The Arctrn Travel Toolkit
The booking tools, eSIMs, insurance, and gear we use. No filler.
Every link below sends you to the merchant — you book with them directly. Arctrn never handles your booking or your money.
Where to Stay
Two tools we use to book a place to stay.
Booking.com
Our default for stays. Use the map view to pick a neighbourhood and filter for free cancellation. Deepest coverage of guesthouses and small independents.
Search stays on Booking.com →Expedia
Worth cross-checking before you book. Bundling a stay with a flight or car can come in cheaper than booking them separately.
Compare on Expedia →What to Do
Where we book tours and tickets that need reserving ahead.
GetYourGuide
Our first stop for tours and skip-the-line tickets. Clear cancellation, mobile tickets, and detailed reviews. Strongest across Europe and larger cities.
Browse experiences on GetYourGuide →Viator
The widest range of activities and day trips. Good for finding things not listed elsewhere.
Find things to do on Viator →Klook
Our go-to across Asia — rail passes, theme parks, transfers, and attraction tickets, often cheaper than the gate. Start here for Japan, Korea, or Southeast Asia.
Explore on Klook →Stay Connected
An eSIM gets you online the moment you land — no kiosk queue, no swapping your home SIM.
Airalo
What we install before most trips. Pick a country or regional plan, scan the QR code, and you're online when you land. Best when you mainly need data, not a local number.
Get an eSIM on Airalo →Holafly
Flat-rate unlimited data, rather than pay-per-GB. Worth it for long stays or heavy use.
Get unlimited data with Holafly →Stay Covered
Travel insurance. A single clinic visit abroad can cost more than the policy.
SafetyWing
Subscription cover that renews monthly and works across borders, with no fixed return date needed. Our default for long, open-ended trips.
See SafetyWing cover →Heymondo
Our pick for fixed-date trips. Single-trip and annual policies, in-app doctor chat, and an assistance line. Easy to see what's covered before you buy.
Get a Heymondo quote →Getting There
Flights and car hire for getting there and around.
Skyscanner
Where we start every flight search. Search a whole month, or "Everywhere" from your home airport. We compare here, then book direct.
Search flights on Skyscanner →DiscoverCars
Compares local and international hire firms in one search, with insurance terms spelled out. Useful where a train won't reach.
Compare car hire on DiscoverCars →Gear We Pack
Two places we use for travel gear — one everyday, one for the outdoors.
Amazon
For the small things — packing cubes, a universal adapter, a power bank, a toiletry kit. The everyday kit we'd buy again.
See our travel kit on Amazon →REI
For outdoor trips — trail shoes, a rain shell, a daypack. REI's staff reviews are honest about what's worth it.
Shop outdoor gear at REI →Planning a trip?
Pick a destination for where to stay, what to do, and how to get online.
Start with Tokyo