Travel Resources
Even I get by with a little bit of help . . .
Travel planning can feel like a daunting task. You have to look at various aspects of travel like getting affordable flights, reliable accommodations, pick travel-friendly products to record memories and stay connected. You also have think about damage control if things go wrong (and they will). Prevention is better than cure, mis amigos.
And life happens whether we travel or not. It just makes sense to make it easier for yourself by cutting the crap.
I also love carrying my personality and never leave without my Bullet Journal. If you want to try Bullet Journaling for yourself, I’ve added are some of the best options I could find.
Or if you are curious exactly what I use to keep this blog sailing smooth, well, you have it.
I’ve picked these out from an ocean of options and personally use and trust them just to save you (and me) the trouble of decision fatigue. And have the convenience of finding everything in one place.
cheap flights
If I have to look for cheap properties, I always make sure to have a look at Agoda. Can’t really leave a great deal behind now, right?
Travelling on a Budget is challenging. But finding cheap flights won’t be anymore. I browse Dollar Flight Club regularly to find deals for places I’m planning to go. They send email alerts every time there’s a deal that can’t be ignored. And now with their new premium+ service, they are making travelling business and first class within your grasp. Use code DFCbusiness50 to get 50% off the membership. Even one flight booked will pay itself off many times over.
Booking Accommodation
Momondo is one of the most reliable search engine for finding flights. And you find them at quite the deal sometimes. Book your next flight using Momondo.
Every time I spontaneously decide to go to a place, I look for property options in the place while on a bus to the said place. They have great deals and most of the properties have free cancellation. If you want to book a property for visa purposes, it’s a great choice as you have the freedom to change your plans last minute.
staying connected
Travel Wifi provides Wi-Fi in over 100+ countries. This is a supplement if most of your work is online and need to find internet in the most obscure of places. And you don’t have to worry about staying connected with your loved ones no matter where in the world you are.
You need a reliable VPN if you plan to work online or are travelling and want access to services not available in a particular region. For its simplicity TunnelBear in my pick.
travel insurance
SafetyWing provides Travel Medical Insurance at a very affordable price: $37/4 weeks. A great option to stay insured if you’re on a budget but still want something to fall back on when things just don’t seem to go right while vagabonding.
World Nomads can get a bit expensive, but if you work remotely and carry around a lot of Electronic Gear, you want to make sure it’s covered as well. A perfect companion for the Digital Nomad Lifestyle and Adrenaline Junkies.
blogging essentials
Professional blogging requires dedicated web-hosting. Think of this as your space that you own and can build anything on. I have hosted with Rovity for over a year now and my website has rarely run into issues since. When it does, I take the opportunity to trouble them for the smallest of my queries, which they resolve patiently. Their shared web-hosting plans are extremely economical and beginner friendly at less than a dollar.
Elementor is the theme builder I’ve used in the past, and a personal favourite of mine. Its simplicity is something I fell in love with and the powerful ability to customise every aspect of my blog the way I want it. Investing in buying their pro version is worth every penny.
Divi is what this website is built on and one of the best premium WordPress themes in the market. And it’s not just a theme but a theme builder. That means you can customise every aspect of the theme. With their drag-and-drop builder, it is easier than ever for non-coders to create responsive pixel-perfect websites in a fraction of the time.
I tried a lot of products to speed up my site and this WordPress Caching plugin has worked the best till now!
True to it’s name, it’s one of the best places to get cheap domains. And what’s more they add tools like privacy protection for free.
A reliable Email Marketing service is a must if you want to start any business or blog. ConvertKit is made specifically for Creators like you and me to connect to their Audience more intimately and reach them directly.
No Matter what your needs are to design your website or just tools for digital content – You’ll find your answers here. From themes, code to graphic elements, this is your one-stop solution.
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podcasting
Your podcast episodes are recommended to be hosted separately from your website/blog. Blubrry is a great place to host your files for uninterupped listening experience. You also get detailed stats for your podcast. Which is Awesome! Use promo code prerana at checkout for 1 free month of hosting and stats.
productivity
Freedom gives you time. The reason why I’m so productive is because of this tool right here. Freedom to blocks online distractions, apps that I would otherwise spend endlessly scrolling or streaming. When it’s work time, it’s actually “work time”.
bullet journaling
MatrikaS Dot Grid Journals - INDIA
As an Indian BuJoist, it’s hard to find Bullet Journals’ of great-quality. I bought my very first Bullet Journal from MatrikaS and I’m on my 3rd one now!
Staedtler Highlighters
Everyone needs a bit of colour in their BuJo and these pretty much satisfy my colour hungry eyes.
Tombow Fudenosuke Brush Pens
Want to start learning Brush Calligraphy? After being incompatible with a lot of Brush Pens, I found these two extremely beginner-friendly. They’re quite a favourite now. No wonder most of my spreads are Black & White.
learning
Wondering how I went from having never thought about calligraphy to hand-letter with confidence? I use skillshare for learning the things I’m really passionate about. Get 1 month of unlimited access to premium free. Happy learning!
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books
I love listening to books. Don’t you? With all the gibberish we have to listen t on the daily, I like to fill my commute time with a book or two. Audible is my go-to place for Audio Books and I was overwhelmed my their collection!
sustainable living
Suckin Steel Straws
Having these straws has make it easy for me to say no every time anyone offers me single-use plastic straws. No more excuses.
Copper Water Bottle - 1 Litre
Ditch the need to buy single-use packaged water bottles by keeping a refillable copper one handy. Copper is also known for its purification properties.
Boondh Menstrual Cup
Being a woman of travel is hard. Using a menstrual cup has practically revolutionalised the way I travel and live. I have one less thing to worry about for what would be a few days every month almost my whole adult life. I found Boondh to be really fulfill my needs.
Soapworks Shampoo Bar
I was tired of buying plastic bottled liquid shampoo with toxins. Join me in an environmental approach to hair cleansing.
Soapworks Conditioner Bar
You can get smooth and heathly hair without the use of liquid conditioners in plastic bottles. Plus these last 80+ washes.
Soapworks Vegan Lip Balm
I’ve always had chapped lips. Using this makes me and the environment feel good.
Purganics Bamboo Toothbrush
When you have eco-friendly bamboo toothbrushes, why even think about the horrible plastic ones?
Bare Necessities Cutlery-To-Go
Since airlines don’t allow Steel Cutlety but I had a need to reduce and refuse the usage of plastic ones. This was a no brainer. Bonus: It looks super pretty and sturdy!
Bare Necessities Small Peppermint Party Toothpaste
Not going to lie. I tried, tried, tried again to find out plastic tube toothpaste alternative. I’ve finally found something that quite works! Ditch the basic toothpaste now, and adopt this!
Soapworks Natural Deodorant
Matcha Green Tea is so vibrant and fragrant. This natural deodorant keeps feeling fresh even on those days I decide to out in the blistering sun.
Lifestraw Personal Water Purifier
I don’t have to ever worry about not finding drinking water, since I carry my own portable water filter. This lifestraw steel is a favourite since it doesn’t use plastic.
Soapworks Vegan Sunscreen Lotion Bar
Girl doesn’t have to worry about getting sunburnt or using chemically-rich cream that comes in a plastic tube.