Travel Tips

Planning your trip to the FIFA World Cup 2026 and looking for the best eSIM for the FIFA World Cup 2026? This is a complete guide with everything you need to know about using an eSIM for traveling in the USA, Canada and Mexico during the World Cup including a comparison of the best eSIMs, network coverage, data plans, prices and real travel tips.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted across 3 countries and 16 host cities in North America including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.

That means many football fans will not just stay in one place, but travel between cities, stadiums and even countries. Whether you are ordering an Uber after the match, navigating public transport, looking for restaurants or updating your social media live from the stadium, having reliable mobile data on your phone will be essential.

Imagine you’ve just finished a delicious dinner in Tokyo and you’re impressed with impeccable service. You pull cash out of your pocket for a tip, and the waitperson looks uncomfortable. They refuse the tip, but you insist, leaving it on the table when they don’t accept. The next thing you know, they’re chasing you down the street to return your money. What on earth is going on? In this scenario, you’ll likely find that you’ve made a tipping faux pas.

Looking for the best eSIM for Europe travel in 2026? After testing and comparing Europe eSIMs for years, my top recommendation is the Orange Holiday Europe eSIM.

It is not always the cheapest Europe eSIM, but it is the most complete option for travelers who want reliable data, a European phone number, unlimited calls and SMS in Europe and international minutes included.

I have visited every country in Europe, all 45 of them, and after years of traveling across the continent I know that not every traveler needs the same kind of Europe eSIM. Some people only need cheap mobile data for Google Maps, WhatsApp, train tickets and social media, while others want a complete package with calls, SMS and a European phone number.

That is exactly why I personally use and recommend an Orange eSIM for Europe for longer trips and multi-country itineraries. Most cheap Europe eSIMs are data-only, which is fine for a short city trip, but when I travel across several European countries I prefer an eSIM that gives me more than just mobile data.

Let me take you on a journey around the Northern countries in Europe. Traveling by bus is much more sustainable than by plane and you will be able to explore much more cities in one trip and if you book in advanced it is really cheap too. I traveled by bus from Amsterdam to Bremen and Hamburg in Germany and continued my road trip by bus to Copenhagen in Denmark and ended up taking a train to Malmö, Sweden. Keep reading how I did it, how much it costs and find all my travel tips for these cities.

If you’re traveling to multiple countries and don’t want to deal with buying a new SIM card in every destination, an international SIM card or global eSIM can be a great solution.

I’ve been a full-time traveler since 2012 and have tested prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs in 170 countries. For this guide, I compared the best international SIM cards and global eSIMs for traveling in 2026, looking at coverage, data packages, pricing in USD, ease of activation, and overall value for money.

Traveling to Asia and planning your trip? Stay connected but don't get stuck with high roaming charges or let slow overseas data roaming plans annoy you. Get yourself a travel sim card for Asia with data.

This is a complete guide for finding the best physical prepaid sim card or eSIM for traveling to Asia in 2026.

Traveling to Europe any time soon and planning your trip? Don't get stuck with high roaming charges or slow overseas data roaming bundles which limit the internet speed! Get the best 4G/5G network and free data roaming in all EU countries. This is your guide for buying a prepaid sim card in Europe with up to date prices per country as of November 2024.

First world problems because of Corona: where to travel this summer? But for real guys… don’t forget to be grateful for having a European passport that makes it possible to travel around the world so easily in the first place. Lockdown? Don’t forget to some people are forever in a ‘lockdown’ simply because their passport makes it impossible to travel!

Our first world problems aren’t really a problem, it is just an issue!

There is no better feeling than setting everything ready to embark on a trip to Africa. Having your travel bag and camera at hand knowing you are going to have extraordinary wildlife encounters, the excitement is unrivalled. In this article I found you the most amazing African safari quotes to get you even more excited to pack your bags.

You have probably heard about the Ocean Medallion technology from my last cruise blog about the Sky Princess inaugural cruise by Princess Cruises, but aren’t too sure what it’s all about. Ocean Medallion is the latest and most advanced technology at sea that makes cruising more enjoyable, simple, and relaxing. In this blog I will tell you everything about the Ocean Medallion technology you need to know.

Three months after my first visit to Venice I already flew back. Yes I love Venice, but this time it had a much bigger meaning than taking a gondola through the canals. Princess Cruises celebrated the first sail away of its brand new cruise ship the Sky Princess and guess who was invited for the Sky Princess inaugural cruise from Trieste to Athens.

Looking for the best SIM card for Europe in 2026?

Whether you’re visiting one country or traveling across multiple European destinations, having reliable mobile data is essential. From navigation and bookings to WhatsApp and travel apps, a good SIM card or eSIM can save you money and frustration while traveling in Europe.

I’ve been a full-time travel blogger since 2012 and I’m on a journey to visit every country in the world. As of 2026, I’ve traveled to almost 170 countries, which means buying and testing prepaid SIM cards and eSIMs has become a normal part of my travels. I personally test mobile data solutions in real-world situations, not just on paper.

