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Everything we know about eSIMs from four years of full-time travel. How they work, which providers we've tested, and why we switched from local SIMs early on and haven't looked back.

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Itinerary

5 days in Tokyo with kids: the family itinerary we actually use

Five days is our number for Tokyo with kids: enough for Asakusa, teamLab, Odaiba, Disney, and everything in between without forcing it. Here is the exact itinerary we run when we come back, with the maps, Klook links, and eSIM setup we actually use.

Jul 10, 2026 13 min read

Review

Holafly Always On: The 1GB Fallback That Changes How We Travel

Holafly's Always On feature gives you 1GB of free data every month, included with every Holafly eSIM from the moment you install and active across 150+ destinations. Here's what that means in practice.

May 10, 2026 8 min read

Review

Best eSIM for Japan: What We Use After More than a Year There

We've spent over a year in Japan across multiple trips and cities. Here's the eSIM we actually use, why unlimited data matters more in Japan than almost anywhere else, and how to get connected before you land.

Apr 4, 2026 7 min read

Guide

How to Get Affordable Data Plans for Global Travel

International roaming fees are one of travel's nastier surprises. Here's how to avoid them entirely and get unlimited data from under $4 a day.

Mar 31, 2026 5 min read

Comparison

Best Prepaid SIM Cards for Tourists: Holafly vs Airalo vs Airhub (2026)

The prepaid SIM card for tourists has evolved dramatically. For most destinations, an eSIM beats a physical card on every practical dimension.

Mar 30, 2026 10 min read

Comparison

Reviews of Popular Travel SIM Card Providers

Travel SIM card reviews are full of affiliate-driven noise. Here's an honest comparison based on three years of actual use across 33 countries.

Mar 30, 2026 4 min read

Comparison

Best Providers for Virtual SIM Cards in the USA

If you're visiting the United States, skip the airport phone shop. An eSIM installed before departure costs less and connects faster.

Mar 30, 2026 3 min read

Comparison

Reviews of Services Offering Data for Overseas Trips

We don't review products we haven't used. After 33 countries and three years of full-time travel, here's our honest take on international data services.

Mar 30, 2026 4 min read

Guide

Where to Buy a Data Plan for a Trip to Mexico

We lived in Playa del Carmen long enough to find our favorite taco spot. Here's the honest answer on getting data for a Mexico trip.

Mar 30, 2026 4 min read

Guide

Best International SIM Cards for Travelers Visiting Europe

The best SIM card for European travel isn't a physical card at all. Here's how eSIMs work across 40 countries — and how to save 5% on yours.

Mar 30, 2026 5 min read

Review

Best eSIM for China: What Actually Works Behind the Firewall

The Holafly China eSIM has a VPN built into the plan, so Google, WhatsApp and Gmail load without installing anything separately. We ran it across Shanghai as a family of five in September 2025. Code ADAMANDLINDS takes 5% off.

Mar 18, 2026 6 min read

Review

Best eSIM for Spain: Holafly Plans, Pricing and Coverage

Current Holafly Spain eSIM plans, pricing and coverage across Barcelona, the coasts and the islands, and when the cheaper Spain plan beats the Europe eSIM.

Mar 12, 2026 6 min read