◆ field manual · f/unctions · apr 2026
The apps
I actually
use.
Every app on a working nomad's phone. Not sponsored. Tested in real countries with real connections. Affiliate links marked ↗ where applicable.
- 01
Revolut
multi-currencyEU account from day one. Fees creep up on premium tiers — read the fine print carefully. Still the fastest way to hold EUR, GBP, and USD in one place without conversion theft.
◆ Worldwide
banking 3 months free Premium ↗ - 02
Wise
multi-currencyThe other half of the nomad banking setup. Better exchange rates than most banks, and a backup when Revolut's virtual card gets declined. Good to have both.
◆ Worldwide
banking - 03
ATM Fee Saver
fee-free ATMsCrowdsourced map of ATMs that don't charge withdrawal fees. Not always accurate, but better than guessing — especially in countries where every other ATM hits you with a $5 surcharge.
◆ Worldwide
banking - 04
Bitwarden
passwordsOpen-source, audited, and the free tier covers everything. No reason to pay for a closed-source alternative. Use a strong master password and a hardware key if you're serious.
◆ Worldwide
security open ↗ - 05
Authy
2FA codesTwo-factor authentication that syncs across devices. Losing a phone abroad with no 2FA backup is one of the worst nomad scenarios — Authy prevents that. Multi-device support is the killer feature.
◆ Worldwide
security - 06
ProtonVPN
free VPNThe free tier is genuinely usable — no time limits, no logs. Useful on public Wi-Fi in cafes and airports, and when a country blocks something you need. Paid plan is worth it if you also want streaming-friendly servers.
◆ Worldwide
security - 07
Brave
ad-free browserChromium under the hood so extensions work, but ads and trackers are gone by default. Noticeably faster on slow mobile data in countries with heavy ad-loading pages.
◆ Worldwide
browser open ↗ - 08
Mobimatter
eSIM marketplaceeSIM aggregator with combo plans that span multiple countries. Cheaper and less hassle than buying individual eSIMs at every border — one eSIM, full region.
◆ Worldwide
connectivity - 09
ChatGPT
AI assistantDefault AI for most people. Strong at general tasks, voice mode is genuinely useful for language practice in a country you're visiting.
◆ Worldwide
ai - 10
Claude
AI assistantBest long-context AI right now. Excellent for editing writing and reasoning through complex problems — the conversational style is closer to a thoughtful editor than a search engine.
◆ Worldwide
ai - 11
Google Gemini
AI assistantTightly integrated with Google services — Gmail, Docs, Drive. The advantage is that it can actually do things in your Google account, not just talk about them.
◆ Worldwide
ai - 12
Google Translate
translationGood enough for most languages and the translate-from-photo feature is the killer. Point at a menu, a sign, a medicine label — you get an instant overlay translation.
◆ Worldwide
utility - 13
Currency Converter
FX calculatorA dedicated currency converter beats Googling exchange rates every time. Works offline, remembers your last pair, and gives you the answer in two taps.
◆ Worldwide
utility - 14
Scan Boarding Pass
pass to walletSome airlines still send PDF boarding passes that don't save to Apple Wallet or Google Pay. This app scans the barcode and converts it into a wallet pass — the only way I can keep all boarding passes in one place.
◆ Worldwide
utility - 15
Mobile Passport Control
skip the lineFree US government app that lets you skip the customs line at major US airports. Fill in the declaration before you land, get a separate, much shorter queue.
◆ US
utility - 16
Google Maps
the baselineStill the most complete database of opening hours, reviews, and transit. Useless without a download. First thing I do in any new city: download the region offline.
◆ Worldwide
maps - 17
Mapy.cz
topo + trailsBetter than Google for anything outside of cities. Topographic layers, hiking trails, and contour lines that actually match the terrain. Also catches public bathrooms and water fountains Google misses.
◆ Worldwide
maps open ↗ - 18
KakaoMap
Korea mapsGoogle Maps is unusable in Korea. KakaoMap has more places, more reviews, and better public transport routing for the entire country. Non-negotiable if you're there.