When I was younger I always wanted to have a position in a corporate company that would allow me to fly all over the world in business class. Flying like this always was a dream, but because of the perks of my job being a professional travel blogger it became reality. I was on my way trekking in Nepal and attending the Himalayan Travel Mart 2019 in Kathmandu when I enjoyed the A380 Qatar Airways business class from Frankfurt to Doha and onwards to Kathmandu.

Most of the best places to visit in Europe are completely overrun by tourists. Still worth it? Yes, sure. There is a reason why people travel to Europe and visit London, Paris, Rome, Venice, Amsterdam, Santorini and many other popular tourist destinations in Europe.

But if you have seen these amazing places or are looking for some hidden gems off the beaten path then check out my list of unique places to visit in Europe for 2025.

There’s much more to a casino than its gaming tables, spinning roulette machines and whizzing and whirring slots. The very best casinos in the world know that they have to offer their guests that something more to entice them into their establishment – especially now when gamers are heading to online casinos in their droves.

After years and years of contemplating taking a cruise holiday or not, last month I finally did it. My first cruise was a fact and I sailed from Barcelona to Rome on the Mediterranean Sea with Princess Cruises. In this blog I will give you an inside in all the activities I did on my trip and give you the best Mediterranean cruise excursions tips.

A couple weeks ago the moment was finally there: after endless travel adventures around the world in more than 100 countries in 7 years I finally did my first cruise. Obviously super excited I boarded one of those bigger ships in the world: the Crown Princess in Barcelona. On this western Mediterranean cruise I explored in total 6 different ports in 4 different countries. In this blog I will give you tips for a cruise around the med and everything you need to know when you are about to book this trip. Also included is the itinerary of my 7 day Mediterranean cruise and excursion tips.

After almost 7 years traveling and visiting more than 100 countries I finally embarked one of those big ships I had always been willing to go on. My first cruise was a fact!

In Barcelona I went onboard the Crown Princess of Princess Cruises and set sail for a 7-day cruise on the Mediterranean towards Rome. As I was extremely excited and wanted to go in with zero expectations, I did not do any research about a what to expect on a first cruise. For you though I wrote this guide with first time cruise tips so you get an idea of cruise do's and don'ts.

Who is not dreaming about diving in Maldives? Or what about a liveaboard in Raja Ampat or diving in Sipadan, Malysia. These are just some of the most amazing scuba diving destinations in the world that I have been to. However I haven't been diving since 2014 now. Why not? Long lasting ear problems are keeping me out of the water, despite an eardrum surgery.

Within less than a week there is a big thing coming up for me! Remember those days 4 years ago when I was living in Koh Tao, Thailand? While doing my Divemaster training I ruptured my eardrum. Now 4 years later I am finally getting a special surgery so I can go scuba diving again. But that also means no flights for the next two months. Perfect timing to make my last flight in a while a memorable one: flying the new Qsuite Business Class from Qatar Airways.

Waking up has never been among my favorite things to do and definitely not when you know it is cold and dark outside and you have to go to work. I used to have an office job and live in Netherlands where in winter I drove to work when it was dark and came home in the darkness. If that is what you are facing this winter than this inspiring post with colorful breakfast images and ideas from breakfast foods around the world should help you get back into the holiday mood.

How many flights I board a year? I don’t know anymore to be honest. I used to keep track of that and remember in 2013 and 104 that were about 50 a year. Nowadays it is a little bit less, but the last weeks I flew from Bali to Amsterdam with KLM, then from Amsterdam a return trip to Vietnam with Emirates and then quickly left Holland again to fly to Maldives and back to Europe with Qatar Airways.

After many years of traveling around the world I have come to the conclusion that I am a big fan of countries where you get a lot of bang for your buck! Every time I earn some money with my blog I calculate in 'months in Thailand'. As Thailand is one of the best places to backpack in the world I stranded there a lot of times and it never really cost me more than $800 a month. In this list I will give you the best backpack destinations that I have visited and some backpack destinations for beginners.

To travel the world and get paid is a dream coming true, but I don’t forget where I came from. I want to travel the world, where do I start? Be careful! Asking yourself this question can lead to a new lifestyle. Are you ready for it?

Ever since I lived in the Caribbean in 2006 I have had a crush on islands. There is simply a different vibe and people seem to be happier than elsewhere. People don’t take life so serious and live a day-to-day lifestyle rather than worrying what the future will bring them. Over the years I have learned that islandlife is totally my thing. Running around on flip-flops wearing swimmers feels so uncomplicated and that is how life should be.

How many times did you hear people saying: I want to travel the world and get paid for it. But how many people do really get paid to travel? Hardly anyone! Yes there definitely are a few exceptions, but reality tells us that those people are exceptions. I am not telling you it is impossible, but don’t fool yourself by reading blogs saying: everyone can get paid to travel the world! That is definitely not true!

Being on the road and going to the gym is not a great match. We all know that traveling is not easy and can be pretty exhausting. Even when you are at home there are many excuses to not go to the gym, so while traveling it can feel like an even bigger obstacle. I have been traveling the world for more than 4 years now, though I still try to stay in shape. There are many options on how to stay fit while traveling, but a huge part of it is your mindset!