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One eSIM to rule them all.
Today's email is about crying. More specifically: crying at roaming charges. Now, that may sound silly, but if you've ever had to resort to your native SIM's mobile data to sort things out abroad... Then you may have also been charged hundreds of dollars for it. And you may, too, have cried over your roaming charges. I’ve tried just about every trick to stay connected on the road — local SIM cards, overpriced airport counters, and dodgy Wi-Fi that works everywhere except where you actually need it. I’ve grown to love eSIMs because they’re dead simple. Buy online, scan a code, and poof. Like magic. Two of the biggest names in the game are Holafly and Airalo — and we recently put them head-to-head to see which one’s worth your dollaridoos. And also which one might save your ass when Google Maps magically stops working at 2 am.
Want More Options? 📡If you’re like me, you’ve got about 20 tabs open before every trip to figure out the best everything for your trip. And SIM cards are one of the most important things we search for nowadays. Because we can't just risk it. The Broke Backpacker has been around, so The Broke Backpacker knows 🤓 and we rounded up all the best ways to stay connected. From physical SIMs to flexible eSIMs to tips on how to get local deals without getting scammed — it’s all here in one place.
Bonus: Know Your Baggage Limits 👀While we’re on the topic of surprise travel costs... Airlines love catching you out with SNEAKY baggage fees. We just dropped a fresh guide and a handy calculator to check baggage rules for all the big airlines in one spot. So pack smart, dodge the fees, and spend that cash because you want to and not because you're forced to.
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