In this episode of Safe Passages, Jesús Dugarte and Tara Jabbari discuss the nuances of travel safety, technology, and personal experiences. They share insights on navigating different cultures, the importance of being aware of surroundings, and the role of technology in modern travel. Jesús, a seasoned software engineer and nomad, shares his backstory, coming from Venezuela to becoming a global traveler, his passion for technology, and offers practical advice on maintaining privacy and security while traveling. Tara adds her perspective on the cultural aspects of travel and they bond over the impact of travel on personal growth and the significance of community in both tech and travel.

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This episode was recorded and edited on Riverside.fmThe microphone used by Tara is a Rode Wireless Micro Microphone.

Jesus mentions these safety and travel recommendations:

Money:

•⁠ ⁠Currency: https://apps.apple.com/app/id504557931

•⁠ ⁠Splitwise: https://apps.apple.com/app/id458023433

•⁠ ⁠YNAB (budget): https://apps.apple.com/app/id1010865877

•⁠ ⁠AwardWallet, points/miles/rewards tracker: https://apps.apple.com/app/id388442727

Phone:

•⁠ ⁠OpenPhone, global phone service (VoIP): https://apps.apple.com/app/id1241817309

•⁠ ⁠Airalo: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1475911720

•⁠ ⁠aloSIM: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1535815057

•⁠ ⁠Accommodations: Airbnb, Booking, Expedia, Kayak

•⁠ ⁠Cabs: Uber, Bolt, inDrive, Teo, Cabify, Freenow, DiDi, Yango. It’s better to install them and register in the home country, so it’s ready when you need them, because some require SMS confirmation, or other checks that might not work on the road

•⁠ ⁠Food delivery: UberEats, DiDi, PedidosYa, Glovo, Rappi, Grab, OpenTable, Wolt, Lieferando. Same thing, install/register in home country. Not only for food delivery but also for groceries.

Trips:

•⁠ ⁠Pangea: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1592449564

•⁠ ⁠Flighty: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1358823008

•⁠ ⁠PathPal, location tracking: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6504746030

•⁠ ⁠Route4Me, itinerary planning (shortest path for a list of places): https://apps.apple.com/app/id349853799

•⁠ ⁠Time Buddy, timezones converter: https://apps.apple.com/app/id719765848

Photo/video

•⁠ ⁠Magic Eraser from Google Photos

•⁠ ⁠InShot, video editing: https://apps.apple.com/app/id997362197

Tours:

•⁠ ⁠GuruWalk: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1505278935

•⁠ ⁠GetYourGuide: https://apps.apple.com/app/id705079381

•⁠ ⁠WikiCompas: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1363789167

Security:

•⁠ ⁠PrivacyPro, at the very least install this: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1057771839

•⁠ ⁠IPVanish, VPN: https://apps.apple.com/app/id763638165

•⁠ ⁠Proton VPN, based in Switzerland with stricter privacy laws: https://protonvpn.com/

•⁠ ⁠Password manager: LastPass, 1Password, Proton Pass

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