Web Resources
Scubarob’s Web Resources include travel websites, blogs, accommodation, and part time jobs useful for the digital nomad.
Travel Documents
First, be sure to comply with travel regulations in terms of documents (passport, visa, invitations, etc.) and imports. You may check on iVisa.com what your destination requires. Check also if a return ticket is required.
Flights
This is a tough section because reality is far from the often promised dirty cheap flights and free miles. I mainly use Skyscanner and Kiwi to look for flights because it is easy to spot the cheapest destinations. Sign up for flight alerts with AirfaireWatchDog and Scott’s Cheap Flights, but also regularly check SecretFlying and Skiplagged for error in fares. If you fly on a one-way ticket to save or to connect multiple destinations some airlines can make you troubles because in case you are denied entrance to the destination country they must transport you back for free. Anyway, you can try ReturnFlights or BestOnwardTicket to obtain a temporary ticket.
Snow, Snowboarding, and beyond…
If you are based in Europe the Alps are the preferred choice in many flavors: French Alps, Italian Alps, Switzerland Alps, and Austrian Alps. While you can travel at your choice with your usual style, some stuff could be difficult to manage (i.e., snowboard, lessons, other gear, etc.); thus, it may be helpful to look at the specific section of FirstChoice where you can find interesting bundles (i.e., gear rents and insurance) with nice-to-have policies (i.e., ABTA, ATOL, etc.). The website is also useful for other trips and bookings, especially if you live in the UK. As usual, do your research and double check before booking.
Airlines Miles and Lounges
Remember to join one or more frequent flyers program of the three largest airline alliances; Star Alliance (United, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, plus 25 others), Oneworld (American Airlines, British Airways, Qantas, plus 12 more), and SkyTeam (Delta, Alitalia, KLM, plus 12 others). You can also accumulate all miles in AwardWallet or exchange your miles with other programs and vice-versa. Depending on the program, you may also have lounge access; if not, take a look to LoungeBuddy or PriorityPass to purchase access.
Flights Delays and Taxes
Finally, take a look to the airport taxes you may try to avoid and, if you have experienced some delay with your flight, try AirHelp to discover if you are entitled to compensation!!!
Exploring
Using the app or the website of Rome2Rio you can literally find any route by walk, car, bus, train, and flight to the most remote locations.
Accommodation and Income
It is easy to spot the best prices using Booking, Airbnb, and HostelWorld. Additional web resources include Couchsurfing, HostelJobs, Workaway, and WorldPackers.
House Sitting
This is a section in itself because it relates to work, money, and accommodation but it is neither. Trusted House Sitters offers the best options for homeowners and sitters, but you should also consider HouseCarers.com and MindMyHouse.com.
Working
From bartender to divemaster, from boat steward or hostess to gardener you can pick up any job involved with the pre-season or tourists season of the place you like. Consider also teaching your own language or English; take a look at Green Heart Travel or Italki. Instead, if your skills are in demand, you may secure a professional internship. Try Alliance Abroad.
If you find a regular job, remember you have to pay taxes in the country you work, but you have to show your home country you have paid for it. For instance, as an American working in France, you still have to file with the IRS to show that you have paid French income tax.
Tips and Scams
Take the time to look at my Travel Tips and Travel Scams pages.
Photography
To begin with, you should learn Photoshop. Then you can master any camera!
Insurance
Never travel without insurance! Buy the one best suiting you from Allianz, MedJet, and WorldNomads.
Apps
If you are going to trek you should buy a serious Gps, but for occasional trips you may get Maps.me or OsmAnd offline maps on your phones and use the embedded gps. Then, be sure to get Rome2Rio to discover how to reach any destination with any transport type. Finally, another useful app is XE Currency or similar to check for currency exchanges. Although rather a piece of hardware than an app, KnowRoaming allows you to save on roaming data rates.
Lectures and Amusements
Although not strictly required for travel, The New Yorker, The Onion, and The Spoof will keep you entertained and informed. Take also a look at my Crosswords’ page and, if you enjoy my way of traveling and looking at life, get my gadgets from Scubarob’s Shop or elsewhere.