you get 1 free night for every 10 nights. 

Uber

Travel safely in 80+ countries without guessing the cost. You can also have food deliver straight to your door.

DiDi

Rideshare & food delivery service. Operating in 15 countries, it’s the best way to get around China & some cities in Mexico.

Grab

The rideshare app to use in South East Asia. Chances are you’ll be riding on the back of a motorcycle.

Charles Schwab

Save on ATM withdrawal fees with the Charles Schwab debit card! No more paying $5 each time to use your own money, Charles Schwab will reimburse your ATM fees. 

Robinhood

You don’t need to be rich to invest. With Robinhood, there’s no commission or fees on trading stocks, so it’s a great place to learn.

Some stocks are just too expensive ($100+ per share) to buy. That’s why I love the fractional share feature. You can invest in a portion of a share from your favorite companies. Sign up and get a free stock!  

Surfshark

Too often I find myself on unsecured airport WiFi, cafe WiFi, hotel…you name it. What I didn’t know is that you can be easily hacked when using these unsecured networks. With Surfshark, I know I will be protected wherever I go!

Secure your connections for only $2.49 a month (less than a cup of coffee)! 

Trusted Housesitters

Ring

Leave your home without worries by using the Ring home security system. No matter where you are, you can use the app to check on the status of your home. I use it often to answer door bells & record sketchy people outside my house.

Amazon Blink

Having two naughty cats at home, I can never leave the house without worrying about what they are up to.

I highly recommend these Blink indoor cameras from Amazon for anyone with pets or children. Every time there’s motion, the camera records a video. You can also speak through the camera!

Travel Insurance

Osprey

What’s the most important thing to have for a minimalist travel? The bag that’s going to store all your belongings!

Osprey makes backpacking travel easy with their 40L travel backpacks (Fairview for women and Fairpoint for men). This bag meets the carry-on restrictions for most airlines.  

After finding out about packing cubes, I can no longer go back to the days without them. These sturdy ultralight packing cubes are a must-have accessory for organized travel! They accompany me on every trip!

Action Cameras

Light? Waterproof? Action camera? All checked! The GoPro Hero is my go-to for filming underwater actions! 

For anything above water, the Insta360 is my new favorite camera! It takes amazing 360 degree videos so you’ll never miss the action again.

Plus their selfie stick is magically edited out of their video automatically! I also have the 3m long stick so I can fake a drone shot :)