Travel Smarter

I wanted one sandal that could handle substantial walking, heat, water and everyday city use in Southeast Asia. After trying several options, I chose the original Teva Tirra — while accepting that it would not replace every other shoe.

Wise has become one part of how I manage money while travelling: useful for many foreign-currency purchases and cash withdrawals, but not a replacement for credit cards or cash. Here is how I actually use it and where the trade-offs are.