◆ Korea
maps - 19
Naver Maps
Korea mapsThe other Korean map app. Sometimes has different listings than KakaoMap, occasionally better for public transport. Worth having both.
◆ Korea
maps - 20
Yandex Maps
Russian-speaking mapsThe local map for Russian-speaking countries — Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, parts of the Caucasus. Better coverage and reviews than Google in those regions.
◆ Russia · Belarus · Kazakhstan · Georgia · Armenia+3
maps - 21
Windy
wind + weatherAnimated wind and weather layers on a real map. Indispensable for anything outdoors — coastal travel, mountain passes, ferry crossings. Compare forecasts from multiple models including local ones.
◆ Worldwide
weather open ↗ - 22
Atlas Obscura
hidden placesThe antidote to TripAdvisor. Every listing is something weird, hidden, or genuinely interesting. I check it before every new city and always find at least one thing worth going to.
◆ Worldwide
discovery open ↗ - 23
TripAdvisor
tourist reviewsFilter the noise and it's still useful. The volume of reviews means consistent things rise to the top. Best for researching what to see in a city, not necessarily where to eat.
◆ Worldwide
discovery - 24
Michelin Guide
vetted restaurantsNot just for stars and expense accounts. The Bib Gourmand and 'Recommended' lists are full of local gems and budget picks. The most reliable restaurant filter in any major city.
◆ Worldwide
discovery - 25
AllTrails
hiking routesThe route database is massive and mostly accurate. The real value is recent photos and condition notes from other hikers. Free tier covers most use cases; Pro adds offline maps.
◆ Worldwide
outdoor open ↗ - 26
WhatsApp
global messagingNobody wants another app, but everyone already has it. Works reliably on bad connections, voice calls are solid over data, and it runs in the browser when your phone dies.
◆ Worldwide
communication - 27
Instagram
DM businessesSounds wrong, but in many countries small businesses respond faster on Instagram DMs than email. Restaurants, tour operators, freelancers — DM the account, get a reply within hours.
◆ Worldwide
communication - 28
Facebook
groups + eventsStill indispensable for one thing: groups. Local digital nomad groups, country expat groups, even small businesses with no website. Skip the feed; use it as a tool.
◆ Worldwide
social - 29
Line
messaging in AsiaThe WhatsApp of Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. Many restaurants use Line for ordering and reservations. Install before you go — you'll need it to contact businesses.
◆ Japan · Taiwan · Thailand · Indonesia
communication - 30
KakaoTalk
messaging in KoreaKorea's WhatsApp. If you're in Korea for more than a couple days, you'll need this — for restaurant orders, business contacts, even some queue systems route through it.
◆ Korea
communication - 31
Zalo
messaging in VietnamVietnam's default messenger. Every business has a Zalo account — restaurants, hotels, shops. Many won't pick up the phone but will reply on Zalo within minutes.
◆ Vietnam
communication - 32
Reddit
local adviceCountry and city subreddits are some of the best places to get local advice. r/digitalnomad has the broad scene, but the real value is in r/[country] threads from people actually living there.
◆ Worldwide
social - 33
Meetup
real-life eventsWhere to find actual in-person meetups in any city. Language exchanges, hiking groups, tech meetups, board game nights — most cities have a few solid recurring ones.
◆ Worldwide
social - 34
NomadHer
women-only nomadsWomen-only network for digital nomads. Useful for solo female travelers looking for company, advice, or just other women living the same lifestyle in the same cities.
◆ Worldwide
social - 35
Nomad Soulmates
nomad datingDating app specifically for digital nomads and remote workers. Solves the problem that regular dating apps don't filter for people who might leave in two weeks.
◆ Worldwide
social - 36
BFF
platonic friendsFrom the Bumble team — same swipe model, but for platonic friendships. Useful if you keep landing in cities without a network and don't want every connection to be romantic.
◆ Worldwide
social - 37
Goodreads
book trackingThe reading log every nomad I know uses. Track what you've read, what you want to read, and skim other people's reviews when you're trying to find your next book on a long bus ride.
