Travel planning
Travel tools I use
Cards, connectivity and booking tools that have a practical place in my trips. Read the linked guides and check current terms before choosing a product.
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Skyscanner
A useful starting point for comparing multi-city routes across a trip with several stops.
I secure the long-haul flights first, then book local flights around the confirmed dates. For separately booked flights, I prefer a night between them and check baggage and connection terms carefully.
Airalo eSIM
Mobile data ready on arrival for maps, messages and transfers.
I use Airalo eSIMs to have mobile data ready before landing, particularly on multi-country trips where buying a separate local SIM at each stop would be inconvenient.
American Express Business Platinum
Membership Rewards, travel credits, lounge access, hotel status and premium travel benefits for business spending.
British Airways American Express Premium Plus
Avios earning and a Companion Voucher for eligible redemptions.
Capital on Tap Business Card
Visa acceptance, no FX fee, Avios/Virgin/Radisson transfers and Pro travel benefits.
IHG One Rewards x Revolut
IHG points and status combined with Revolut foreign-currency spending – useful overseas even when the purchase is not at an IHG hotel.
CruiseDirect
Compare current cruise fares and itineraries after reading the sailing reviews.
Travel gear I actually use
The cabin bag, packing cubes, Samsung suitcase trackers, chargers and other kit that repeatedly comes with us on real trips.
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