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Events, festivals and races
The big dates of the travel year, place by place: when they are, what the crowds do to your signal, and the one plan that covers the trip.
An eSIM for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, balloons, crowds and one phone.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thanksgiving morning in New York: where to stand, the balloon inflation the day before, keeping your group together in the crowd, and the plan that covers the whole United States.Read the article
An eSIM for New Year's Eve in Times Square, from the afternoon wait to the ball drop.
New Year's Eve in Times Square: when the viewing areas open, how to find your group in a million people, what happens to the signal at midnight, and the plan that covers New York and the rest of the United States.Read the article
Formula 1 calendar 2026 and 2027: every race date, with an eSIM for each trip.
Every Grand Prix of 2026 and the published 2027 calendar from the official sources, the races still to come at the top, each with its circuit, a race guide and the plan that covers the country.Read the article
An eSIM for the United States Grand Prix 2026 in Austin, at the Circuit of the Americas.
Austin hosts the United States Grand Prix on 23 to 25 October 2026. Shuttles and ride-hailing to the Circuit of the Americas, signal in a huge crowd, the apps you need, and the plan that covers the United States.Read the article
An eSIM for the Qatar Grand Prix 2026, a night race at Lusail.
Lusail hosts the Qatar Grand Prix on 27 to 29 November 2026. The metro and shuttles from Doha, signal at a night race, the apps you need, and the plan that covers Qatar.Read the article
An eSIM for the Chinese Grand Prix 2027 in Shanghai, with the apps that work there.
Shanghai hosts the Chinese Grand Prix on 16 to 18 April 2027. Metro Line 11 to the circuit, the apps that open on a roaming eSIM, paying by phone, and the plan that covers China.Read the article
An eSIM for the Bahrain Grand Prix 2027, the season opener under lights at Sakhir.
Sakhir hosts the Bahrain Grand Prix on 12 to 14 March 2027, the first race of the season. Getting from Manama to the circuit, signal at a night race, and the plan that covers Bahrain.Read the article
An eSIM for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2027, a night race on the Jeddah Corniche.
Jeddah hosts the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix on 19 to 21 March 2027. The eVisa, getting to the Corniche circuit, signal at a night race, and the plan that covers Saudi Arabia.Read the article
An eSIM for the Spanish Grand Prix 2027 at Madring, Madrid.
Madrid hosts the Spanish Grand Prix on 10 to 12 September 2027 at Madring, by the IFEMA exhibition grounds. Metro Line 8 from the airport and the centre, signal in the crowd, and the plan that covers Spain.Read the article
An eSIM for the Austrian Grand Prix 2027 at the Red Bull Ring, in the Styrian hills.
Spielberg hosts the Austrian Grand Prix on 9 to 11 July 2027. Trains and shuttles to the Red Bull Ring, signal on the hillside grandstands and campsites, and the plan that covers Austria.Read the article
An eSIM for the Hungarian Grand Prix 2027 at the Hungaroring, near Budapest.
The Hungaroring hosts the Hungarian Grand Prix on 30 July to 1 August 2027. The HÉV train and shuttles from Budapest, signal in the summer crowd, and the plan that covers Hungary.Read the article
An eSIM for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2027, a street race through Baku.
Baku hosts the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on 24 to 26 September 2027 on a street circuit around the old city. The e-visa, the metro and walking routes to the gates, and the plan that covers Azerbaijan.Read the articleThe best eSIM, place by place
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Airalo vs Holafly for Australia in 2026: which eSIM is better, and the cheaper third option.
Airalo and Holafly for Australia, priced on the same day: $45 against $51.50 for 15 days of unlimited, $66.50 against $76.50 for a month, what each means by unlimited, which network each uses, and Ringo Light at $23.99 for 2 weeks as the cheaper third option.Read the article
Airalo vs Holafly for Egypt in 2026: which eSIM is better, and the cheaper third option.
Airalo and Holafly for Egypt, priced on the same day: $49 against $50.50 for 15 days of unlimited, $90 against $95.90 for a month, what each means by unlimited, which network each uses, and Ringo Light at $18.99 for 2 weeks as the cheaper third option.Read the article
Airalo vs Holafly for Europe in 2026: which eSIM is better, and the cheaper third option.
Airalo Eurolink and Holafly for Europe, priced on the same day: $49 against $51.50 for 15 days of unlimited, $71 against $76.50 for a month, what each means by unlimited, which countries each covers, and Ringo Light at $22.99 for 2 weeks as the cheaper third option.Read the article
Airalo vs Holafly for India in 2026: which eSIM is better, and the cheaper third option.
Airalo and Holafly for India, priced on the same day: $62 against $63.50 for 15 days of unlimited, $99 against $111.90 for a month, what each means by unlimited, which network each uses, and Ringo Light at $21.99 for 2 weeks as the cheaper third option.Read the article
Airalo vs Holafly for Italy in 2026: which eSIM is better, and the cheaper third option.
Airalo and Holafly for Italy, priced on the same day: $44 against $44.50 for 15 days of unlimited, $64 against $64.50 for a month, what each means by unlimited, which network each uses, and Ringo Light at $14.99 for 2 weeks as the cheaper third option.Read the article
Airalo vs Holafly for Mexico in 2026: which eSIM is better, and the cheaper third option.
Airalo and Holafly for Mexico, priced on the same day: $43 against $44.90 for 15 days of unlimited, $62 against $66.50 for a month, what each means by unlimited, which network each uses, and Ringo Light at $57.99 for 30 days as the cheaper third option.Read the article
Airalo vs Holafly for Saudi Arabia in 2026: which eSIM is better, and the cheaper third option.