◆ Worldwide
social - 38
Google Flights
flight searchThe fastest flight search on the internet. Skyscanner and Kiwi get mentioned more often, but Google Flights is consistently the best for price, speed, and the price trend graph.
◆ Worldwide
flights - 39
Skyscanner
flight searchCatches some budget airlines Google Flights misses, especially in Asia and Eastern Europe. Worth a quick check after you've narrowed down dates on Google Flights.
◆ Worldwide
flights - 40
Kiwi
multi-city + odd routesSpecializes in stitching together unusual itineraries — multi-city trips, mixing budget carriers, finding hidden city tricks. Best when you want to chain three or four cities in one ticket.
◆ Worldwide
flights - 41
Airbnb
monthly staysStill the best for monthly rentals — the monthly discount usually beats stitching together three weekly Booking.com stays. Quality is uneven; read recent reviews carefully.
◆ Worldwide
accommodation - 42
Booking.com
hotels + apartmentsLargest hotel inventory globally. The free cancellation policy on most listings is the killer feature — book early and adjust as plans firm up.
◆ Worldwide
accommodation - 43
Agoda
hotels in AsiaSame hotel inventory as Booking in most of Asia, often at a different price. Worth a check before you commit — sometimes 10-15% cheaper than Booking on the same room.
◆ Worldwide
accommodation - 44
Trivago
hotel comparisonMeta-search that aggregates Booking, Agoda, Expedia, and dozens of smaller sites. Useful when you want to make sure you're not missing a cheaper deal on a specific hotel.
◆ Worldwide
accommodation - 45
Expedia
bundled tripsWhere bundled flight+hotel deals occasionally make sense, especially for shorter trips to the Americas. Less useful for nomads, but worth a check on multi-leg travel.
◆ Worldwide
accommodation - 46
Uber
global ridesStill has the widest global footprint and competitive prices in most countries. First app to try in any new city — even where local alternatives are better, having Uber as backup is valuable.
◆ Worldwide
rides - 47
Bolt
rides in EuropeUsually cheaper than Uber in Europe and Africa. In some cities you can also use it for e-bikes and scooters. Reliable across the EU and increasingly common in Latin America.
◆ Estonia · Latvia · Lithuania · Poland · Germany+35
rides - 48
InDrive
negotiable ridesRiders propose a price; drivers accept or counter. Useful in markets where standard ride apps are overpriced. Common in Latin America, parts of Africa, and Eastern Europe.
◆ Mexico · Colombia · Peru · Brazil · Argentina+15
rides - 49
Grab
Southeast AsiaSoutheast Asia's super-app. Rides, food delivery, payments, parcels — all in one. Essential in Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines.
◆ Vietnam · Thailand · Singapore · Malaysia · Indonesia+3
rides - 50
Careem
Middle East super-appUber owns it now, but Careem still dominates the Middle East. Rides, food, deliveries, parcels — Dubai, Riyadh, Cairo all run on it. Sometimes cheaper than Uber in the same city.
◆ UAE · Saudi · Egypt · Pakistan · Jordan+7
rides - 51
Gojek
Indonesia super-appIndonesia's everything-app. Motorcycle rides (the way to move in Jakarta traffic), food, groceries, even massages. Pairs with GoPay for cashless payments.
◆ Indonesia · Vietnam · Singapore
rides - 52
Namma Yatri
rides in IndiaDriver-owned ride app started in Bangalore, now expanding. Lower commission to drivers means cheaper rides — and drivers actually pick up rather than canceling.
◆ India
rides - 53
OLA
rides in IndiaIndia's homegrown Uber competitor. Wide coverage across Indian cities and includes auto-rickshaws — the actual workhorse of Indian transport.
◆ India
rides - 54
GG Taxi
Vietnam taxisVietnamese ride app that competes with Grab. Sometimes cheaper, especially on shorter rides. Worth having as a backup.
◆ Vietnam
rides - 55
Speed Taxi Albania
Albania ridesThe cheapest taxi app in Albania. Pricing is clear, drivers know the cities, and you avoid the inflated fares of flagging from the street.
