must-have accounts before a year of travel
I’m about to do something a little wild—I’m packing up my whole life and heading out for a year of travel. We’re talking one suitcase, no fixed address, and a different country every month. I’ve been going through all my accounts and subscriptions, trying to figure out what’s actually going to make this trip smoother, and what’s just going to be dead weight in my wallet.
So far, I’ve got the basics covered: Netflix and Prime for those nights when I just want something familiar, a VPN so I don’t get locked out of my bank account, and a travel credit card that promises airport lounge access (though I’m a little skeptical if it’ll actually work everywhere). I even grabbed a couple of eSIMs, but I’m not convinced they’ll work in every random village I end up in. And of course, a no-fee debit card, because I refuse to pay $5 every time I need cash.
But here’s where I’m stuck: everyone online has a different opinion about what’s actually essential. Some folks swear by language learning apps, others say you need a subscription for travel insurance that covers everything from lost luggage to alien abduction. And don’t even get me started on the people who say you need five different ride-sharing apps just to get around. Honestly, it’s overwhelming. I’m worried I’ll end up paying for a bunch of stuff I never use, or worse, get stuck in a pinch because I missed something obvious. Has anyone else been through this? What did you actually use, and what was a total waste? I’d love to hear the real scoop, especially if you’ve run into any surprises along the way. It feels like there’s always something nobody warns you about until it’s too late.
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