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This curated collection of my favorite tools and tips will help you travel smarter and more intentionally — from booking flights with points to finding boutique stays and unforgettable food experiences. Everything here is designed to make planning easier, so you can focus on the good stuff.

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Travel Planning

Find flights, accommodations, and transport options to simplify your journey.

Points & Miles

My Favorite Travel Credit Cards: Credit card rewards have completely transformed how I travel. These are the cards I recommend if you want to earn points faster

Free Beginner’s Guide to Using Points: New to points and miles? This free guide walks you through how to earn and redeem points strategically—without spending extra.

Seats.aero: My go-to tool for finding award seat availability

Points & Miles Coaching: Want a custom strategy? I’ll help you turn your everyday spending into business class flights with a tailored plan for earning and booking smarter.

Accommodation

Booking.com: My go-to platform for finding boutique and locally owned hotels with flexible cancellation and helpful reviews.

Tour Providers

GetYourGuide: Book vetted tours, skip-the-line tickets, and unique experiences in destinations around the world

Viator: A wide range of tours, from walking guides to full-day excursions—great for planning in advance

Secret Food Tours: Small-group food tours in cities across the globe, led by locals who know their stuff

Culinary Backstreets: Deep-dive food tours that go beyond touristy bites to explore culture through cuisine

Transportation

Omio: Compare and book trains, buses, and flights across Europe in one simple search

Ferryhopper: The easiest way to book ferries with real-time schedules and mobile tickets

Discover cars: Compare rental car prices from global and local providers with free cancellation

Smart Travel Tools

My go-to apps and tools for smooth, stress-free travel.

Google Maps: I always download offline maps before a trip and use the “Saved” feature to mark restaurants, hotels, and points of interest. It makes navigating on the ground so much easier

Google Translate: Incredibly handy in so many situations. Pro tip: the camera feature is a game-changer for translating menus, signs, and product labels in real time

Pimsleur: – My favorite language learning app. It’s audio-based, so it’s easy to practice on walks or while commuting. My husband used it for our Japan trip and retained a surprising amount of Japanese

Yesim: A great option for staying connected without swapping SIM cards. Yesim offers eSIM data plans you can activate digitally in most countries — ideal for checking maps, making reservations, and staying online with ease.

WhatsApp: My go-to for messaging hotels, local drivers, and tour guides. It’s widely used around the world and often the fastest way to get in touch, especially in places where texting or calling might not work.

iPhone Calculator (Currency Converter): If you’re using an iPhone with iOS 17 or later, the Calculator app now has a built-in unit and currency converter. Just type in the amount, tap it, and choose your conversion — no separate app needed. A quick, seamless way to check prices while you’re on the go.

Packing Essentials

Pack smart with my favorite travel gear

minaal 3.0 carry on bag travel
  • Packing Cubes: Stay organized and save space by separating outfits and essentials
  • Power Bank: A must for long travel days. Keep your phone, headphones, and other devices charged wherever you are
  • Universal Travel Adapter: One adapter, all the plugs. Works across most countries so you’re never caught without power
  • Airfly: A Bluetooth transmitter that lets you connect your AirPods (or any wireless headphones) to in-flight entertainment systems
  • Bose QuietComfort Headphones: Noise-canceling and super comfortable — perfect for flights, trains, and tuning out airport chaos
  • Reusable Water Bottle: Stay hydrated without relying on single-use plastic. I always bring one that’s lightweight and leak-proof

Curated travel for the intentional explorer. Discover boutique stays, unforgettable food and wine, and elevated adventures—all in one trusted place.

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