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Comment on Finding the Best eSIM for International Travel: Your Ultimate Guide by Nora

Nora — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 21:11:48 +0000

Hi Ian,
What a fantastic comment – thank you for sharing your experience!
Indeed, the biggest challenge to using an eSIM is the 2-factor authentication. There are two potential ways around it:
A) Some phone plans allow for “wifi calling and texting” which means you can still get your authentication texts/calls if you are on a WiFi connection, with your roaming turned off.
B) You could forward your home phone number calls and texts to your eSIM number.
C) If you can’t forward to the eSIM number (eg: the French number) because it’s long-distance, then you can forward them to a local online number, that you can get from services like Skype or Hushed or Tossable Digits, which for a small fee, give you a phone number that can be used over WiFi and Data.

Hope this helps!

Comment on Finding the Best eSIM for International Travel: Your Ultimate Guide by Ian Wilson

Ian Wilson — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:50:13 +0000

Hello, I just came to this discussion via Xero shoes. I live in Canada and recently made a trip to the UK; I purchased an Esim from Orange for this trip, this gave me a phone number and data. This is what I found:
– It worked but I had to manually select the right data gateway on my phone
– I had way more data than I needed (Whatsapp uses very little)
– I was provided with a French phone number and I found that modern phones know how to dial correctly if your contacts are stored correctly in the “+” format. The phone had no trouble correctly calling a Canadian number from the UK with a phone that had a French phone number.
– I was caught out by one thing. I have 2 factor authentication set up on bank accounts and other things. This works by sending a text message to the number that they have on file. My normal phone number was not active while I was away (company does not offer international roaming) so I was unable to log in to some services that I use.
-One thing that I worried about but did not end up being a problem was if Whatsapp would want to re-verify my account using my normal phone number. I don’t know if this ever happens in practice

Comment on My Search for the Perfect Travel Sandal by Jade

Jade — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:00:00 +0000

In reply to Julio Moreno. Woven leather slip-on are also a great option for men as they can fit that sweet spot between not too causal, yet functional, keep feet clean or less rocks to deal with, can wear them on sand, easy to get on/off and breathable leather. Sure they can get wet though avoid this often. Sure can hike some thou avoid lots, likely like jogging in them;) They have limits. Thou depending on what planning to do might be your thing. If lite/not bulky than two pairs might take traveling of course wearing one. I like mephisto sandals! Wayyy better than birks!!!! I can walk all day in them they look good in dressy or sporty. I got them wet lots in Spain/Portugal, in fact glad had them for that reason and were fine on cobble sidewalks. They’re tad heavy so looking at what they offered yet in lighter. I can’t do flip flops or thongs or crocs. + Debating slip-ons or trainers with lightweight sandals for Thailand in March….see what itinerary plans make before deciding Thanks This guy likes reading to learn from others regards of their gender or what their feet look like

Comment on The Complete & Easy Guide to Insurance for Travelers by Christine

Christine — Thu, 09 May 2024 02:01:25 +0000

Thank you Nora, this is the best article ever that I’ve read on this and posted a link to it from our website. I always get so much out of everything you share here on your site. Thank you for sharing your experience and learnings in such a fun and informative way! Best wishes on your soon to be travels! Blessings, Christine

Comment on How to Book Monthly Digital Nomad Accommodation (alternatives to AirBnB) by Nora

Nora — Tue, 07 May 2024 19:05:46 +0000

In reply to Michelle.

Hi Michelle,
Thank you so much for sharing your experience – it helps us all! And I’m sorry that happened to you.

Comment on How to Book Monthly Digital Nomad Accommodation (alternatives to AirBnB) by Michelle

Michelle — Tue, 07 May 2024 04:34:03 +0000

Hi Nora, i will comment that i had a horrible experience with Homelike in Barcelona. I was already living in BCN with a different agency and wanted to move to a new neighborhood. I found an apartment with Homelike. They refused to let me inspect the apartment for existing damage or problems before i paid the security deposit (although i had already paid the first month’s rent); they wanted an upload of my passport a week before my move-in date (never heard of that before–what an opportunity for an identity theft!); and they would not agree to having their mandatory cleaning service use organic products that i proposed to pay for. Since they would not agree to my requests, they deemed me a “no-show” several days before my actual move-in date and then said that it was i who had cancelled and they kept my first month’s rent as a cancellation fee. YMMV.

Comment on Wise vs PayPal: How I Saved $2,000+ in Banking Fees by Nora

Nora — Sat, 04 May 2024 14:08:44 +0000

In reply to Mercedes. Hi Mercedes, You can use Wise to transfer money as well!

Comment on Wise vs PayPal: How I Saved $2,000+ in Banking Fees by Mercedes

Mercedes — Sat, 04 May 2024 07:34:22 +0000

Thanks so much for this article – just wanted to say how helpful it was! It seems like this is the case, but just to confirm – is using a Wise bank account the way you suggested in this article a better & more affordable option than just using Wise to transfer between international bank accounts?

Comment on Ultralight Packable Backpacks: Essential Travel Accessories by Nora

Nora — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:31:57 +0000

In reply to K. Hi K, Fantastic tip for one bag travel! I have run into this exact challenge; traveling with one bag that had to be checked. Luckily I had my packable backpack and I took out the things I needed to carry on the plane with me. I didn't have it all pre-packed though.

Comment on Top Packing Hacks: Best Travel Accessories for 2024 by Nora

Nora — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 18:30:27 +0000

In reply to Dan Blake.

Hey Dan,
I haven’t tried it yet, but I think it looks really cool! I like how useful it becomes at your destination to hold stuff if the closets/drawers leave something to be desired.
Have you tried it?