💻 Win a FREE Laptop & How To Make Nomad Life Easier

Here’s what’s inside this week’s issue:

• The best travel, finance, and work apps for digital nomads (not just the usual suspects)

• $2K off a luxe river cruise through Europe (with free perks)

• Freelance script: how to push back on “quick favors” without sounding harsh

• The 2FA key that saves your logins and your sanity — no codes, no stress

Some of the links featured in this issue are affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you. 

📲 15 Must-Have Apps for Digital Nomads in 2025 

Managing life on the move isn’t easy — but the right tech stack can make it feel a whole lot smoother. Nomad Gossip just dropped a curated list of 15 essential apps for digital nomads in 2025, covering everything from travel planning to team communication to keeping your money safe overseas.

This list isn’t just the basics. It includes smart, underrated tools that help you stay organized with task managers, collaborate across time zones, and even track your work hours automatically so you don’t lose billable time. There are travel apps to map your next stop, navigate offline when your Wi-Fi dies, and route multi-leg trips like a pro.

On the finance side, you’ll find digital banks with low fees, apps to help avoid ATM surcharges, and VPNs to keep your data secure when hopping between networks. And for your well-being? A few wellness and community tools made the cut — so you’re not just surviving on the road, but thriving.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “There’s got to be a better way to handle this,” — this is your shortcut.

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📦 9 Amazon Prime Perks You Need to Be Using

Are you taking advantage of your Prime perks? Whether you’re already a member or considering signing up, here are 9 Prime benefits you should be using!

Free music/podcasts, access to lightning deals, and Whole Foods discounts are just a few of the many lesser-known perks that Amazon Prime has to offer. Make sure you're not missing out, and get the most out of your Prime membership with these 9 Amazon Prime perks you should be using!

👉 Discover Your Perks

🐒 Kayaks, Jungles, and a Kids Discount 

7 nights, jungle hikes, and $500 off for kids.

Kayak through Costa Rica’s tropical fjords and snorkel warm waters. Don’t forget to spot monkeys in the wild! This cruise goes full eco-mode.

Parents, you’ll love the $500 kids discount. There’s nothing left to do but sit back, relax, and explore. Nature handles the rest.

👉 Go off-grid in Costa Rica

💬 Say This, Not That 

Scenario: A client asks for “just one small thing.”

🚫 Don’t say:

Why? It trains clients to expect free extras—and chips away at the boundaries you’ve set.

✅ Say this instead:

Why this works:
You set a boundary without sounding rigid—and reinforce that your time has value.

🌐 In Other News 

💻 Win an ASUS Ultra Thin Laptop

Steamy Kitchen is giving away a lightweight, high-performance ASUS laptop—ideal for work or travel. Enter now for a chance to upgrade your tech setup.

✈️ Fly Business Class for 77% Off with SkyLux Travel

SkyLux Travel offers up to 77% off business class fares through exclusive deals with major airline alliances like Star Alliance, Oneworld, and SkyTeam. Enjoy flexible payment options, lost baggage protection, and 24/7 expert support for destinations worldwide.

🖼️ Curate Your Resume with Templates That Stand Out

Browse free, customizable resumes designed for curator roles — with clear layouts and role-specific examples that teach you how to tailor your resume to your employer's exact desires.

🗺️ Smart Travel: How to Plan Your Trip with Ease

This guide breaks down simple, stress-free steps for planning your next trip — from picking a destination to organizing your itinerary.

📊 What Meta’s Retail Push Means for Your Ad Strategy

Meta’s new tools—like AI-powered ad formats and better sales tracking—are built to attract retail media dollars. If you run ads or sell online, these changes could shape where and how you spend your budget. 

🌍 52 Places to Go in 2025: NYT’s Global Picks

Looking for your next adventure? This curated list of 52 global destinations offers fresh ideas—whether you’re into culture, nature, or hidden gems. Browse through exactly what makes each of these cities the perfect destination for you.  

Until next week,

The Nomad Cloud Team ⛅️