Guides

Guides for travellers

How things work abroad, what doesn’t, and how to travel smarter for less — written plainly, from official sources.

Why ChatGPT, Netflix or your bank might not work abroad — and what actually fixes it
ChatGPT says “not available”, Netflix shows other titles, the bank code never arrives. The real reason is your IP location — and it is easy to plan for.Is 1 Mbps enough? What 512 kbps, 1, 5 and 10 Mbps really let you do
Maps, calls, video and Full HD at 512 kbps, 1, 5 and 10 Mbps — checked against Netflix, YouTube and Zoom’s own published figures.How to spend half as much on travel data — without giving anything up
Why travellers overpay for data abroad, and the simple habits that cut the bill while keeping maps, calls and video.Internet in China: what’s blocked, what usually works, and how to arrive ready
Google, WhatsApp and Instagram in China, Alipay and WeChat Pay for foreign cards, and why a travel eSIM usually works without a VPN.Winter in Asia: the apps, the networks and the plans for Japan, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam
What to have on your phone before a winter trip to Japan, South Korea, Thailand or Vietnam — local apps, maps that work, and plans from the first minute.Truck drivers: truly usable unlimited data for weeks on the road
Weeks in the cab, video every night, a tablet on hotspot: how much speed a driver really needs, and plans that keep going all month.Flight attendants and pilots: one eSIM for wherever the roster sends you
Short layovers, changing rosters, a new country every few days: how crews keep data cheap with regional and global plans.Central Asia and the Caucasus: mobile internet for Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
Unlimited data for Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan: prices, the apps that help, and plans for several countries.How to compare travel eSIMs: the eight questions that matter
Fair use, the speed after the daily amount, the IP location, when the days start, hotspot and refunds: how to read any eSIM offer properly.