How to use eSIM while travelling

Imagine cruising to a stop at your airport gate in another country, unbuckling your seatbelt, taking your device off airplane mode, and poof! You’re already connected to the local network.   It may sound like a fairy tale for weary travellers in search of a signal (and maybe a shower), but it’s becoming a daily reality for many travellers.   You see, not too long ago, tech-savvy travellers used to pick up physical SIM cards in every new country...

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How to use Twitter for airline complaints

As any frequent traveller knows, when you make a complaint to an airline, it often seems like you’re yelling into a black hole.    If you manage to get through to a customer service agent on the phone, you may...

How to activate eSIM on your iPhone

How to activate eSIM on your iPhone

One iPhone with two (or more) different cellular data plans, maybe each for a different country? It’s way easier than you might think, and there’s no need to visit your cell phone provider — you can install and activate eSIM...

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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...