Phone And Internet
Staying connected abroad no longer means expensive roaming or hunting for a local SIM card on arrival. An eSIM is a digital SIM you buy online and install before you travel, so you have mobile data as soon as you land, and on most recent phones you can keep your usual number active for calls and texts at the same time.
Before buying, check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked, that the plan covers every country you will visit, how much data you need and for how many days, and whether the plan includes a phone number or data only. Regional and global plans suit trips through several countries. A VPN is worth adding when you use public Wi-Fi in hotels, airports and cafes, because it encrypts your connection.
For eSIM data, Airalo's eSIM plans cover most countries with local, regional and global options, Holafly focuses on plans for international trips, and Saily and Ubigi are worth comparing for your route. For privacy, Proton VPN, Mullvad VPN and IVPN all have no-logs policies, and Mullvad and IVPN also accept anonymous payment.
Perfect Privacy VPN has shut down; its page explains what former subscribers should do.
