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Around Essaouira #2: Visit of Had Draa souk (Morocco)
As you may know, we are currently in Essaouira for 1 month. The owner of our apartment in Essaouira advised us to visit the souk of Had Draa which takes place every Sunday and is located about 20 kilometers from Essaouira. It is an authentic Berber market, far from the tourist attraction of the medina. Our owner advises us to go there in the morning because the cattle market ends quite early. Anh prefers to sleep in, so I’m going alone. The owner told us that collective cabs leave from the station to get there. So I leave at 8 am and go to the CTM bus station which is…
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VPN: What is it for? Why have one when you travel? Which one to choose?
The VPN is an indispensable tool for the connected traveler. Find out what it is, what it’s for and which one to choose. A VPN: what is it? Without going into technical details, a VPN (for Virtual Private Network) is a protocol that allows you to create an encrypted and secure tunnel between your connection and the website you are visiting. If you are in Italy and you visit a website, the website can see your IP address and know that you are in Italy. If you use a VPN, you can use a relay server in France. The website you are visiting will only have the IP address of…
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[Test & Reviews] The best backpack for a digital nomad: the DELL PF-BP-BK-5-17
You can find the DELL backpack on Amazon by clicking here .In this video, I present you my backpack that I love: the DELL PF-BP-BK-5-17.It has a name to lay out but that’s its only flaw.Like many digital nomads, I develop an emotional relationship with my backpack that isn’t very rational.It took me a long time to find the backpack that really suited me. I tested several like the Kickstarter XD Design project I told you about.Please note that this bag is an extra bag, I have a suitcase for the bulk of my stuff. So I use this backpack for daily trips as well as to go away for…
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[Test & Reviews] Internet everywhere with the Huawei E5577 Wifi Pocket PC
EDIT: I made a little confusion between two models, the Huawei E5573 and the E5577. The only difference between the two: the E5577 has a digital display to show the amount of data consumed. The model you see on the video is the E5573. The E5573 (without screen) is available here : Amazon link or on my Leboncoin account The E5577 (with screen) is available here: Amazon link In this little video, I present you a great hardware: the Huawei E5577Cs-322Wifi pocket As its name suggests, a wifi pocket allows you to have a wifi spot in your pocket. You can configure it in two different ways. By inserting a…
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Tripmode: a Software to Reduce Your Computer’s Internet Consumption
This post is NOT sponsoredSince we arrived in Morocco, the wifi that we have in our accommodations aren’t fast enough to work comfortably.We therefore use a pocket wifi in which we insert a SIM card to go through the 4G connection which is much faster.We gain in speed, but we pay for each GB of connection consumed. In Morocco it’s not very expensive (1 € per Go) but it is still necessary to be vigilant.Enter : Cloud applications (Evernote, Dropbox, Google Drive, …) that synchronize. Spotify downloading the playlist of the week Automatic updates … One can very quickly consume a lot.We discovered a great software: TripMode that allows us…
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[Review] Comparative N26 vs Revolut: Which International Bank Card to Choose?
To register on Revolut, click here (8 € offered by following this link). To register on N26, click here (15 € free with the code jeanbenm0852). Whether you are on a world tour, a digital nomad or simply going on holiday abroad, the question arises as to how to pay on the spot. Especially when you are outside the euro zone. Overall there are 3 options: Come with euros and go to the exchange offices. You will find yourself with a lot of cash on you, paying exchange fees that aren’t necessarily advantageous Use your classic French credit card. This will cost you a lot in fees. Coming with an…
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Argentina / Chile: How to Withdraw Money and Avoid Bank Fees?
This article proposes you to use the Azimo solution to withdraw money in Argentina / Chile with reduced fees. If you wish to test this service at no cost and get 10 € free, it’s here. If you are planning to travel to Argentina or Chile, you will soon realize that Argentina or Chile isn’t exactly a cheap country. The cost of living is very expensive compared to other Latin American countries, especially with the high inflation there. It is also important to know that in Argentina it is very important to have cash, as there are very few places where you can pay by credit card. And that’s where…
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How to take a cab in Marrakech (Morocco) without getting ripped off?
Having arrived in Marrakech a few days ago, we are gradually familiarizing ourselves with the means of transport. Our lodging being a little out of the center of the city and the bus passing nearby isn’t regular, we have to face our friends the cabs 🙂 And of course, with my European head and Anh’s Asian head, we are targets! It is known, cabs are one of the scourges of Marrakech, they refuse to put the meter to charge you at least 2x the normal price, sometimes much more. When we arrived at the bus station in Marrakech from Casablanca, the drivers asked us 70 dh to reach our accommodation.…
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Opinion on the Mouassine Hammam in Marrakech (Morocco)
After Hungary, Japan, South Korea and Turkey, I continue my world tour of public baths / hammam in Morocco 🙂 In Marrakech, there are many hotels with spa offering luxurious treatments. Looking for a more authentic experience, I find 2 or 3 addresses. My choice is the Hammam Mouassine which is located in the Medina Apparently it is one of the oldest hammams in the city (built in 1562!) and is still heated by wood fire The place is referenced on Google Maps but isn’t very easy to find because of the small lanes. I first fell in front of the entrance for women before finding the entrance for men…
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Prepaid 4G SIM card in Egypt: how much does it cost? Where to buy it?
Being taken care of by our tourist agency upon arrival at the airport, we had the good surprise to be offered a SIM card upon arrival containing 3 GB of data. Buying a SIM card at the airport: it’s theft! As we like you, dear readers, we still inquired about how to buy a SIM card at the airport. In our case (Luxor airport), it’s very simple, since a Vodafone stand is present in the area where we pick up our luggage. It’s very simple but expensive, judge for yourself: 3 GB for € 17 + € 5 SIM card: for Egypt, it’s theft! Unless you need the Internet right…
