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SIM card / eSIM in Belgium: How much does it cost? Where to buy it?
For those who have a mobile plan from France, here’s some great news. Since Belgium is a member of the European Union, you won’t have to pay any roaming fees. You’ll be able to use your French SIM card to connect to the internet, send texts, or make calls, just as if you were still in France. If you don’t have a French SIM card, here are a few solutions below. Buy a SIM card before you leave Here’s a convenient option: you can buy a SIM card before you leave. Once purchased, it will be delivered right to your doorstep. Once you arrive in Belgium, all you have to…
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[Tip] How to watch a Formula 1 Grand Prix live for free (and legally)
If you’re a Formula 1 fan and want to watch the GPs, there are basically two options: Luckily, there’s a third option that’s legal and lets you stream in HD without any risk of cutoffs! And this option exists thanks to our Belgian and Swiss cousins. In these two countries, it’s the national TV channels that hold the F1 rights. RTBF in Belgium and RTS in Switzerland. And they broadcast the races, free-to-air! You just need to log onto their website or their mobile/tablet app, create an account (for free) to watch the race. The RTBF app is called Auvio, and the RTS one is called Play RTS. One last…
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My Review of the American Express Amazon Business Card
American Express: What Is It? Well known in North America, American Express is a company that is less common in France, where the use of credit cards is less frequent. American Express provides credit cards to consumers. It’s important to note that American Express is not a bank, so you can’t transfer funds with them. The concept is simple: in your daily life, you use your Amex card for purchases, and American Express grants you credit (interest-free). Once a month, Amex debits your bank account for the total amount of your spending over the past 30 days. Several benefits are offered when using an Amex card: Who Accepts the American…
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Uber alternatives in Pristina (Kosovo)
The Uber app—and all its equivalents for hailing a ride or a taxi—has made travelers’ lives significantly easier. In Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, taxis are plentiful and cheap. There’s even a taxi company whose fleet consists solely of Tesla vehicles! It was in Kosovo that we rode in a Tesla for the first time, bizarre! To call a taxi, you need to call a company. A taxi will arrive within minutes, but it’s not very convenient if you don’t speak the language. Even if the person on the other end speaks English, street names are hard for us to pronounce. Uber doesn’t exist in Kosovo, so I found an…
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Sidereal Astrology: How to Get Your Birth Chart with the Time Nomad App
Today, I’m going to show you how to get your birth chart according to sidereal astrology (i.e., the one where constellations correspond to their exact positions, unlike tropical astrology). To do this, download the app Time Nomad available on iOS (link), it’s free but only available in English. It’s an app I found on my own, I’m not sponsored. Note: since I don’t have an Android smartphone, I don’t know which app can give you a sidereal birth chart on Android, sorry After downloading it, click on the menu on the left, then (+) to add a person (add person) Enter the birthplace, birth date, and birth time correctly. If…
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Prepaid SIM / eSIM Serbia: How to Buy a 4G Data SIM Card?
Roaming fees Although Serbia is a European country, it is not part of the European Union. Therefore, free roaming rules do not apply. Unless you have a Free Mobile plan, you will face a hefty bill at the end of your stay if you use your French SIM card. Consider the rates for using 1 MB of mobile data. Mobile operator Roaming Free Mobile Included in the €20 plan SFR €13.20 / MB Orange €13.31/MB Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB Here’s the SMS you’ll receive if you’re with La Poste Mobile. Don’t use your SIM card; you’ll be broke! And this is the one I got with my Free Mobile…
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ACS travel insurance review: opinion + 10% promo code
Why get insured when traveling? It’s essential to take out health insurance when you’re embarking on long-term travel. Credit card insurance only covers you for the first 90 days of your trip, and there’s no guarantee that the French health insurance system will pay for your medical expenses abroad. Hospital costs can be very high depending on the countries you visit, and there are many cases of travelers who have faced financial difficulties due to a lack of adequate insurance. ACS travel insurance is an ideal option for globetrotters. It’s one of the best on the market while offering wide coverage. The two ACS insurance options ACS actually offers two…
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MondialCare Travel Insurance: Review + Promo Code
A 10% promo code will be applied to your MondialCare quote when clicking this link. Why get insured when traveling? There are many insurance options available to cover expenses related to flight delays, lost luggage, theft or phone damage, etc… While these situations are unpleasant, they are manageable and it is not always necessary to take out insurance for these events. However, it is important to plan for the most serious situations, such as a scooter accident requiring emergency surgery or repatriation. These costs can amount to tens of thousands of euros and in some countries, you have to pay before receiving care. It’s not pleasant to think about when…
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My Take on the “Suite Night Upgrade” Perk at Accor Hotels
When you reach Platinum status at Accor, you get two “Suite Night Upgrades.” Then you get an extra one for every 4,000 status points (up to 12 per year). This perk can be used at Accor’s premium and luxury brands: Sofitel, Mgallery, Pullman, Raffles, … and consists of a guaranteed suite upgrade. All you have to do is click “Use my Suite Night Upgrades” when searching on the All Accor website. For example, at the Sofitel Legend Metropole in Hanoi, Vietnam, I can book the Prestige Suite at 472 € instead of 919 €. Interesting, but not all that much. If I search without requesting to use a Suite Night…
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My review of the Platinum status at Accor Hotels
The loyalty program has 5 statuses (from the simplest to the most prestigious): So far, I’ve enjoyed Gold status thanks to the shareholder club benefits offering Gold status for a year (which was extended by a year due to Covid-related travel restrictions). In 2022, I had the opportunity to stay 45 nights in Accor hotels and earned 15 status nights through my (free) membership in the Accor payment card. I thus earned Platinum status, which requires 60 nights or €5,600 in spending. Here’s my take on the various perks that come with Platinum status. Member rates Whatever your status, Accor gives you a 10% discount off the public rate. It’s…
