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My Favorite Digital Tools

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These are the digital tools I rely on every day while traveling and working online. From protecting my privacy to staying connected, these are services I personally use and trust to make life on the road easier. I hope they help make your travels a l...

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Digital Tools I Use Every Day

 
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I use this VPN to stay secure on public Wi-Fi. It's user-friendly and easy to use. I also sometimes find better flight and hotel prices by checking from different locations, since it offers a wide selection of server locations around the world.
Surfshark
 
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I use this inexpensive service to keep a consistent phone number for banking, online accounts, and verification codes. It's simple to set up and maintain, and I've had excellent experiences with customer service whenever I've had a question.
Tossable Digits
 
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OANDA has been my go-to currency converter for years. I like being able to view exchange rates for a specific day, compare historical trends, and see easy-to-read charts. It’s an excellent resource when planning a trip or tracking currency fluctuatio...
Currency Converter | Foreign Exchange Rates
 
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WhatsApp is one of the most useful apps I use while traveling. I rely on it to communicate with hotels, businesses, and even medical and dental offices in many countries. It’s also a great way to make free calls and send messages over Wi-Fi to family...
WhatsApp
 
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Google Maps is one of my most-used travel tools. I use it to find hotels, restaurants, attractions, and directions. I appreciate being able to read reviews, view photos, and plan my route before heading out.
Google Maps
 
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Google Translate is an invaluable tool whenever I’m traveling somewhere that I don’t speak the language. I use it to communicate, translate signs and menus, and even translate text instantly using my phone’s camera. It’s one of the first apps I reach...
Google Translate
 
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I use Unstoppable Domains to purchase and manage digital domains. I like the wide selection of unique domain names and that many are available without annual renewal fees. It’s an easy way to secure a name for your online presence and keep control of...
Unstoppable Domains
 
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I use MailerLite to manage my email list, create newsletters, and set up automated emails. I like that it’s user-friendly and gives me the tools I need to stay connected with my audience without making email marketing overly complicated.
MailerLite
 
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I use Canva to create graphics for content. It’s easy to use and has a huge selection of templates and design tools, making it one of my go-to resources for creating professional-looking content quickly.
Canva
 
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I’ve used WordPress for years to create and manage my travel blog and website. It’s a versatile platform that can be used for anything from a simple blog to a full website, with plenty of options to customize and expand as your site grows.
WordPress.com
 
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I love learning languages and already speak Spanish and French. Right now, I’m using Duolingo to practice my Vietnamese skills while traveling in Vietnam. I like the short, interactive lessons because they make it easy to practice a little every day ...
Duolingo
 
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I use Spotify for music playlists, but one of my favorite features is being able to download them for offline listening. I also have a rain sounds album that I use at night to help me sleep and block out noise, which comes in especially handy when I’...
Spotify