If you’ve been traveling abroad for decades like we have, you probably remember the days of juggling SIM cards – each one tied to a different country, carrier, and plan. We’ve had to navigate local shops, language barriers, and unexpected charges (we once got notices for a year after canceling a plan in Ecuador). But…
After more than a decade of nomad travel, Jedd and I have relied on both iPhone and Android phones while living and working across five continents. These days, phones have become our lifelines. This post will walk you through what really matters when choosing (or using) a phone for international travel. If you want step-by-step guidance…
When traveling in Vietnam, effective smartphone use is less of a convenience and more of a necessity. Whether you’re trying to get across a busy city like Hanoi, or communicating with local homestay hosts in Hoi An, a smartphone can be your most valuable travel tool. Even after many years visiting Vietnam, we still use…
Is your phone ready for your next trip? After a decade of nomad travel in dozens of countries, we’ve narrowed down the essential steps to prepare our smartphones for a trip. These essential pre-travel smartphone tips help us: – arrive in new places with more confidence – handle unexpected issues with more ease – navigate…
It was early in 2023 when we realized: eSIMs are a game changer for travelers. We were having dinner with a group of experienced travelers who have been all over the world and have traveled through several decades. They could speak of the many changes that they’ve experienced regarding how travel used to be different…
Please note that we have no connection to T-mobile nor were we asked to write this review. We are just very appreciative of this service and found it so helpful, that we wanted to share it with other travelers. That being said, T-mobile, please contact us….we’d love to talk with you. It’s a free call….