Don’t try to understand that first photo which absolutely makes no sense with the content of this post.
I was actually busy tightening all the bolts on Rafiki (skid plates, snorkel, tyres, Maxtrax, inside the load bed, etc). Remember that I drive gravels (with corrugated stretches) most of the time and that vibrations make bolts loose.
Anyway, I’ve got one other ‘backstage’ thing to share with you: essential applications I’ve been using since I started the expedition.
(Image 2) ioverlander: a database of places for overlanders. It includes campings (+wild camp spots), hotels, restaurants, mechanics, water, propane filling and many more categories. Details & reviews are listed for each place, including amenities, photos, date last visited and GPS coordinates. My bff!
(Image 3) Travelspend: it allows to budget and record expenses in different currencies. I can setup a threshold per month (and per year!) and classify my expenses into specific categories. I try not to go over the limited monthly budget. ESSENTIAL when you travel for a long period of time.
(Image 4) Maps.me: my offline GPS. I download offline maps for the country I’m about to explore.
(Image 5) Google Maps: basic online GPS.
(Image 6) Currency Plus: simple currency converter including all world currencies. Every day updated rates and possibility to add your own rate.
(Image 7) Free VPN: free vpn (you buy time watching ads).
(Image 8 ) Polarstep: you can plan and track your travel. I only use it to track the route I drove so far. I also stopped adding photos that’s why my Polarstep looks a bit funny. I don’t have time for this. Also, I’ve got a private account and I do not accept anybody for safety reasons.
(Image 9) Duolingo: to learn the basics of a language. I’m busy learning Arabic now (for the next step of the expedition as mentioned a few days ago).
(Image 10) Spotify *not free* (£10.99 / month): where I can listen all my music and sometimes some podcast when I’m more calm (which is rare) or during very long drives.
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