◆ Albania
rides - 56
Taxi Mai Linh
Vietnam taxisMai Linh is Vietnam's biggest traditional taxi company — the green cabs you see everywhere. Their app books a metered ride directly, bypassing street negotiation.
◆ Vietnam
rides - 57
Yandex Go
Russia + CaucasusThe dominant ride app across Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Armenia. Includes food delivery and taxis. Rebranded as Yango outside the former Soviet sphere.
◆ Russia · Belarus · Kazakhstan · Georgia · Armenia+2
rides - 58
Yango
Yandex rebrandRebrand of Yandex Go for Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Latin America. Same tech, different name. Common in countries where Yandex branding wouldn't fly.
◆ UAE · Saudi · Israel · Senegal · Ivory Coast+5
rides - 59
BE
Vietnam super-appVietnam's homegrown super-app. Rides, food delivery, even some flight bookings. Often beats Grab on price for short rides in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi.
◆ Vietnam
rides - 60
PassApp
Cambodia ridesCambodia's main ride and delivery app. Tuk-tuks, motorbikes, cars — all in one. Way more reliable than negotiating at the curb in Phnom Penh.
◆ Cambodia
rides - 61
BlaBlaCar
ride share + busEurope's best ride-share app — split a car ride between cities with a verified driver. Often cheaper than the bus, and door-to-door is negotiable with the driver. Now includes a bus network too.
◆ France · Spain · Italy · Portugal · Germany+16
transit - 62
FlixBus
buses + trainsMassive bus network across Europe and the US, with growing train operations in some countries. Negative reviews abound, but in practice it's reliable most of the time and consistently cheap.
◆ Germany · France · Italy · Spain · Portugal+19
transit - 63
RegioJet
CZ/SK buses + trainsPrivate rail and bus operator in Czechia and Slovakia, with routes into Austria, Germany, and Ukraine. Often cheaper than state rail with better seats. Free coffee on most trains.
◆ Czechia · Slovakia · Austria · Germany · Poland+2
transit - 64
Trainline
European trainsSearch and book trains across European operators in one app. Sometimes more expensive than national rail sites, but the convenience of one ticket across operators is worth it.
◆ UK · France · Spain · Italy · Germany+4
transit - 65
Direct Ferries
ferries worldwideCompare and book ferry routes globally. Useful for Greece, Italy, Scandinavia, Indonesia, Croatia — anywhere ferries are a real travel option, this site has the timetables.
◆ Worldwide
transit - 66
12Go
SE Asia transitThe aggregator for buses, trains, ferries, and minivans across Southeast Asia. Great for checking routes and times; less great for actually booking — go to the operator directly when you can.
◆ Thailand · Vietnam · Cambodia · Laos · Myanmar+8
transit - 67
RedBus
Asian busesThe biggest bus aggregator in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and a few other Asian markets. Real ratings, photos of the buses, and seat selection — useful when bus quality varies wildly.
◆ India · Indonesia · Singapore · Malaysia · Peru+1
transit - 68
Vexere
Vietnam busesVietnam's biggest bus booking app. Far better coverage than 12Go for routes within Vietnam, with sleeper buses, limousine vans, and tourist routes all in one place.
◆ Vietnam
transit - 69
Ve Tau
Vietnam trainsThe official Vietnamese rail booking app. Cheaper than third-party resellers and handles ticket changes and refunds without drama.
◆ Vietnam
transit - 70
ConfirmTKT
India trainsBooks Indian Railways tickets and — critically — predicts whether a waitlisted ticket will confirm. India's train booking system is brutal; ConfirmTKT makes it survivable.
◆ India
transit - 71
Ixigo
India travelIndian travel super-app: trains, buses, flights, hotels all in one place. Stronger predictions than ConfirmTKT on the busiest routes; weaker UX.
◆ India
transit - 72
Where Is My Train
live train trackingReal-time train tracking for Indian Railways. Tells you exactly how late your train actually is — critical when delays cascade and you need to make a connection.
