HOW I STAY CONNECTED ABROAD: HOLAFLY ESIM
If you’ve ever spent your first hour in a new country frantically searching for an airport cellular kiosk or wrestling with a tiny plastic SIM tray, you already know the pain of traditional travel connectivity. A few years ago, I tried my first eSIM in Oman, and it was an absolute game changer. I’ve been using eSIMs ever since. Gone are the days of swapping tiny cards. And no more crazy roaming fees when I’m in a bind. These days, switching my mobile data is as simple as scanning a QR code before I even take off. And now, Holafly Plans makes it even easier to stay affordably connected with one plan that covers more than 160 destinations. From the cobblestone lanes of Croatia to the rice fields in Vietnam, leveraging one of these eSIM plans is the easiest way to access mobile data from anywhere in the world.
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I always download my Holafly eSIM before my flight takes off.
WHAT IS AN E-SIM?
An eSIM is a digital SIM card built right into the phone that lets me connect to cellular networks globally without ever swapping a physical chip. It avoids traditional carrier hassles and high roaming fees. I simply select a local plan online before my trip, scan a QR code and my phone switches to the plan when I land. And because an eSIM is entirely virtual, my primary number stays active for essential calls and texts while I explore. I’ve now used eSIMS in more than a dozen countries including Oman, Vietnam, Greece, Germany, Poland, the UK, Belgium, Switzerland, Anguilla and more.
The Holafly eSIMs for Vietnam start for as little as $3.90.
WHY HOLAFLY PLANS?
These plans are ideal for frequent globetrotters that visit multiple countries, digital nomads and travelers on extended trips. Holafly offers a single global eSIM covering 160 destinations through one subscription, eliminating the need to buy a new eSIM in every country. As if the eSIM experience wasn’t easy enough, the Holafly Plan options now make it even easier to travel between countries.
Even in the Swiss Alps, I had seamless cellular connection.
PLAN OPTIONS
There are two options for Holafly Plans – my favorite is the Unlimited Plan because I always run through my data limits. It isn’t much more than the Light Plan for peace on mind when abroad.
- LIGHT PLAN: Includes 25 GB of data.
- UNLIMITED PLAN: Includes unlimited data, unlimited hotspot and the option of a local phone number.
The Unlimited vs. Light plan.
MY FAVORITE HOLAFLY PERK – ‘ALWAYS ON’
One of my favorite Holafly perks is the “Always On” feature. Holafly includes 1 GB of extra data every month to use when my data ends. This is great if I land somewhere without an eSIM or there’s a flight delay at the airport and I need a little extra juice to top off my trip. It works on both the Holafly Plans and traditional eSIMs. I simply keep my eSIM installed after a plan expires, and I get the 1 GB of monthly backup data.
Over the holidays I did a Christmas market trip to Germany, the UK and Belgium – perfect for the Holafly Plan.
BILLING OPTIONS
Both Holafly Plans can be billed monthly, quarterly or yearly. I prefer quarterly if I know I’ll be traveling a lot for three months because there’s a 10% discount.
Oman was my first trip ever using an eSIM, and it was a complete game changer.
THAT’S A WRAP
There are plenty of eSIM options out there, but Holafly remains my absolute go-to for international travel. I consistently have great experiences using their products because the app is seamless, plan installation is easy and they always offer a data option that is the perfect fit for the trip.
