Tech & Gear
Flextail gadgets (including an ultralight power bank)
Flextail currently makes the lightest power bank on the market, and it costs only €50. With my discount code VU15 you get 15 % off all products.
I also ordered these: the Tiny Repeller S (perfect for hanging on your backpack) and the Tiny Tire Pump 200 (I’m done pumping up my bikes by hand).
eSIM & Internet
eSIM for your next trip
You know the stress: constantly hunting for Wi-Fi on a trip, or the hassle of buying a SIM card after you land (not to mention the queues)? Those days are over. With an Airalo eSIM there are no nasty surprises. Just pick the right eSIM for your destination and get online at the best price.
Airalo eSIM: 10% off with the code VU10 via this link
Alternative eSIM
An alternative for anyone who wants an unlimited plan: Holafly. It’s more expensive, but worth it if you don’t want to worry about data.
There are rumours that your speed is throttled after 5 GB a day. I’ve never experienced that.
Get 5 % off via this link:
Another alternative eSIM
Jetpac is great too, and I recommend it for India. All Europe eSIMs are now 20 % off.
Discount code: SUMMER20
Credit cards
American Express Platinum: 85,000 Membership Rewards for new customers
Valid until 11 November 2026, for residents of Germany
If you apply for the Amex Platinum via my link, you get 85,000 Membership Rewards® points as a thank-you. You also have the chance to win two 2026 NFL Munich Game tickets for the game on 15 November 2026 in Munich.
Deutschland-Kreditkarte Gold for travellers: €60 welcome bonus
Valid for applications until 31 December 2026, for residents of Germany
- No foreign transaction fees
- €60 welcome bonus* for new customers
- Starting limit of up to €5,000
- Comprehensive travel insurance package
- Flexible repayment in small instalments
- Pay fee-free worldwide
- Withdraw cash fee-free worldwide
A must-have on the road: a credit card without foreign transaction fees!
*The bonus is credited to your credit card account if you use the card at least 3 times in the first 4 weeks and spend at least €100 in total. Cash withdrawals and transfers don’t count. You count as a new customer if you haven’t had a Hanseatic Bank credit card in the last 12 months.
Payback to Miles & More: turn points into miles (+10%)
Valid from 1 to 31 July 2026
- You can currently convert your PAYBACK points into miles 1:1 manually.
- Condition: convert at least 4,000 PAYBACK points (in one transaction)
If you don’t need miles right now, you can wait until there’s a 20% or 30% bonus again. That can take up to a year, though.
Camping
Styyl: Timo’s shop, the best for camper accessories
I’ve known Timo for a while, because we both drove a Tourne panel van (he still does, but not for much longer). Back then I already bought the odd gadget from him. For my new Big 5 I ordered things almost every week, because he has brilliant solutions with magnets and now finally with suction cups for cabins too. Check it out.
With my code vielunterwegs you get 10 % off every order
Compact e-scooter for campers
Looking for a compact e-scooter for my Big5, I quickly found what I needed at Streetbooster. It’s brilliant how light, small and still sturdy this e-scooter is. No wonder: the manufacturer has a Formula 1 background.
Get €50 off your order via my link:
BENT: sun sails and fluffy sleeping bags
BENT doesn’t just make cool sun sails, but also super fluffy “Bentchos”. They’re full, warm sleeping bags that also work as a poncho, bag and pillow. Mine is the Bentcho New Zealand Octopus design.
With my code KL20 you get 20 % off!
BioTioo®: the best separating toilet
Believe me, I’ve tested quite a few toilets in campers. The BioTioo is the best thing that could have happened to me.
Thanks to it, emptying is no longer stressful! The best composting toilet for off-grid, sustainable camping. I installed the white version of the BioTioo 2.0 RL-Motion (RL-M).
With my discount you get €35 off your purchase
Ferries
Finnlines return trip discount
If you book the outbound and return trip together, you get 20 % off the return fare. So don’t wait too long to book your next ferry crossing.
Book ferries with Omio
Get 12% off with the code FERRY12, valid for baskets up to €75 until 30 November 2026, 23:59 CET.
Omio lists more than 700 ferry routes in Europe.
Travel
City passes from Go City
On city trips I very often use the tourist passes from Go City, the global market leader. Pay once and use loads of attractions, tours and hop-on hop-off buses.
With the code AFFGOAL you get 5 % off all passes.
Photography
Foto Koch: cashback and discounts
0% financing + up to €1,000 summer discounts
If a camera, lens or accessories are on your list, now is the time to get the gear you want. At Foto Koch you benefit from discounts and cashback plus PayPal instalment financing.
Shopping
Amazon shop and partner link
I have an Amazon partner link you’re welcome to shop through. For every product you buy via my link, I get a commission. The price stays the same for you (less than 1 % for me, so a few cents).
Feel free to save my link as a bookmark so you support me with your purchases.
I’ve also listed useful products I bought myself here:
Useful links: my recommendations, this is where I book
If you book your trips or gear via my links, I receive a small commission. That’s how you can help me finance this travel blog (tech & hosting). Thank you for your support and for being part of my community!