◆ India
transit - 73
Srbijavoz
Serbian trainsOfficial Serbian Railways app. Timetables, ticket booking, and seat reservations for trains within Serbia and to neighboring countries.
◆ Serbia
transit - 74
Budapest Go
Budapest transitOfficial Budapest public transport app. Buy single tickets, day passes, or weekly passes directly without queueing at machines or carrying physical tickets.
◆ Hungary
transit - 75
GuaguaYa!
Tenerife busesTenerife's public bus app. Buy tickets and check real-time bus locations for the TITSA network across the island.
◆ Spain (Tenerife)
transit - 76
Suica
Japan transit cardJapan's tap-to-ride transit card, now available as a phone wallet card on iPhone and Android. Use it on trains, subway, convenience stores, vending machines — almost any tap point in Japan.
◆ Japan
transit - 77
Leap Top Up
Ireland transitTop up your Irish Leap card without finding a kiosk. Tap the card to your phone and add credit instantly. Useful for visitors who skip the queues at Dublin's bus and Luas stops.
◆ Ireland
transit - 78
Cestovne Poriadky
Slovakia timetablesThe best bus and train timetable for Slovakia. Often shows route combinations that Google Maps misses, especially for smaller villages and cross-country buses.
◆ Slovakia · Czechia
transit - 79
IDOS
Czechia timetablesThe Czech equivalent of CP — bus, train, and tram timetables for the entire country. Most accurate source for Czech transit, including small regional routes.
◆ Czechia · Slovakia
transit - 80
Biletim
Azerbaijan trainsThe Azerbaijani Railways booking app. Necessary if you're traveling between Baku and the rest of the country by train — counter ticketing is slow and confusing for foreigners.
◆ Azerbaijan
transit - 81
Tre.ge
Georgia trainsGeorgian Railway's official site/app for booking trains within Georgia and to neighboring countries. The night train from Tbilisi to Batumi is a nomad classic.
◆ Georgia
transit - 82
Mobile TMoney
Korea transit cardKorean T-money card on your phone. Tap-to-ride on Seoul metro, buses, and KTX. Saves you from carrying a physical card and queueing at top-up machines.
◆ Korea
transit - 83
Daem Daem
T-money top-upTop up your physical Korean T-money card online via NFC. The only easy way to add credit to a T-money card without finding a convenience store kiosk.
◆ Korea
transit - 84
Wolt
food deliveryNordic-rooted food delivery app that now covers most of Europe, Middle East, and parts of Asia. Cleaner UX than the alternatives, usually faster delivery, and the restaurant selection often beats Glovo or Deliveroo.
◆ Finland · Estonia · Latvia · Lithuania · Sweden+18
food - 85
Glovo
food + everything deliveryEuropean delivery app that does food, groceries, and the 'send a courier anywhere' option. Strong in Southern Europe, Eastern Europe, and parts of Latin America.
◆ Spain · Italy · Portugal · Poland · Romania+16
food - 86
Deliveroo
food deliveryDominant food delivery in the UK and France with decent presence in the UAE and other markets. Generally has the best restaurant selection in those countries.
◆ UK · France · Italy · Belgium · Ireland+5
food - 87
Just Eat
food deliveryWide UK and Western European coverage with an emphasis on cheap eats and takeaway. Often has restaurants the trendier apps don't bother listing.
◆ UK · Ireland · Netherlands · Germany · Italy+6
food - 88
Bolt Food
food deliveryBolt's food delivery arm, available alongside Bolt rides in most of their European markets. Often cheaper than Wolt or Glovo, with a smaller but growing restaurant selection.
◆ Estonia · Latvia · Lithuania · Czechia · Slovakia+9
food - 89
Blinkit
10-min deliveryIndian quick commerce — groceries, household items, even prescription pickups delivered in 10 minutes flat. Genuinely impressive logistics, available across major Indian cities.
◆ India
food - 90
Zepto
10-min deliveryBlinkit's main competitor in Indian quick commerce. Sometimes faster, sometimes cheaper — worth comparing prices when you order, especially for fresh produce.
