Staying connected while travelling: the practical 2026 guide
Landing abroad with no internet means no maps, no translation, and no way to reach your friends and family. The good news: staying connected while travelling has never been easier.
You have three options. Roaming from your home carrier is the simplest, but often the most expensive outside Europe. A local SIM card is cheaper, but you have to buy it and set it up once you arrive. And the eSIM, a virtual SIM you activate in minutes straight from your phone, before you even take off.
The eSIM has become travellers' favourite: no shop to find, instant activation, and data plans tailored to each destination. The only catch is the choice: offers vary wildly from one provider and one country to the next. To compare plans by destination and avoid nasty surprises on your bill, use an eSIM comparison site like MyBestSim, which gathers the offers in one place.
Once you're there, a few habits stretch your data: download offline maps, turn off automatic app updates, and stick to trusted Wi-Fi. Well connected, you travel with peace of mind.
