Airalo Review for Country-Hopping in the Balkans: Staying Connected from Greece to Montenegro
I spent two weeks on Amorgos, my favorite Greek island, with excellent cell service across the majority of the island. When I first switched to an eSIM-only iPhone, I was extremely hesitant because I travel full-time and need to be connected to be able to work. Now,...
I Used SafetyWing Travel Insurance in Southeast Asia—Here’s How It Went
From a ski trip in the French Alps to backpacking South America, travel insurance is one of the most important things to purchase for any trip. When it comes to insurance, you insure what you can’t afford to pay yourself. Unlike health insurance in the United States,...
17 Essential Travel Apps to Download Before your Next Trip (2025 Guide)
While the nostalgic part of me misses the days of paper maps and film cameras, smart phones do make travel and life a lot easier. Here’s a recap of my current favorite travel apps – almost all of them are free!
9 Things to do in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) that are Actually Worth Your Time
A statue of Ho Chi Minh sits outside the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City building on Nguyen Hue Walking Street. Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) is the sleek modern paradox to Hanoi’s ancient streets. With a population of eight million, the city is flooded with...
Airalo International eSim Review for iPhone
On a recent work trip to Japan and Southeast Asia, I tested Airalo’s local and regional eSIM for iPhone for two months. Overall, Airalo worked perfectly with no issues. In this post, I talk about pricing difference between plans and how to set up your Airalo eSIM card.