◆ India
food - 91
Swiggy
India deliveryIndia's biggest food delivery app, now expanded into Swiggy Instamart (groceries) and Swiggy Genie (errands). Restaurant selection beats Zomato in most cities.
◆ India
food - 92
Foodora
food deliveryStrong in Germany, Austria, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Owned by Delivery Hero, so the underlying tech is identical to Glovo and several other regional brands.
◆ Germany · Austria · Sweden · Norway · Finland+2
food - 93
Talabat
Middle East deliveryDominant food delivery across the Gulf — UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi, Egypt. Also delivers groceries and runs errands in most of those markets.
◆ UAE · Kuwait · Qatar · Bahrain · Saudi+4
food - 94
GoPay
Indonesia paymentsIndonesia's QR-code payment system, tied to Gojek. Most shops, stalls, and warung accept GoPay QR — often the only cashless option for street food and small vendors.
◆ Indonesia
utility - 95
The Fork
restaurant discountsBook restaurants in Europe with 20-50% off the bill. Real discounts at real restaurants — the catch is that the cheaper time slots tend to be early or late.
◆ France · Spain · Italy · Portugal · Belgium+8
dining - 96
Neotaste
restaurant discountsSubscription app — pay a monthly fee, get 2-for-1 and percentage discounts at participating restaurants. Mostly Germany and Western Europe. Pays for itself in two meals.
◆ Germany · Austria · Switzerland · Netherlands · UK
dining - 97
Too Good To Go
surplus food dealsBuy end-of-day food from bakeries, cafes, and restaurants at 60-70% off. You don't know exactly what you'll get, but the price-to-quality ratio is unbeatable.
◆ Denmark · Norway · Sweden · Finland · Germany+14
dining - 98
Munch
UK food dealsUK-focused app for restaurant deals and end-of-day food discounts. Smaller than Too Good To Go but with bigger percentage discounts on full meals.
◆ UK
dining - 99
EazyDiner
India restaurant dealsIndian restaurant booking and discount app. 25-50% off across thousands of restaurants in Indian cities, plus a few in the UAE.
◆ India · UAE
dining - 100
Taste Town
restaurant discountsRestaurant discount app focused on Central and Eastern European cities. Coverage is patchy outside the main capitals, but where it works the deals are real.
◆ Czechia · Slovakia · Hungary · Romania
dining - 101
European Coffee Trip
specialty cafesCurated guide to specialty coffee shops across European cities. Editors visit each place and only list cafes serving real third-wave coffee — no chains, no tourist traps.
◆ Europe-wide
dining - 102
Ramen Beast
Japan ramen guideCrowdsourced ramen guide for Japan — locations, styles, and ratings from people who eat dozens of bowls a year. Useful in any Japanese city, essential in Tokyo.
◆ Japan
dining - 103
Groupon
local dealsLocal deal aggregator that's faded in importance but still useful occasionally — especially for activities and entrance tickets sold at a discount in tourist cities.
◆ Worldwide
dining - 104
CatchTable
Korea reservationsThe way to book restaurants in Korea. Many popular places only accept reservations through CatchTable or have queue systems that route through it.
◆ Korea
dining - 105
GetYourGuide
tours + ticketsTours, entrance tickets, day trips, and experiences worldwide. The default for booking activities — bigger inventory than Viator, cleaner UX than Klook outside Asia.
◆ Worldwide
activities - 106
Klook
Asia tours + ticketsThe GetYourGuide of Asia. Tours, entrance tickets, transport passes (Japan Rail, Hong Kong MTR, etc), and unique experiences across Asian countries.
◆ Hong Kong · Taiwan · Japan · Korea · Singapore+9
activities - 107
KKday
Asia tours + ticketsKlook's main competitor in Asia. Sometimes lists experiences Klook misses, especially in Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. Worth a parallel check before booking.
◆ Taiwan · Japan · Korea · Hong Kong · Singapore+5
activities - 108
Viator
tours + ticketsOwned by TripAdvisor. Wide inventory across all regions, with reviews that pull from the TripAdvisor base. Sometimes lists smaller operators GetYourGuide doesn't pick up.
