5 tips to make your trip abroad more comfortable

Hey guys, have you bought the tickets for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris? I can't wait to fly to Paris to watch the wonderful events! It will be a memorable moment for the audience to witness athletes' excellent performance in our own eyes. Some of you may not have traveled abroad before. Here are some phone management tips for you to prepare for your journey in Paris. Hope these tips will help you have a convenient and nice experience abroad.

Check Compatibility and Unlocked Status

Ensure your phone is unlocked and compatible with European networks. This will allow you to use a local SIM card or any international plan. Contact your carrier to confirm this if you’re unsure. Having an unlocked phone can save you a lot of money on roaming charges.

International Plan or Local SIM

Research international plans offered by your carrier. These plans can provide you with data, call, and text services abroad at a predictable cost. Alternatively, buying a local SIM card in Paris is often cheaper and can provide you with a local number and plenty of data. SIM cards are available at airports, convenience stores, and mobile phone shops.

Consider using an eSIM

If your phone supports eSIM, you might consider using it. eSIM allows you to activate a cellular plan from a carrier or local provider without a physical SIM card. You can check out SFR, or international providers like Airalo or GigSky, and compare the plans they offer to see which best suits your needs.

Download Essential Apps

Downloading essential apps in advance can save your mobile data. Knowing the local apps, registering accounts in advance, and learning how to use them can make your trip more comfortable. Here are some useful apps:

(1) Maps: Google Maps and Citymapper are excellent for navigation. Download offline maps of Paris in Google Maps to ensure you have access even without an internet connection.

(2) Translation: Google Translate is helpful. Download the French language pack for offline use.

(3) Transport: RATP (Paris metro) app for navigating public transport, and Uber for ride-hailing.

(4) Travel: TripAdvisor and Yelp for restaurant and attraction reviews, XE Currency for currency conversion, and Skyscanner for flight information.

(5) Communication: WhatsApp and Skype for free international messaging and calls.

Install a VPN

For tourists going abroad, a VPN is a very useful tool. It not only protects your phone security and breaks geographical restrictions, but also has many other benefits. Below I will use Turbo VPN as an example to list how VPN can help us prepare for going abroad.

a. keep in touch with your family and friends

International Roaming is so expensive. And the local SIM card provides limited data. If you want to connect with them online or share the wonderful moments of the Olympic Games with them, you may face the risk that your data runoff. But don't worry. If you have installed Turbo VPN, you won't face this embarrassing situation. With Turbo VPN premium, users can enjoy unlimited data for online activities. You can use WhatsApp or other social apps to keep in touch with your family and friends and don't need to worry about mobile data even through video calls.

b. bypass geographical restrictions

Because of the various policies in different countries, the apps you like using in your areas may be unavailable in Paris. Here is the solution:

(1) Firstly, click here to install Turbo VPN

(2) Secondly, connect a server of Turbo VPN that can visit the apps you want to browse.

c. protect public Wi-Fi connection

Public Wi-Fi can save our mobile data. But using public Wi-Fi also has risks. Hackers use public Wi-Fi as a tool to steal users' sensitive information. Using unsecured public Wi-Fi without a password may infect your phone with network viruses and malware.

d. book hotels and flights

When booking a hotel, if we want to know about the local hotel situation, we can check on social media or official websites. Because of the geographical location, the social media algorithm may not necessarily recommend the content we want to us, and of course, we may not be able to access local websites due to geographical restrictions. By connecting to Turbo VPN's French server, you can break the geographical restrictions and access the content you need.

Conclusion:

Because each country has different rules and customs, it is very important to prepare in advance when traveling abroad. Now mobile phones can help us make our lives more convenient, and managing mobile phones in advance can make our travel more enjoyable! Hope the above tips will help you when you are preparing to go abroad.

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