17 Oct 2014

Hey travelers: have you heard about the Apple SIM on the iPad?

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi

Apple’s newest iPads may bring glad tidings to travelers. For, they include the Apple SIM, which will help you avoid extravagant charges while traveling abroad. With the Apple SIM, you will be able to select a short-term plan from a variety of carriers right in the iPad's settings area. That means, you will be able to easily select a carrier that will provide your WIFI needs in the most cost-effective manner - including a local carrier - without needing to replace physical SIM cards.

From the article, though, it is tough to know exactly what you will get day one with your new iPad. For, Apple is rolling this feature out with the non-promise of "you may" be able to choose a plan from a carrier in the country you are traveling in.

So - is this exciting? Yes - maybe. It is definitely worth investigating.

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8 Sep 2016

Taking a smartphone is one of the most important parts of traveling. However, you must be careful to ensure you do it right - especially if you are traveling and working abroad.

As a first step, you should make sure you have service at your destination. For this, do due diligence before you leave:

4 Mar 2016

Are you going abroad - even to Canada or Mexico? Being able to use your mobile devices during this travel is very important - both for keeping in touch with those at home and for using your valuable apps (like Google maps).

Check out these options for ensuring you get service to your mobile devices during your travel:

1 Jan 2015

Caution: 3-4 star hotels charge for WiFi

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi
When you stay in a 2-star hotel, you get free WI-FI. However, the further up the "stars" you go, the higher chance that you will have to pay $30/day (and more) for WI-FI!
21 Dec 2014

How to use Siri when working on the road

Submitted by Wanderlust Andi
On the road, your office is in your pocket: your mobile phone. If you have an iPhone, use Siri as your "virtual assistant" by using the features in this article.