Travel Resources

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Over the years, we’ve discovered a variety of websites, programs, and products that have made our travels smoother, more enriching, and more enjoyable. From essential planning tools to gear we swear by, we’re sharing our favorite resources here in the hopes that they’ll enhance your adventures, too!

Air Travel

Google Flights: Any time we fly, Google Flights is our starting point when it comes to booking. Google offers a simple yet powerful flight search tool that helps users find, compare, and book flights. You can track flight prices, search for flexible dates, and filter searches based on a variety of flight preferences.

Thrifty Traveler Premium: Need some travel inspiration? Let flight deals be your guide! This subscription service provides instant email alerts for cheap domestic and international flight deals, including award flights and discounted business class fares. You can customize alerts based on your typical or preferred departure airports.

The Platinum Card by American Express: Don’t let the annual fee deter you. If you cash in on their endless list of credits, the card pays for itself! Plus, you earn 5x membership points on flight bookings, which can be used within American Express, or transferred to a variety of airline partners. This credit card also gets you 10 entries per year into Delta airport lounges, unlimited access to Escape lounges, and a Priority Pass membership (see below).

Priority Pass: Priority Pass is a global airport lounge membership providing access to 1,500+ lounges worldwide. Members enjoy amenities like Wi-Fi, food, and drinks, with different membership tiers offering varying levels of free visits. Tip: get a travel credit card that includes a Priority Pass membership!

Connectivity

NordVPN: Use your devices with peace of mind with NordVPN’s online privacy and security services. It encrypts internet traffic, hides IP addresses, and protects against cyber threats, ensuring secure browsing, streaming, and data protection worldwide. Bonus: watch all your favorite home-based programs while you’re abroad by connecting to a US server!

SIMO Solis Lite 4G LTE WiFi Mobile Hotspot: We’ve used our Solis all over the world! This bright little device is a 4G LTE global Wi-Fi hotspot, offering fast, secure internet in over 135 countries. It has great battery life and connects up to 10 devices. Flexible data plans are available based on your travel needs. This is a great alternative (or supplement) to an eSIM.

Airalo: Airalo is a global eSIM that provides mobile data in over 200 countries. You can purchase in country specific, regional, or global plans. Airalo allows you to customize your package based on your data needs and trip duration, and it’s easy to top up if you need additional data while you’re on the road. Use our referral code LIZ9868 to get $3.00 off your first purchase.

Helpful Apps

TripIt: If you’re anything like us, trip planning includes keeping track of a seemingly endless list of bookings. We love using the TripIt app to organize and consolidate trip details into a single itinerary. This is especially helpful when there are multiple groups in your party, so everyone knows what’s happening and when.

AllTrails: We use AllTrails all over the world to find and navigate hiking trails! In addition to their website, AllTrails has an app that you can download to make it easy to identify and follow trails on the go.

Google Translate: Any time we’re in a country where the native language isn’t English, we’re constantly using Google Translate for quick translations. It’s also incredibly help if you’re trying to have a conversation with someone who doesn’t speak the same language as you. Just type what you’d like to say, show them, and then let them reply, right in the app!

Adventure Travel Gear We Love

Every trip we take involves soft adventure, which means packing with a little more intentionality than typical travel. We look for lightweight, versatile items that don’t take up too much space in our bags.

Check out our list of favorite adventure travel essentials here: Essential Adventure Travel Gear: 10 Must-Haves for Your Next Trip.

Got questions about adventure travel gear? We’d love to hear from you! Send us a note.