cash is king!

Always have cash in the countries currency to hand. Many shops/vendors still do not take card and in countries like Thailand can help with any run ins with authorities when it comes to any parking fines!

Sim cards

Get a SIM card whatever you do. Either an e-sim or a local physical one. Even if you prefer ‘being offline’ you never know when you may need some help online!

Google translate app

A saviour! This is so good for translating menu’s or pieces of text when using their photo feature. Or if trying to converse with locals it’s handy for small phrases.

Taxi apps

You can’t always trust local cabs, so to be save download Apps like Uber, grab & Bolt to make sure you’re travelling securely.