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My Favorite Travel & Life Tools

Whether I’m working remotely abroad, planning my next trip, or just managing life from my laptop, I often get asked:“What tools do you actually use?”
So here’s my honest list of favorite resources — some I use daily, others I recommend based on different work styles and goals. You’ll also find a few affiliate links (meaning if you purchase via these links, I may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you). Thanks for supporting my journey!

blablacar

Community-based travel network

Bus or carpool, find the perfect ride from a wide range of destinations and routes at low budget

Blablacar

Travel Tools I Love

Planning a trip?

These are some of my favorite tools that make travel smoother, cheaper, and more fun — from ride-sharing apps like BlaBlaCar to unique ways to explore like renting a campervan. Whether you’re saving money or craving more freedom on the road, these resources are tried, tested, and totally worth checking out.

NEW! My Swiss Campervan Rental

If you’re visiting Switzerland, skip the pricey car rentals and explore in style.

a road It’s fully equipped, affordable, and perfect for roadtrip

Rent my campervan here

Language Learning Tools

Because connecting in the local language always makes the experience richer

Remote Work & Productivity Tools

These help me stay organised, on task, and grounded while moving around

preply

Learn faster, with your best language tutor, take private online lessons with a flexible schedule

Use my link for 70% off!

Preply

Notion

My brain in a digital space: notes, projects, planner, all-in-one.

Conscious Living Favorites

These help me stay organised, on task, and grounded while moving around

too good to go

Whether I’m in Lisbon or Zürich , I always try to check the local market by supporting food waste stop

Too Good To Go App

depop app

Secondhand and thrift ,even when 'your are travelling, could save you some money.

MyDepop Shop

Finance Tools

When it comes to managing money while traveling or working remotely, I use both Wise and Revolut — each has its strengths depending on the currency and region.

Why both?
Revolut keeps my everyday banking simple, while Wise helps me save on exchange rates and send money globally. Having both gives me flexibility and better control over my travel finances.

Revolut

My Go-To for Europe

Revolut is my go-to for low-fee deposits (a €100 deposit costs me just €1.50 compared to €3.59 with Wiser), easy EUR payments across nearby countries, and seamless daily spending. It’s also a great way to earn miles through regular card use.

Join Revolut

Wise

Best for Global Transfers

Wise supports over 40 currencies, including BRL, making it perfect for international payments with great exchange rates. It was my lifeline during three months of travel through South America

Try Wise with my invite

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