TRAVEL RESOURCES
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Over the years we have tried and tested many products. Below is a list of the companies, services, gear, accessories, websites and more that we have personally used to help make our travel and life more organized, safe, fun, and rewarding. We will continue to add to this page as we find new and exciting products that we believe can help elevate our and YOUR experiences.
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Accommodation
Love pets? Willing to water plants? Register with Trusted Housesitters and search for housesitting opportunities all over the world. FREE accommodation in exchange for pet sitting! This is a great way to see the world while keeping more of your money for exploring.
Ever thought about volunteering on an organic farm in Australia in exchange for FREE meals and accommodation? Use this link to learn how to land your first WWOOFing Australia experience. Many farms are family-friendly. Make new friends and learn new skills while you travel! WWOOFing = World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms.
HotelsCombined comes with a guarantee – they will help you find the best hotel deals from around the world. If you find the same hotel on another site cheaper, they will refund the difference. Their site is easy to navigate and will search for the best deals on hotels.com, booking.com, agoda and Expedia! Pretty cool and saves you a bunch of time… and money!
Airbnb is a great way to experience different types of accommodation, especially for families because you can get more space for less money than your typical hotel stay. Click here to read about the pros and cons of vacation rentals vs hotels.
Transportation
Bookaway is a must-use transportation site for trains, buses, and ferry rides. Bookaway finds the best routes at the best prices!
Travel Accessories and Gear
GoPro Hero 7 Black Action Camera + Extra USA Battery + Sandisk 32GB MicroSDHC U3 and Free Polaroid 16GB MicroSD Memory Card. We also added the accessory package which was another great deal at only $22! Here is an example of footage we took using our GoPro.
The ISteady Mobile Gimbal is a must for those video creators out there! From fast-moving action, like sports, to vlogs and interviews, to documentaries and independent features, the hohem’s design sophistication and convertibility make it a unique production tool.
Super Long Extendable Bluetooth Selfie Stick with Wireless Remote and Tripod for iPhone Xs/XR/X/iPhone 8/8 Plus/Galaxy S9/S9 Plus/Note 8/S8/S8 Plus/More(White). We take this item everywhere we go!
Packing cubes make it really easy to truly organize your clothes and belongings which translates to less stress and happier travelers. Every family should consider adding packing cubes to their travel accessories! Click here to read a full review.
As residents of Texas for nearly 20 years, we have been through our fair share of slides/sandals, and for whatever reason we have never been completely satisfied… until we found Oofos! They are crazy comfortable and great for the health of your feet. Use our link to get a 10% discount! Click here to read a full review.
Affordable, stylish, practical, virtually indestructible, and most importantly, they provide an extra layer of peace of mind. Our daughter loves her Road iD and wears it 24/7. Click here to read a full review.
Wireless, waterproof, adjustable, lightweight, and eight hours of battery life! These are just a few of the reasons why I love my SENSO Bluetooth Headphones. Click here to read a full review.
Our go-to diaper bag and travel bag since 2015, the DadGear backpack is not exceptionally flashy, but its functionality is stellar. It’s a terrific bag for moms and dads! Click here to read a full review.
The CARES Harness is an FAA-approved child restraint system that is designed for children age one and older who weigh between 22 and 44 pounds. It slips over the back of any airplane seat, (behind your neighbor’s closed tray table), and provides a four-point harness to keep those little bodies safe and secure throughout a flight. Click here to read a full review.
These carriers are easy to put on and adjust, plus they are really comfortable for both parent and child. Some come with a removable hoods which is great for naps on-the-go. There are pockets on the waistband which is helpful for storing your ID, a credit card, and some cash. The standard carrier can be worn in front or on your back.
We traveled around New Zealand for a month with our Osprey Child Carrier. Our daughter loved to call it the Camel! Even though she has aged out of the ‘Camel’, she still asks about it. We have since used it for local hikes in our hometown with our younger son.
