The travel notebook
The little things that make a trip work
WhatsApp, texts, hotspots, a new phone and getting ready: practical eSIM guides with clear decisions and official sources.
eSIM, WhatsApp and texts: what changes abroad
Separate app chats, calls and SMS. Choose your data line, keep access to your usual number and prepare account verification before travel.
Read the guideeSIM hotspot: get your laptop ready for travel
Share mobile data with a laptop: hotspot setup, data checks, video calls and a backup connection, without promises about speed.
Read the guideNew phone: what happens to your Airalo eSIM
Transfer, reinstallation and a new device are different things. Prepare your new phone without deleting your working connection first.
Read the guideeSIM checklist: before flying, on arrival and back home
A practical sequence for preparing your eSIM: compatibility, validity, line settings and a connection check when you arrive.
Read the guideAn editorial guide based on the official documentation listed here. Checks refer to sources, not hands-on testing. Menus, availability and terms can change: your package’s instructions take precedence.