Travel Cheap
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Free Mobile: the best phone plan to go abroad?
As you know, we usually buy a prepaid SIM card in every country we visit But as we’re coming back to Europe for a while before leaving for 6 months in North America (where internet is expensive), we’re going to use the services of Free Mobile. Free Mobile: How much does it cost? Free Mobile offers two packages : A package at 2 € / month with 2 hours of call, unlimited SMS and 50 MB of internet. Can be used from Europe and French overseas departments. Given our consumption of internet, we have to hold 1/2 day with this 🙂 A flat rate at 20 € / month. With…
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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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Azimo’s test & review: international bank transfers at lower cost. Referral link to get 10€
This post isn’t not sponsoredIf you would like to receive a discount, we offer a referral link. This also gives us a small commission, but you are absolutely not obliged to use it If you wish to use Azimo, click on this link and you will receive a €10 promotional code as a referral. Even though we’ve been traveling around the world for the past two years, we hadn’t needed to make transfers outside the SEPA zone and/or in a foreign currency until now. On a daily basis, we use our N26 and Revolut cards, which allow us to pay and withdraw money free of charge, regardless of the currency.…
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How to get VAT Refund in Thailand: Tax Refund in Thailand
As soon as you buy something over 2000 baht in Thailand, you can ask for a VAT refund. The VAT refund (around 4.5%) will be done in cash at the airport. It’s very easy, just follow the instructions below. First step When you buy more than 2000 baht in the same store, ask for a Tax Invoice. To do this, simply give your passport at the checkout, you will receive a yellow sheet and the original invoice stapled on top.You can see that the VAT is 6.5% (361 baht) of the purchase amount (5530 baht), but I will only be refunded 250 baht (because the state still takes a small…
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GRAB: test, review and promo code of Uber’s competitor in Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia…)
Coupon code GRAB If you want to discover GRAB, click here or use the promo code GRABTOURDUMONDE . Depending on the country, you should get the equivalent of a free ride If you don’t have Uber yet, use the code uberUBERTOP to get a 5 € credit GRAB, more convenient than a cab When I went to Vietnam for the first time almost 10 years ago, taking a cab was no easy task During peak hours, it could be very difficult to find one available. Once found, it was necessary to succeed in explaining to him where one wished to go (I had besides a small notebook on me with…
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Find Plane Planes with Ita Software by Google
Are you familiar with Ita Software by Google? It is a tool that allows undecided people like us to enter several departure and destination cities; and find the cheapest flight for a given period of time.Example: I’m looking to go to America from Europe, I put all “nearby” CDG and “nearby” New York airports. For “nearby” you can select the airports yourself or add all those that are within 25/50/75/100… miles. Result: the cheapest flight is Oslo – New York, €300 on August 3, 2017. It’s really interesting, by doing several simulations, we found for example that it was cheaper to do Sydney – Honolulu (stopover 7 days) – Los…
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Round the world budget (2/3): Spend smart during the trip, Earn money & Security
We have seen how to put aside money and manage his payment cards for the world tour, we continue this series of articles with the management of money during the world tour. During the round-the-world trip, you can (1) continue to earn some money, but most importantly (2) spend it wisely and (3) protect your money. I’m sure you already know most of these tips, but there’s no harm in listing them here. Part 1: How to keep making money As a freelancer By applying for working holiday visas and/or doing small jobs (fluency in the local language is obviously a strong point) By giving language courses: Anglophones have many…
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Insurance during a world tour: Test & Advice from Chapka Assurance
Whether one is on sabbatical (like me) or without activity after resigning (like Anh), health insurance entitlements continue for one year. So no worries about traveling in France or Europe: you’re covered! If you travel outside of Europe, it gets complicated. Only urgent care can possibly be reimbursed. You will have to advance the funds and the social security will assess on the basis of the supporting documents whether your expenses are legitimate and can be reimbursed. In case of refusal, no contestation is possible. In case of acceptance, reimbursement will be made on a lump sum basis and not on actual expenses. In short, it’s far too random when…
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Review: Couchsurfing during the round the world tour
You have probably heard of couchsurfing. Strangers will host you in their homes, free of charge. You will sleep on the ground, in their garden, most of the time on their couch, or, more rarely, in a guest room. It’s a kind of “I’ll sleep at your place” and it’s more organized because it’s often planned in advance You too can host travelers in your home. The goal is to have a cultural exchange, and live like locals I decided to rely on this network for my world tour. First as a host in Paris. I was able to meet travelers coming from the destinations I will be visiting…
