The kit
Five things, then go.
What every nomad ends up buying in the first week, chosen for the month-long life rather than the fortnight’s holiday. Some of these links pay us a commission; the picks would be the same without it.
- eSIM before you landAiraloData in 200 countries from the plane; a local SIM is cheaper for a month, this is for the first day.
- Nomad insurance, monthlySafetyWingHealth cover that follows you country to country, cancel any month; most nomad visas ask for it.
- A multi-currency accountWiseLocal account details in ten currencies, the real exchange rate, a card that works everywhere.
- Visa applications, handlediVisaWhere a visa needs a form, they file it; where it doesn't, they tell you.
- A VPN for the bankNordVPNHome banking and streaming from a café's wifi without the lockouts.
Airalo — eSIM before you land
Data in 200 countries from the plane; a local SIM is cheaper for a month, this is for the first day.
SafetyWing — Nomad insurance, monthly
Health cover that follows you country to country, cancel any month; most nomad visas ask for it.
Wise — A multi-currency account
Local account details in ten currencies, the real exchange rate, a card that works everywhere.
iVisa — Visa applications, handled
Where a visa needs a form, they file it; where it doesn't, they tell you.
NordVPN — A VPN for the bank
Home banking and streaming from a café's wifi without the lockouts.