We love our sand-free beach towel from Tesalate. Sand-free towels are all the craze these days and come in many different eye-catching, colorful designs. Absorbent, beautiful, versatile, and machine washable are just some of the reasons why our sand-free towel makes our list of Top Picks. With so many to choose from, here is a link to a home page offering different brands, colors and styles.
Travel Insurance
Safetywing offers travel and medical incident insurance, specifically for digital nomads. Check out how affordable their plans are!
World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance for international or domestic travel. Buy and claim from anywhere in the world. To learn more about World Nomads and to read about our experience, we invite you to click here. Or head straight to their site to get started!
60,000+ bonus miles just for signing up! Perks: $200 Uber credit, $200 airline credit, Global Entry and TSA Pre, $100 credit to SAKS, airport lounge access, 5X points on flights, hotel benefits, car rental coverage, travel and purchase protection, and much, much more! This card pays for itself with all of the amazing benefits. You can see why we love this card!
Resources for Content Creators
How many photos are sitting on your mobile device, cloud storage, or hard drive? Thousands? Tens of thousands? While capturing moments in photos and videos has certainly become infinitely easier in recent years, it’s also become easier to leave our growing collections of digital files stored on a cloud. Click here to learn 6 easy ways to document your family travels. 🙂
Safetywing offers travel and medical incident insurance, specifically for digital nomads. Check out how affordable their plans are!
If you are thinking about starting or already have a YouTube Channel, you might be interested in Epidemic Sound for your music and sound effects. With literally thousands of quality, royalty-free songs and instrumental sounds to choose from, it really is a one-stop shop for your music needs! Sign up now to enjoy a 30 day FREE trial!
If you are thinking about starting a blog of ANY kind, this is a great resource. These detailed yet affordable blogging courses take you through the entire process of becoming a successful blogger. We highly recommended Superstar Blogging.
Excellent customer service. I particularly enjoy the live chat function when I have issues. Why HostGator? A ton of website hosting options, 99.9% uptime guarantee, free SSL certificate and easy WordPress installs for as little as $2.95 per year AND a free domain for a year.
Use Fiverr to get help with: designing a logo, a website, web pages, book designs, content writing, video and animation, editing, social media support, and much, much more. We use Fiverr and we love it!
Canva is a FREE online design tool. Join Canva with our link and get rewards! If you ever need to create a graphic, poster, invitation, logo, presentation, or anything that looks sharp, give Canva a try.
I met the owner of Culturalbility in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in 2020. He took the time to help improve and develop the functionality and design of our website and has the heart of a teacher. If you’re looking for help to develop your website, contact the team at Culturalbility.
Are you wanting to grow your YouTube Channel? If so, you need to check out Tubesecrets!
With implementation of their proven content strategy and optimization, your videos will start getting organic views, likes, comments and subscribers, which will lead to an exponential growth of your channel. Contact them now for a free review of your channel!
If you are interested in living the digital nomad lifestyle, then we encourage you to attend at least one Nomad Summit. These conferences are unbelievable learning and networking experiences. Use referral code PUDDLES to get a 10% discount.
Our first ever podcast interview was with Eric of the Nomad On Fire podcast. Eric interviews guests about their journey to financial independence and their nomadic lifestyle. You can listen to our interview here.
Other Useful Travel Resources
We have compiled an extensive list of gifts for kids that love to travel or have travel plans in their future. Gift ideas such as scratch off maps, light up globes, binoculars, underwater cameras, games for the airplane, light weight books, passport covers, puzzles, monthly subscriptions, headlamps and much more. Click here to visit our Travel Gifts For Kids page.
We often get asked how we entertain our kids on long haul flights. Well, look not further. Click here for 10 Airplane Activities for Toddlers.
We love Journi photo books. Easily record your adventures as beautiful timelines with photos, notes, maps, and more. Turn them into beautiful photo books in seconds, and have them delivered to your door!
Yet another one-stop site for booking accommodation and excursions, TripAdvisor also organizes countless traveler reviews about virtually any destination, restaurant, tourist attraction, and more, making it a valuable resource for planning every part of your trips.
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