What to ask about carrier travel data

Before you zip up your luggage, grab your passport, and leave for the airport, you might want to ask a few questions about carrier travel data plans and what to expect on your next bill.   Otherwise, you'll arrive in a new place and probably receive a little warning text: "You are now roaming! Roaming rates are as follows ..."   That's the carrier's way of saying "You've been warned, pal! Be careful, or your next bill might be...

How to use packing cubes

How to use packing cubes (even for carry-on luggage)

Packing cubes are fantastic for keeping your luggage neatly organized while you're travelling.   Imagine unzipping your bag and seeing a tidy array of little containers, and knowing exactly where everything is, without needing to rifle through all of it....

What is travel data?

What is travel data?

When you jet off on vacation, travel data is the most affordable way to keep your phone connected.   Travel data lets you latch onto local networks for a lower rate than if you were to rely on your home...

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What are roaming charges and how do I avoid them?

Roaming charges are the fees you pay when you use your mobile phone outside of your normal coverage area, and they can add up quickly if you're not careful.   What are roaming charges? When you sign up for a...

What’s the best international travel data plan?

What’s the best international travel data plan?

Shopping for a SIM card or data plan in your own country can be frustrating, so just imagine trying to get your phone set up with an international travel data plan in a country you’ve never even visited before.   ...

Are there good data plans overseas?

Are there good data plans overseas?

Looking for data plans overseas? Ah, you've come to the right place. There are certain things you don’t want to leave to chance when you’re traveling, and we’re willing to bet one of those is your phone.   Like it...

iPads are irreplaceable pieces of tech that make it easier to work, create, and unwind, but an iPad data plan keeps you connected on the go.

Help! I need an iPad data plan when I travel

iPads are irreplaceable pieces of tech that make it easier to work, create, and unwind, but in order to email, send messages, and video-call with your favorite people while you’re traveling, you need an iPad data plan.   Not everyone...