Travel Resources I Recommend + Use Myself

Best Travel eSIM - Airalo

I am so grateful that a service like Airalo exists where I can have data upon arrival and not have to worry about roaming fees. I have used their eSIMs in over a dozen countries and they are especially helpful in a country like China which usually requires a VPN to access our regular social media, but Airalo pins you as outside the country so everything works as normal. I recommend checking out their regional eSIMs if you are planning to do travel around neighboring countries so you don’t have to swap anything out when crossing borders. I am sponsored by them (but used them regularly before that ever happened) and you can use my discount code of ALINA3 to get $3 OFF your first eSIM :)

Best Multi-Currency Wallet / Sending Money Abroad - Wise

Wise has been a lifesaver, especially when I moved to Bulgaria because my Canadian bank was not able to send transfers where I needed and had ridiculously high fees. Wise is amazing for keeping multiple currencies, sending money abroad for low fees (and good foreign exchange fees), as well as just a regular Visa payment method for in person or online purchases. The link below will get you a free transfer or card when you sign up!

Best Travel Insurance - SafetyWing

This is my top recommendation for travel medical insurance, especially if you are leaving the country for a longer period of time. You can set it for a specific period or get a 28 day subscription plan that auto renews as you go and then you can cancel at any time. They also offer a great comprehensive Complete Plan for long term nomads that want more extensive healthcare like regular doctors visits, mental health support and wellness therapies.

Best Travel Tours - GetYourGuide

I have used GetYourGuide for booking most of my day tours all over the world and have had a really positive experience. There is a very wide selection in most countries, all vouched for and verified travel providers and a great rating system. If you click the logo above it will take you to my personal GYG Storefront that has a selection of my favourite tours that I’ve done and would recommend. Down below at the ‘learn more’ button will take you to download the GetYourGuide app and you can use my code ALINAMCLEOD5 get 5% OFF any tour you book!