Over the years I have used a number of different combinations of 'SIM Cards' and 'eSIMs' when travelling. Here is how I currently manage communications. eSIM I currently use an eSIM for communication on my home countries network. (based in Australia I use BOOST) When I am overseas this allows me to receive text messages … Continue reading SIM for Travel
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Buying a Phone Power Bank
In January this year Bangkok Airport Security confiscated my Phone Power Bank because I couldn't prove it was below the regulation limit. I thought it was ridiculous as it was apparent from its small size it was only around 5,000mAh (milli Amp hours) Airline Regulations Any battery that you take on board should not exceed … Continue reading Buying a Phone Power Bank
Free WiFi, Is It Overrated?
Fifteen years ago we used to use Internet Cafes to get on the net. Now they seem to have disappeared. For the last 7 or 8 years everyone has been looking for Free WiFi. . . . . but for how much longer? Risks Using free wifi can mean a risk of; data theft, malware … Continue reading Free WiFi, Is It Overrated?
Bad Facebook Posts
Tigers Nest Bhutan Do you sometimes get a little bit jealous when your friends go to all those exotic places, like Bhutan, and then rub it in with lots of photographs on Facebook. Well I have an antidote to that because I make a point of posting bad holiday photographs on facebook. Most people would … Continue reading Bad Facebook Posts