Hello, what are some of the items you cannot live without as well as those that are essential to having a pleasant digital nomad experience.
Thank you :)
Hello, what are some of the items you cannot live without as well as those that are essential to having a pleasant digital nomad experience.
Thank you :)
all-in-one plug adaptor. Used to have different ones for US, UK and EU plugs till I found the “all-in-one” kind. Lifesaver
waterproof backpack- I travel with a carry-on only, so a durable waterproof backpack was a must
multiple bank cards- I’m unlucky when it comes to ATMs. Had my cards swallowed a few times last week in Vietnam, so I always make sure to have at least 2 per account.
Are we counting apps too?
WifiMap- to find spots with fast internet in local cafes/restaurants/hotels/wherever in different parts of the world
Revolut- used to have a “travel-oriented” card with my local bank back home. Still was overcharged between 8-12% per transaction outside the EU. Switched to Revolut and can’t recommend it enough- fantastic support (chargeback claims on debit cards sorted in 2 days!) and low fees
Dragonpass/priority pass/lounge access- this is a real blessing if you’re at an airport at least once a month.
Had no idea wifi map existed, this is sooooo cool! Thanks for sharing this!!!
Do banks issue multiple cards per account?
In Poland where my bank is, yes :)
hows Vietnam nowadays? i went in 2017, was my favourite place so far ! would love to go back.
Da Nang city has now become a great place for Digital Nomal
Amazing! Second-favorite place for me after Thailand
Cannot recommend Revolut enough. I know they have kinda shitty customer service but I use the metal plan and the ability to hold multiple currencies is great.
Wise since Revolut doesn’t serve people from my country
Yup, that works too.
Sorry to hear about the discrimination.
If you have Schwab, they fedex my replacement debit card to me while I was in South America
Great calls
Does WifiMap let you find the download/upload speed of places?
Yep!
Oh interesting you have to tap into the individual item to see the wifi then right? I see the wifi health bar but not sure what that indicates
Priority pass changed my flight experience so much in a good way. It is a luxurious thing, but it makes it so much better. Before I would have to pick between stress of missing my flight, or not being able to work. With priority pass I just leave 3.5 hours in advance, travel to the airport no stress and then plop down in a lounge and work while eating and drinking something. That is +/- 1.5 to 2.5 hours every flight I can just be productive while having to ‘wait’.
In-flight wifi is also on my list, long haul I never travel without anymore. If I am sitting in a metal tube for 10 hours, I might as well take 8 of those hours and be productive while I am flying. The 30 euro for wifi is a no brainer then.
Once you add up the meals, coffees, and free internet access Priority Pass looks more like a good investment than a luxury. I’m kicking myself for the years I traveled without it.
Some credit cards offer it.
Totally agree! We have the Chase Reserve card with priority pass. We don’t use the lounges all that much, but we use the priority pass for the food credit of $80 for you and a guest. We travel with our 2 kids so they are each our guest, and get we get a total of $160 in food when traveling to or from most airports. It’s awesome! Along with the $300 travel credit each year the card pays for itself many times over for us.
We have T mobile Magenta Max phone plan which comes with free in flight wifi which is also a great perk if you travel a lot!
I have a Satechi 160 w power bank. One figure eight C8 cord in and 4 USBC ports out. The most powerful port runs 100 w which is enough to run my laptop. I have US, EU and UK cords but if I need another one the figure eight standard makes it easy & cheap to get.