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Affordable cell phone plans for Canadian Snowbirds

When you're researching phone plans for Canadian Snowbirds, it can be overwhelming to review all potential cell phone options and decide which one is best.   Today, we're keeping things simple and outlining how Canadians can affordably call and text on their regular cell phone while they're spending part of the year in the United States.   The most affordable phone plans for Canadian Snowbirds   1. Get a U.S. phone number for $4.99/month   It's easy with the...

How to fly standby on your next trip

How to fly standby

If shuffling your itinerary and ending up at your destination early sounds like the ultimate air travel hack, today I'm going to teach you how to fly standby on your next trip (and why it might be a good idea)....

This is the best eSIM for Japan travel.

Best eSIM for Japan: How to use it on your trip

Are you curious what the best eSIM for Japan is, and how it can help you avoid roaming fees? Well read on, dear reader, because we’ve got you covered.    Whether you’re heading to Japan soon, or planning a future...

eSIM Japan travel guide

eSIM Japan travel guide: Don’t miss these 6 things

Ever wondered whether an eSIM Japan travel guide exists? Congratulations—you’ve stumbled upon that very thing!   Japan is a dream travel destination, and visiting this beautiful country is a bucket-list item for many (me included). It’s a distinct, ancient culture...

Pack with me as I get ready to travel from Canada to the United States

eSIM Travel Diary: 24-hour whirlwind vacation prep

Welcome to my eSIM travel diary! Tag along and get ready with me as I prep for a three-day vacation, going from Canada to the United States with nothing but a couple of carry-ons, my trusty husband, and a digital...

Staying connected on adventure travel trips.

Use data, plan ahead: Overseas adventure travel 2023

Are you planning an overseas adventure travel 2023 trip? Or heading out a little closer to home, without crossing an ocean? Then you’ve likely considered an adventure travel app or two to use on that adventure.    These can be a...

Canadian snowbird phone and data options

Top Canadian snowbird phone options, ranked by price

Every autumn, Canadian snowbirds phone the newspaper to pause their subscription, hire a neighbourhood teen to shovel their driveway occasionally, and spread their wings and fly (or drive) to warmer climates to escape the ice and snow. Many call the...