Apps, gear, eSIMs & connectivity

A no-nonsense rundown of the apps, devices and connectivity choices that have survived dozens of trips — and the ones I quietly deleted.

Maps, translation, documents, music, books — exactly what to download and how before a trip into anywhere your phone might not work.

What I actually pack to take serious photos on the road — without lugging a studio. Cameras, lenses, accessories, and the workflow that keeps the trip enjoyable.