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Buying a SIM card in the USA

by Anne Betts | Jan 13, 2020 | Travel Tech, USA

Updated January 13, 2020 This latest update highlights T-Mobile’s transition of its tourist plan to an almost identical plan of the T-Mobile MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) Ultra Mobile. Because the plans and setup are so similar, my previous reviews of...

Buying a SIM card in New Zealand

by Anne Betts | May 7, 2019 | Travel Tech, New Zealand

Updated May 7, 2019 In many countries, the average traveller can manage with free Wi-Fi. This isn’t the case in New Zealand. If you want to stay connected, buying a SIM card in New Zealand is the more convenient and affordable option. Free Wi-Fi isn’t the norm During...

Buying a SIM card in Italy

by Anne Betts | Apr 21, 2018 | Travel Tech, Italy

When purchasing a prepaid mobile travel plan for your phone, it’s helpful to have desirable criteria and features in mind. My own list had served me well until the inconvenient and costly experience of buying a SIM card in Italy in 2018. As a result, I’ve added...

5 Steps to using Wi-Fi in Cuba

by Anne Betts | Dec 24, 2017 | Travel Tech, Cuba

Using Wi-Fi in Cuba isn’t something one does while juggling other things. It’s a stand-alone activity that needs to be coordinated with others. These 5 steps to using Wi-Fi in Cuba will help you plan your approach. Note: Information is accurate as of December 2017,...

Best portable travel speaker

by Anne Betts | May 31, 2017 | Travel Tech

Music has a way of making travel memories sweeter. Until technology advances to the point of improving the built-in speakers on Smartphones and tablets, your best bet is to look for a portable speaker. To the packing light traveller, speakers are a luxury most of us...

Are AirPods perfect for travel?

by Jacob Halbach | May 23, 2017 | Travel Tech

AirPods are Apple’s Bluetooth earbuds, released mainly for later iPhone models due to the lack of a headphone jack. They’re meant to be easy to use, and the perfect companion for your iPhone. But, are AirPods perfect for travel? How do they sound? The sound is...