The tools I actually use when I travel.

Airalo

I like having maps and booking details ready when I land. Airalo keeps the data side simple; I check the coverage and activation rules before choosing a plan.

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Trip.com

I use Trip.com to compare places to stay, then check the map properly. Being near the places I want to explore matters more to me than a hotel that just looks good in photos.

Klook

I use Klook for tickets and activities I want to sort out before the trip. I check what’s included and the entry time so the booking fits the day.

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Viator

I use Viator to compare tours when I’d rather leave the day’s logistics to someone else. I look at the meeting point, group size and cancellation terms before booking.

Phone tripod

I use a phone tripod when I want to take a moment to frame the shot or get into the photo myself. I keep it out of walkways and check local photography rules.

Power bank

Maps, photos and booking details all compete for my phone battery. I pack a power bank for longer days out and check my airline’s rules before flying.

Packable daypack

I like leaving the suitcase at the hotel and taking just what I need for the day. A packable daypack keeps the little essentials together.

Alipay

I like getting payments sorted before arriving in China, so there’s one less thing to work out on the first day. Register with your mobile number, then open Me → Bank Cards to add an eligible international card.

WeChat / Weixin Pay

I’d set up WeChat Pay as well, so there’s another payment option ready to go. In WeChat, open Me → Services → Wallet → Bank Cards and follow the prompts to link an eligible card.