28 digital nomad resources for cost saving and productivity
Our round up of some the best digital nomad resources and apps
A digital nomad is someone who can work remotely, either at home or in other places.
It’s an attractive lifestyle and a growing community, as more people seek out this way of working and living.
Though, it’s not without its drawbacks, and it can be tricky to juggle work commitments and travelling full-time.
So, here are some of our favourite apps and resources to make life on the road a little simpler.
Digital nomad resources
Travel apps
1. Mapstr
Never forget the great restaurants, bars and towns you’ve discovered and map out your favourite.
2. Trivago
Compare the best rates on hotel rooms across hundreds of other travel sites.
3. Skyscanner
Book flights more easily. Check the ‘monthly view’ feature if you can be flexible on dates to get the best prices.
4. Hotel Tonight
Get same-day discounts on hotel rooms, with up to 70% off luxury hotels if you want to treat yourself.
5. Hopper
Pick your destination and get insights on the cheapest time to buy flight tickets and when prices may rise.
6. Skiplagged
A clever travel hack where you can save money on flights by getting off at the layover instead of the final destination.
7. Airbnb
Find a home or a room to rent, according to your budget, wherever you are.
8. Flixbus
Save $$$ on expensive train tickets in Europe by getting the bus instead.
Work apps
9. Xero
More easily manage your accounting, taxes and expenses if you’re self-employed.
10. Surfshark
Keep your private data private, especially when using public WiFi networks.
11. Squoosh
Compress large images in seconds without sacrificing quality.
12. WorldTimeBuddy
Never be late for meetings and schedule appointments correctly, when navigating different time zones.
13. Pinterest
For endless work, life and travel inspiration.
14. Evernote
For easier note-taking.
15. Upwork
Find experienced freelancers across many industries at great rates, from coding to marketing and voice overs. Or advertise your own services.
16. Canva
An ingenious and free graphic design tool where you can make logos, banners, posters and more.
17. Zoom
Hold and join meetings virtually.
18. ChatGPT
Get all of your questions answered.
19. Grammarly
Instantly check your spelling, grammar and prose for anything you’re writing
Living apps
20. Daily Art
Food for the soul, receive ‘daily art’ with paintings and their history shared daily to your phone.
21. Elevate Brain Training
Keep your mind and memory sharp with regular ‘brain training’ exercises.
22. Habitify
Break bad habits and make good ones more easily.
23. TooGoodToGo
Buy surplus, discounted food from nearby restaurants, with the app now available across the US and Europe.
24. MeetUp
Browse thousands of events and connect with locals and other travellers.
25. Calm
Being on the move can be stressful. Unwind with regular meditation and mindfulness practice.
26. Duolingo
Learn some basic words and phrases when you’re in a new country. Or spend the time to become completely fluent.
27. DeepL Translate
Translate foreign languages on the go when you need to, from menu items to news reports with instant AI-powered translation.
28. Strava
Keep fit when you’re on the road without a gym. Map and track your workouts and connect with friends.
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