Before you go
Travel essentials
These guides cover the practical decisions most travellers leave too late, the things that are easy to sort in advance and harder to fix once you're already there.
All essentials
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Insurance
Travel insurance
What standard policies cover and what they don't. How to read the fine print before you buy, what active travel exclusions mean in practice, and which situations require specialist cover. The guide to buying insurance that actually works when you need it.
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Connectivity
eSIM for travel
Why an eSIM is almost always better than a local SIM or roaming. How to activate one before you board, which providers work reliably in Asia, Europe and the Americas, and what to do when you need data in multiple countries on the same trip.
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Packing
Packing list generator
Build a personalised packing list in seconds, tailored to your destination, climate, trip type and activities. Includes quantity suggestions, weight estimate and a pre-trip task checklist.
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Money
Money and cards
The cards worth carrying, how to avoid unnecessary fees, when cash still matters and when it doesn't, and how to handle currency exchange without getting burned. Covers Europe, Asia and the Americas.