Travel Cheat Codes
Solo travel can feel overwhelming. Here’s everything I actually use to travel smarter, cheaper and with fewer surprises.
📮 Postcard Club
Want a real postcard sent from wherever I am in the world? Join the club!
Send Me a Postcard Request →Before You Book Anything
Do I Need a Visa?
Visa requirements change frequently — these tools give a good starting point, but always confirm with the official embassy or government website before booking.
⚠️ Always check the official embassy website of your destination country.
Stay Connected
eSIMs & Mobile Data
Skip roaming charges. Activate before you fly and have data the moment you land.
Where to Sleep
Accommodation
Where I search for hostels, hotels and apartments.
Things to Do
Activities & Experiences
Book skip-the-line tickets and tours in advance. Especially in summer — things sell out weeks ahead.
Find Cheap Flights
Flights
How I find the cheapest flights. Use “Everywhere” to find the cheapest destination — this is how I planned my Europe trip.
Getting Around
Transport
Trains, buses and ferries — how I get around without overpaying.
On the Road
Transfers & Car Rentals
Travel with Others
Group Tours
Great way to meet people when travelling solo — you arrive alone and leave with friends.
Stay Safe
Travel Insurance
I learned the hard way that travel insurance is not optional. My appendix burst during a two-month solo trip. Get it before you go.
Pack Smart
Travel Gear I Use
Where I’ve Been
My Travel Guides
Honest guides from someone who’s actually been there — alone. Fast facts or full story — you choose.