Guides

Short, direct answers to the questions travellers ask before and during a trip.

• How to install an eSIM on iPhoneStep-by-step: scan the QR code, add the eSIM in Settings, and switch mobile data to it. Includes what to check before you travel.
• How to install an eSIM on AndroidHow to add a travel eSIM on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones by scanning a QR code, and how to switch your mobile data to it.
• Does my phone support eSIM?How to check whether your phone works with a travel eSIM: supported models, the carrier-unlock requirement and a quick check on the phone itself.
• eSIM vs roaming vs a local SIM for travelA plain comparison of the three ways to get mobile data abroad: an eSIM, your home carrier’s roaming and a local SIM card. Who each one suits.
• How to choose an eSIM data plan for your tripHow much data you need, what validity means, and what to compare when choosing between country, regional and worldwide eSIM plans.
• How to book trains, buses and ferries in AsiaHow online booking for trains, buses and ferries across Asia works, what to check before you pay, and what to keep with you on the day.