Bali travel guide
Bali's e-VoA, tourist levy and arrival card, where to stay, money, data and calling, plus the E33G remote worker visa for longer stays.
All guides
Where to go, what to sort out before you fly, how to stay online and reachable, and what a move abroad takes.
Destination guides
DestinationsItaly travel guide
Schengen entry and EES, where to go, trains, tourist taxes, data and calling, plus Italy's digital nomad visa and the rules for longer stays.
Japan travel guide
Entry rules, Visit Japan Web, the JR Pass, money, getting online and etiquette, plus the digital nomad visa and setup for longer stays in Japan.
Mexico travel guide
Visas and the digital tourist card (FMMd), regions and seasons, money and staying connected, plus temporary residence for remote workers.
Portugal travel guide
Entry rules after EES, Lisbon vs Porto vs the Algarve, trains, money and data, plus the remote work visa, tax and setup for longer stays.
Thailand travel guide
Thailand's 30-day visa exemption, the Digital Arrival Card, when to go, money and getting online, plus the DTV visa and rules for longer stays.
UAE travel guide
Visa on arrival, Dubai vs Abu Dhabi, the heat, local rules, transport and money, plus the UAE remote work visa and setup for longer stays.
USA travel guide
ESTA or visa, customs, tipping and sales tax, getting online and calling home, plus how long visitors can stay and US tax rules.
Christmas markets in Europe 2026
Official 2026 dates for nine of Europe's best-known Christmas markets, plus how to travel between them by train, what to pack and when to book.
Travel essentials
TravelEES and ETIAS explained
What the EU Entry/Exit System means at the border, who it covers, how the 90/180-day rule works, and where ETIAS stands as of October 2026.
How to avoid card and ATM fees abroad
Check your card's foreign fees, pay in the local currency, read the ATM fee screen and keep your phone reachable so a blocked card does not strand you.
How to book hotels without overpaying
Free cancellation or non-refundable, booking site or hotel direct, and the fees, reviews and checks that decide what you really pay.
How to find cheap flights
Use flexible dates and price alerts, compare on a flight search site, book direct, count the bag fees and know your rights if the flight is cancelled.
The 5 best eSIMs for Europe
Five multi-country Europe eSIMs ranked on price per 10 GB, country coverage and unlimited options, with prices checked on each provider's site.
The 5 best eSIMs for Japan
Five Japan eSIMs ranked on price, networks and unlimited options, with prices checked on each provider's own site.
The 5 best eSIMs for Thailand
Five Thailand eSIMs for Bangkok, Phuket and the islands, ranked on price, networks and unlimited options, with prices checked on each provider's site.
The 5 best eSIMs for the USA
Five eSIMs for visiting the United States, ranked on price, unlimited options and extras like calls, with prices checked on each provider's site.
The 5 best flight search sites
Google Flights, Skyscanner, Kayak, momondo and Kiwi.com ranked on price alerts, flexible date search, anywhere search and how you book.
The 5 best hotel booking sites
Booking.com, Agoda, Expedia, Hotels.com and Trip.com ranked on cancellation filters, pay later options, loyalty programs and price matching.
The best travel apps
Apps for international trips: offline maps, translation, rides and trains, currency, flights and hotels, data, calling home and official travel advice.
The travel packing checklist
What to sort and pack before an international trip: passport and visa checks, money, phone and data, chargers, carry-on liquids rules and medicines.
What to do if you lose your passport abroad
The steps to take when your passport is lost or stolen abroad, with what official US, UK and EU sources say about emergency travel documents.
Work remotely
Work RemotelyThe 5 best apps to call landlines abroad
Messaging apps only reach people on the same app. Five apps that call real landlines abroad, like banks, airlines and hotels, ranked.
The 5 best international calling apps
Five apps for calling real landlines and mobiles abroad, ranked on where you can call from, whether credit expires and what you have to sign up for.
The 5 best Skype alternatives for phone calls
Skype closed in May 2025. Five apps that call real landlines and mobiles like Skype Credit did, ranked on where they work and how their credit works.
The 5 best unlimited data eSIMs
Five travel eSIMs with unlimited data compared on real prices, daily high-speed limits and hotspot rules, so you know what "unlimited" really means.
Live abroad
Live AbroadHow to call home from abroad
The ways to call home while traveling: roaming, Wi-Fi calling, messaging apps and calling apps, plus how to dial international numbers correctly.
Moving abroad: the practical checklist
Visas, documents, banking, health insurance, keeping your home number for bank codes, staying online, calling home and taxes when you move abroad.
The 5 best Google Voice alternatives
Google Voice only works in the US. Five apps that call real phone numbers worldwide, ranked on where you can use them and how their credit works.