Airalo and Holafly for Saudi Arabia, priced on the same day: $54 against $58.90 for 15 days of unlimited, $97 against $108.90 for a month, what each means by unlimited, which network each uses, and Ringo Light at $22.99 for 2 weeks as the cheaper third option.Read the article
Airalo vs Holafly for Spain in 2026: which eSIM is better, and the cheaper third option.
Airalo and Holafly for Spain, priced on the same day: $43 against $45.90 for 15 days of unlimited, $63 against $66.50 for a month, what each means by unlimited, which networks each uses, and Ringo Light at $16.99 for 2 weeks as the cheaper third option.Read the article
Airalo vs Holafly for Thailand in 2026: which eSIM is better, and the cheaper third option.
Airalo and Holafly for Thailand, priced on the same day: $21 against $27.50 for a week of unlimited, $49 against $73.90 for a month, what each means by unlimited, which Thai network each uses, and Ringo Light at $32.99 for 30 days as the cheaper third option.Read the article
Airalo vs Holafly for the UAE in 2026: which eSIM is better, and the cheaper third option.
Airalo and Holafly for the UAE, priced on the same day: $49 against $50.50 for 15 days of unlimited, $72 for a month at Airalo and nothing beyond 15 days at Holafly, what each means by unlimited, which network each uses, and Ringo Light at $39.99 for 2 weeks as the cheaper third option.Read the article
Airalo vs Holafly for the USA in 2026: which eSIM is better, and the cheaper third option.
Airalo and Holafly for the USA, priced on the same day: $46 against $50.50 for 15 days of unlimited, $68 against $73.90 for a month, what each means by unlimited, which network each uses, and Ringo Light at $17.99 for 2 weeks as the cheaper third option.Read the article
Airalo vs Holafly for Vietnam in 2026: which eSIM is better, and the cheaper third option.
Airalo and Holafly for Vietnam, priced on the same day: $48 against $51.50 for 15 days of unlimited, $69 against $76.50 for a month, what each means by unlimited, which network each uses, and Ringo Light at $22.99 for 2 weeks as the cheaper third option.Read the articleGuides, explainers and comparisons
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eSIM for Las Fallas in Valencia: the mascletà, the Cremà and a phone that works in the crowd.
Every March the 2pm mascletà packs the Plaza del Ayuntamiento and every network with it. How to find your friends, the monuments and the Cremà, the day trips round Valencia, and the one plan to buy.Read the article
eSIM for St Patrick's Festival 2027 in Dublin: the parade, Temple Bar and the trip to Belfast.
The festival dates and the parade route, a phone in the crowd on O'Connell Street, Temple Bar as it really is, the Cliffs of Moher, and why Belfast is a different country for your data.Read the article
eSIM for Coachella and the US festival season: Stagecoach, Lollapalooza and EDC on one plan.
For visitors from abroad: what your own SIM would do in the US, the crowd that clogs every network, the wristband and the festival app, the ride home, and desert heat and batteries.Read the article
eSIM for the Christmas markets of Europe: Budapest to Copenhagen by train on one plan.
Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Nuremberg, Strasbourg, Cologne and Copenhagen in one Advent trip: which plan covers the loop, why the signal dies in a crowded square, mug deposits and paying by card.Read the article
eSIM for New Year's Eve in Europe: Edinburgh, Berlin, Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam and Reykjavik.
Hogmanay, the Brandenburg Gate, the Champs-Élysées, the twelve grapes in Puerta del Sol, Amsterdam and Reykjavik: finding friends in the crowd, the networks at midnight, getting home, and one plan for the week.Read the article
eSIM for the Venice Carnival 2027: masks, acqua alta and day trips on one plan.
The Carnevale di Venezia, its 2027 dates, masks and the Piazza San Marco crush, the vaporetto app, acqua alta alerts, day trips to Verona and Padua, and the Italy plan against the Europe plan.Read the article
Last-minute winter sun from Europe: the eSIM for Tenerife, Madeira, Hurghada, Marrakech, Dubai, Cape Verde and Cyprus.
Booked on Tuesday, flying on Saturday: which plan covers each of seven winter sun destinations, the airport pickup on WhatsApp, all-inclusive Wi-Fi, and where EU roaming stops.Read the articleeSIM for business travel: how a small company stops paying roaming bills.
Day passes, local SIM cards on expense claims and staff roaming on personal plans, replaced by one data eSIM next to the work SIM, with a receipt for every purchase and two simple ways to roll it out.Read the articleeSIM for conferences and trade shows: the business event calendar and the plan for each.
CES, MWC Barcelona, Hannover Messe, VivaTech, IFA, Web Summit, Slush and GITEX: crowded halls, badge QR codes, lead-scanning apps, and which plan covers each show.Read the articleA mobile roaming policy for travelling staff: a one-page template.
Who it covers, what to buy before the trip, what to expense and four security rules, with a template to copy and fill in, and where a data eSIM fits.Read the articleeSIM for Halloween: Salem, New Orleans, Derry, Transylvania and Mexico's Día de Muertos.
Salem all October, the Krewe of Boo in New Orleans, Derry Halloween on the Foyle, Bran Castle and Mexico the week after: the 2026 dates, the plan that covers each stop, and what two stops cost against Global.Read the article
eSIM for Día de Muertos 2026: Mexico City, Oaxaca, Pátzcuaro and Mixquic on one plan.
The parade on Reforma, the night vigils in Mixquic, Oaxaca and on Janitzio, what a crowd does to your signal, Uber and DiDi after dark, and the plan that covers the whole week, with our cheaper regional plans named.Read the articleMore guides
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