In this post, I’ll be discussing the best ways to find reliable internet for travel, and how to get data abroad so that you can easily stay connected. Whether you’re a digital nomad, a backpacker, or simply on vacation, staying connected while abroad has never been more important. As a remote worker myself, there are … Read more
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In this post, I’ll be discussing the best ways to find reliable internet for travel, and how to get data abroad so that you can easily stay connected.
Whether you’re a digital nomad, a backpacker, or simply on vacation, staying connected while abroad has never been more important. As a remote worker myself, there are very few things as frustrating as not being able to get decent internet access while traveling internationally.
There are several ways to get internet on the road. From eSIMs (my personal favorite) to portable mobile hotspots and routers, to good old-fashioned free public WiFi networks, each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages.
I spend most of the year traveling and working remotely and have tried and tested most of the options available. Within this blog, I’ll be sharing with you my thoughts, findings, and personal recommendations in this comprehensive guide on how to get internet away from home.
How to Get Internet When Traveling
There are various different ways to access the internet while traveling. The right one for you may depend on a few factors, such as the length of your trip, where in the world you will be traveling, and how much data you need.
I’ve included details of each method in this guide to finding internet for travelers.
1. Get an eSIM (The Best Way to Get Internet For Travel)
My number-one recommendation, and the method that I use most commonly to get internet access when traveling, is to buy an eSIM. I’ve used eSIMs in various countries worldwide and they’re great for all kinds of travel.
An eSIM (short for embedded SIM) is a virtual SIM card that allows you to connect to the local mobile data network without needing to buy and insert an old-fashioned physical SIM card.
Getting a local SIM card for each country you visit takes time, (a lot of time in some places), can be costly, and also means that you don’t have internet access from the moment that you arrive in the country until you are able to get everything set up.
A far more convenient option is to use an eSIM with a company such as Holafly (Goats On The Road readers receive 5% off using this link). Holafly is an international eSIM provider that offers prepaid eSIMs in more than 160 destinations around the world and a variety of unlimited data plans.
They also have fantastic reviews on Trustpilot and provide one of the best ways to get internet on the road.
Using Holafly is infinitely more convenient than local eSIMs and you can set everything up in advance of traveling; meaning you have internet access from the second you touch down in your destination – no more trying to connect to patchy WiFi in the airport.
Goats On The Road Experience with Holafly eSIM in Europe
We recently flew from the Caribbean to Bulgaria, with 2 days spent in England to break up the journey. We easily activated our Holafly eSIMs for Europe the morning we flew out of Grenada.
When we landed at London Gatwick Airport (while we were still on the runway), we simply switched on our eSIMs and were able to get online.
Having data right away meant that we could search for the best transportation to get into the city center from the airport, and check the latest instructions from our Airbnb host.
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