◆ Worldwide
activities - 109
Tiqets
museum ticketsSpecialist in museums, monuments, and one-off attractions. Cleaner interface than GetYourGuide for the single-ticket use case — open the app, scan a barcode at the gate, done.
◆ Worldwide
activities - 110
Eventbrite
local eventsThe biggest catch-all for local events — comedy shows, workshops, talks, community events. Useful in any city with a real cultural scene. Filter by category to skip the noise.
◆ Worldwide
activities - 111
GoOut
CZ/SK eventsEvent discovery and ticket booking for Czechia and Slovakia. Concerts, theatre, comedy, club nights — anything cultural in Prague or Bratislava is probably listed here.
◆ Czechia · Slovakia · Poland
activities - 112
NOL World
events + ticketsEvent and concert ticket app with strong inventory in select markets. Worth checking for big concerts and one-off cultural events you can't find elsewhere.
◆ UAE
activities - 113
Abundo
free shows membershipPay a monthly membership, get free or nearly-free tickets to comedy, theater, and music shows. Works in a handful of US cities — when it works, it pays for itself in two events.
◆ US
activities - 114
Angkor Pass
Cambodia temple ticketsOfficial ticketing app for Angkor Wat and the surrounding temple complex in Siem Reap. Buy 1, 3, or 7-day passes without queueing at the ticket office.
◆ Cambodia
activities - 115
Traveloka
SE Asia travelIndonesian-built super-app for flights, hotels, tours, and activities. Strongest in Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines. Sometimes cheaper than Klook for local activities.
◆ Indonesia · Thailand · Vietnam · Philippines · Malaysia+2
activities - 116
Allegro
Poland marketplacePoland's eBay. Largest online marketplace in the country, with everything from new electronics to used furniture. Smart pickup points in every Polish city.
◆ Poland
shopping - 117
Coupang
Korea marketplaceKorea's Amazon. Rocket Delivery means next-day or same-day on most orders. The fastest way to replace anything you forgot to pack while in Korea.
◆ Korea
shopping - 118
Lazada
SE Asia marketplaceOwned by Alibaba. Strong across Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines. Faster delivery in major cities than international sites; massive product range.
◆ Thailand · Vietnam · Malaysia · Singapore · Indonesia+1
shopping - 119
Shopee
SE Asia marketplaceLazada's main competitor across Southeast Asia. Younger, more gamified, often cheaper. Big in Taiwan as well, where it dominates over Lazada.
◆ Thailand · Vietnam · Malaysia · Singapore · Indonesia+3
shopping - 120
Flipkart
India marketplaceIndia's largest e-commerce platform, the local rival to Amazon India. Sometimes cheaper, sometimes faster — always worth checking before buying.
◆ India
shopping - 121
Slevomat
CZ/SK discountsCzech and Slovak discount platform — spa days, restaurants, activities, experiences at 30-60% off. Slevomat in Czechia, Zlavomat in Slovakia, same company.
◆ Czechia · Slovakia
shopping - 122
Calistree
bodyweight workoutsCalisthenics app for bodyweight training. Travel with a set of resistance bands and Calistree's programs, and you have a real gym anywhere in the world.
◆ Worldwide
fitness - 123
Ashtanga Yoga
yoga appAshtanga Yoga primary series and beyond, with video guidance. Works in any 2x2 meter space — useful when you're in an apartment without a gym for a few weeks.
◆ Worldwide
fitness - 124
Japan Wi-Fi Auto-Connect
auto WiFi in JapanAutomatically connects you to free public Wi-Fi networks across Japan — stations, cafes, convenience stores. Pre-registered credentials mean you skip the captive portal every time.
◆ Japan
connectivity - 125
Share Lounge
Japan coworkingTsutaya's coworking lounges across Japan. Pay by the hour for a desk with power, fast Wi-Fi, free coffee, and snacks. Better and cheaper than chain cafes for a full work day.
◆ Japan
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