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TripWhistle Global SOS

Local emergency numbers for 196 countries.

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Travel insurance

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SafetyWing

SafetyWing offers nomad insurance and travel medical insurance, suitable.

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Heymondo

Travel insurance company offering customizable plans with features like medical assistance, trip cancellation, and a travel assistance app.

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MoneySuperMarket

Another prominent UK price comparison website offering a range of financial products, including travel insurance tailored.

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GoCompare

A UK-based comparison website that allows users to find and compare various travel insurance policies, including options.

Weather & air quality

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Windy.com

Highly detailed weather and wind forecasts worldwide.

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Met Office Weather

The official app from the UK's national meteorological service, providing highly accurate local forecasts.

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BBC Weather

A popular and widely used weather app from the BBC, offering comprehensive forecasts and a clean interface.

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Mountain-Forecast.com

Provides detailed mountain weather forecasts.

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