Tools
What I actually use
The services and gear I rely on while living abroad and filming my videos. Nobody paid to be on this list, and none of these links are affiliate links.
01 Connected and safe
Staying connected and safe
- VyprVPN
VPN: VyprVPN
On hotel, airport and cafe Wi-Fi, a VPN keeps whoever runs the network from reading your traffic.
A local carrier eSIM
I use a local carrier's eSIM instead of roaming. It costs less, and a local number makes daily life easier. Buy one from a carrier where you live.
- Cigna Healthcare
Health coverage: Cigna Healthcare
I'm covered by Cigna Healthcare. Whatever plan you choose, check that it covers you where you live, not only back home.
- Anker
Power: an Anker power bank
A dead phone means no maps, no ride apps and no two-factor codes. I carry a charged power bank every day.
02 Filming kit
What I film with
- Apple iPhone
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
My main camera for every video.
- Insta360 X5
Insta360 X5
A 360 camera for the shots a phone cannot get, like riding and walking through a crowd.
- Mic Pro
Insta360 Mic Pro
Two transmitters and one receiver, so two people can talk on camera with clean sound.
Insta360 tripod, selfie stick and motorcycle mount
For steady shots, overhead angles and footage from the road.
- MacBook Air
Apple MacBook Air
Where every video gets edited.
- Tumi
A Tumi backpack
It carries the whole kit and holds up to daily travel.
03 Moving abroad?
Expat Scam and Privacy Playbook
Lock down your accounts before you move, spot the 12 scams aimed at newcomers, and know what to do if one gets you. A 50-page guide with a self-audit workbook. USD 29.
For security while you travel, see my book Nomadic Cybersecurity.
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