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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

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

Guide

Do You Keep Your Phone Number with Holafly? Complete Guide to eSIM and Phone Numbers

Keep your phone number when using Holafly eSIM. Here's how dual SIM works, how to set it up, and how to avoid roaming charges while staying reachable on your original number.

Aug 22, 2025 7 min read

Review

What are the disadvantages of Holafly?

And why we still choose Holafly.

Aug 21, 2025 4 min read

Guide

Best eSIM Cards for Family Travel: Complete Guide to International Data Plans (2026)

How a family of five stays online across countries on one shared eSIM line. Destination eSIMs vs global subscriptions, our tested top five, and pricing checked August 2026.

Aug 16, 2025 10 min read

Resource

Simlocal Discount Codes and Coupons July 2025

This page contains the best Simlocal promo codes, curated by our team. Save up to 10% off at Simlocal.

Jul 3, 2025 3 min read

Resource

Holafly Promo Code July 2026: Save 5% on eSIM Data Plans | ADAMANDLINDS Code

Save 5% on Holafly eSIM plans with code ADAMANDLINDS. Works on all destinations, unlimited data plans, and top-ups. Not one-time use - save every time you travel! Tested by our family across 20+ countries.

Jul 1, 2025 6 min read

Comparison

Which is better, SimLocal, Airalo or Holafly?

We have used Holafly, Airalo, and SimLocal across Europe and Asia since 2022. Here is an honest comparison of coverage, data, voice and SMS, price, and which one fits your trip.

Jun 21, 2025 10 min read