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...

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...

How to prevent roaming charges on vacation

10 ways to prevent roaming charges on vacation

If you're about to leave the country for a fab vacation, stop packing for just a minute and let us help you decide something important, like how you're going to prevent roaming charges.   Data roaming charges are the extra...

Google Photos is a free app that automatically backs up the photos and videos on your phone, and helps you search for the exact one you need.

10 reasons you need the Google Photos app

Consider today's post an unpaid commercial for the Google Photos app, since I'm about to convince you that it's a life-changing phone hack you can't afford to miss.   Like many people, I take a LOT of photos and videos...

Stay connected during the Opera House 50th Birthday Festival with the best eSIM for Australia.

Sydney Opera House 50th Birthday Festival: Travel Tips

Are you heading to Sydney to celebrate the Sydney Opera House’s 50th Birthday Festival, and maybe wondering what the best eSIM for Australia might be?   If you’ll be taking in the birthday celebrations, you are certainly not alone. The...

Downloadable U.S. SIM card for Canadian travellers

Downloadable U.S. SIM card for Canadian travellers

The fastest, easiest, and cheapest way to get your hands on a U.S. SIM card for Canadian travellers is by downloading one directly onto your phone or tablet. Then you'll be able to connect to U.S. networks and give your...