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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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Guide

Best eSIM for Europe: The Holafly Guide for Multi-Country Travel

The Holafly Europe eSIM covers 33 countries on one plan, with no SIM swaps and no roaming surprises. Here is our tested review of coverage, prices as of August 2026, and when a monthly plan wins.

Mar 9, 2026 7 min read

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Best eSIM for Italy: Holafly Tested Across Genoa, Lucca and Naples

We used Holafly across a month in Italy in 2022 and again in Rome and Milan in 2021. Current plans, pricing, coverage, and when the Europe eSIM is the better buy.

Mar 8, 2026 7 min read

Review

Holafly Plans Review: Is the Global eSIM Subscription Worth It?

Holafly Plans review: one eSIM covering 160+ destinations, at $49.90 a month for 25GB or $64.90 for unlimited. Annual billing takes 15% off and code ADAMANDLINDS stacks another 10% on top in the cart.

Feb 24, 2026 6 min read

Comparison

Best eSIM for multi-country East Asia: Japan, Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, and Macau (2026)

Which Holafly plan for a Japan-Korea week, a Tokyo-to-Shanghai trip, or a full HK-Macau-China circuit. What we tested personally (Japan, Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Shanghai), what we didn't (Macau), and when Holafly Plans beats stacking destination eSIMs.

Feb 22, 2026 10 min read

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Holafly Review 2026: Disadvantages, Reliability, and How to Fix eSIM Issues (Honest Take)

Holafly review for 2026: real disadvantages, reliability tested across 19 countries, and step-by-step fixes when your eSIM stops working. Use code ADAMANDLINDS for 5-10% off.

Feb 15, 2026 13 min read

Resource

Holafly Promo Code 2026: Save Up to 30% on eSIM Data Plans | ADAMANDLINDS Discount

Holafly promo code 2026: Use ADAMANDLINDS for 5% off eSIM plans, 10% off monthly unlimited, or ~30% with annual billing. Verified working. Save on 200+ destinations.

Jan 23, 2026 10 min read

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Best eSIM for Thailand 2026: Holafly Discount Code ADAMANDLINDS (Save 5%)

Best Thailand eSIM for 2026: unlimited data with Holafly on the True and DTAC networks. Use code ADAMANDLINDS for 5% off. Thailand destination eSIM from $11.31 for three days (about $2.34/day on the 30-day plan) with 4G/5G in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket.

Jan 3, 2026 10 min read

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Best eSIM for Taiwan: Holafly Guide + Discount Code (2026)

Complete guide to the best Taiwan eSIM for 2026. Unlimited data with Holafly, as low as $2.34 a day with code ADAMANDLINDS, plus setup, coverage, and real family notes from two weeks in Taipei.

Sep 20, 2025 8 min read

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Complete China Travel Guide: eSIM, VPN & 240-Hour Visa

Complete China travel guide for families: 240-hour visa-free transit experience, Holafly eSIM with built-in VPN, Alipay setup, and Shanghai tips. Real experience from traveling parents.

Sep 15, 2025 7 min read

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Cruise Ship Cell Phone and Internet Guide: Complete 2025 Connectivity Guide

Complete guide to cell phone and internet connectivity on cruise ships in 2025. Learn WiFi costs, avoid roaming charges, and stay connected at ports with eSIM solutions.

Sep 14, 2025 8 min read

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Holafly South Korea eSIM: 2026 Guide and Discount Code

We ran thirteen days in Seoul on Holafly's Korea eSIM, in a country where Google Maps cannot route you anywhere. Updated 2 August 2026 with current prices, networks, the 1GB daily hotspot, and 5-10% off with code ADAMANDLINDS.

Sep 12, 2025 8 min read

Review

Holafly China eSIM Review: Our Week in Shanghai (Built-In VPN Actually Works!)

Use code ADAMANDLINDS for 5% off. Our honest Holafly China eSIM review from a week in Shanghai with three kids. Built-in VPN, unlimited data, and real-world performance at Disney, food tours, and ancient water towns.

Sep 10, 2025 11 min read