Freedom Through Travel

Travel is one of the most enriching things a person can do. It challenges your comfort zone, expands your perspective, and connects you with people and cultures you’d never meet otherwise. It helps you see the world as it actually is — not just how you were told it is. Travel has the power to reset your life and show you what actually matters.

Travel Websites & Apps I Actually Use

Flight & Route Planning

• Priceline – Flights and hotels. I use it when flexible on dates or destination.
  🌍 Worldwide
• Rome2Rio – One of my favorites for seeing how to get from anywhere to anywhere by bus, train, ferry, or flight.
  🌍 Worldwide

Local Transportation

• inDrive – A name-your-price rideshare app where you negotiate the fare directly with drivers. Surprisingly useful in places where Uber doesn’t dominate.
  🌍 Available in 48+ countries across Latin America, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and more
• Bolt – Affordable rideshare alternative to Uber. Africa, Asia, Europe, Mexico, New Zealand, Paraguay.
  🌍 Active in 45+ countries and 500+ cities globally
• Xanh SM – Vietnam’s all-electric taxi service. Quiet, clean, and easy to use.
  🇻🇳 Vietnam only
• Grab – Southeast Asia’s super app for rides, food delivery, and more.
  🌏 Active in countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines
• 12Go Asia – ATrains, Buses, Ferries, Transfers, Flights – Across Asia & Beyond
• RedBus – Easy and reliable way to book bus tickets across India, Asia and South America. It cuts out confusion at local stations and helps you book ahead without stress.
  🌏 Available in India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Peru, and Colombia
• Giant Ibis – Cambodia’s most trusted long-distance bus company, with service to Vietnam as well. Clean buses, safe drivers, and smoother border crossings.
  🇰🇭 🇻🇳 Operates in Cambodia and Vietnam

Hotels and Guesthouses

• Booking.com – My usual go-to for hotels and guesthouses, especially when arriving in a new country.
  🌍 Worldwide
• Hotels.com – I use it to compare prices and sometimes for loyalty rewards.
  🌍 Worldwide
• Airbnb – Still great for long-term stays and finding homestays in smaller towns.
  🌍 Worldwide
• Agoda – Great for Southeast Asia, especially for cheap hostels and local guesthouses.
  🌏 Strongest in Asia

Travel Essentials

• Google Translate App – Must have! Works offline, can translate signs with your camera, and helps with conversations.
• Wise App – I use this to move money internationally and avoid insane bank fees. Fast and fair exchange rates.
• LINE App – Especially useful in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. Many locals use this instead of WhatsApp.
• WhatsApp – Still the global go-to for texting, calling, and sharing locations abroad.
• Facebook Groups – I use city-specific groups to find homestays, roommates, coworking spaces, and meetups. Always worth checking

Digital Nomad Resources

A digital nomad is someone who works remotely while traveling or living in different locations around the world. They typically earn income online through jobs, freelancing, or entrepreneurship, allowing them to live outside traditional office structures. The lifestyle is built on flexibility, mobility, and the freedom to choose where and how to live.

• Reborn Abroad – Employment, Visa guides and relocation strategies for expats. In-depth info on digital nomad visas, freelance permits, and how to stay abroad legally. I also like their YouTube Channel
• Nomad List – Find the best cities for remote work based on cost, internet speed, safety, and lifestyle. Great for comparing destinations before you commit.
• Freaking Nomads – Practical nomad tips, gear guides, and remote job leads. Includes a helpful newsletter and articles on visas, money, and tech for living abroad.
• Remote OK – A job board full of remote positions in tech, writing, marketing, and design. Updated daily and easy to filter by contract type or skill.
• SafetyWing – Insurance made for nomads — flexible, affordable coverage for health, travel, and remote work setups around the world.
• Expatistan – Cost of living comparison tool to help you budget realistically across cities worldwide. Simple interface with live price data.

Why I Like to Travel

Traveling is always an exciting adventure and that’s what I love about it. Things don’t always go right, but that’s part of the experience. It forces you to be present in the moment. It’s fun meeting new people, both locals and fellow travelers — and I enjoy learning about different cultures. For me, travel is freedom. It’s energy. It’s what life is supposed to feel like.

How to Travel (for Absolute Beginners)

If you’re brand new to travel, start with the basics: first, get your passport. From there, decide which countries you want to visit and look up their visa requirements. Once you know where you’re going and how long you can stay, book your flight, find a place to stay, and figure out how to get around. You don’t need a perfect plan — just a starting point and an open mind.

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