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 SIM card to provide data while we're away.   From packing and phone prep to actually getting to our destination and using the data, I thought it would be fun to share the real-time process of how to use...

Is airport Wi-Fi safe? Scams are more common than you think

Is airport Wi-Fi safe? Scams are more common than you think

I’d never thought much about airport Wi-Fi safety until my friend exclaimed “I’ll NEVER use airport Wi-Fi again in my life after what happened!”   She’d just returned home from a fabulous vacation two weeks earlier, and her reaction surprised...

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AIRPORT HACKS: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

It’s considered one of Europe’s best airports, and it’s indeed a treat to have a layover at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Though it is the continent’s third busiest airport, it’s easy to navigate with great places to grab a bite...

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Seriously cool Canadian airport perks

As any frequent flyer knows, airports can be terrible and boring places. On long layovers, you’re often stuck for something to do. Surely, they should have movie theatres and bowling alleys in order to capitalize on all that dead time...

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AIRPORT HACKS: Miami International Airport (MIA)

Miami International Airport (MIA) is massive and busy, but manages to offer enough to travelers that it doesn’t seem to be as bland and hellish as other large U.S. airports.   Like Miami itself, MIA has a Latin flare in...

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AIRPORT HACKS: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Considering that it is the fourth busiest airport in the world (based on number of passengers), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) can seem a little underwhelming when you’re stuck there on a long layover.    LAX is huge (with nine...