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Prepaid 4G SIM card in China: how much does it cost? Where to buy it?
Buy a SIM card before you leave The article below talks about buying a SIM card on the spot, when you arrive in China. A simpler alternative solution is to buy a SIM card before you leave. This offer(Amazon link) allows you to benefit from 6 GB of data for 30 days at the rate of 27 €. It’s more expensive than what you will find on site but it’s much simpler and BIG BENEFIT, you won’t be blocked by the Chinese firewall and you will be able to use Google, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, … without VPN. I think it has to do with the fact that this is…
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The Pressure and Guilt felt during the World Tour
People think that a trip around the world is just a succession of good times, from beginning to end. This isn’t the case Of course, it’s much more fun than going from metro to work and back to sleep every day, but being on a world tour also means being confronted with new emotions, new situations, it can be stressful, tiring, annoying… In short, that’s life! Guilt I think that the feeling of guilt happens much more often than we think during the round-the-world trip The first guilt is linked to the number of flights one takes during a round-the-world trip. It’s very polluting, it’s bad for the planet. Very…
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Opinions on Spaceships Beta S2 (New Zealand): Mini-van rental for 2 people
On the occasion of a colleague’s imminent departure for New Zealand, I reread my own articles about this beautiful country and realize that I forgot to write a review on Spaceships, the company where we rented a van for 24 days Note: I take this opportunity to tell you that this article completes our guide about New Zealand: 27 days in New Zealand: itinerary, guide and budget and I have also added the photos for all the articles about New Zealand Background We visited New Zealand during our first world tour in November 2016. In 27 days, we criss-crossed the country (South Island + North Island) aboard our van rented…
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Five days in Paris (France)
Since Jb’s brother is getting married in September, we decide to spend 2 months in France, before going back on the road. And we take the opportunity, of course, to go back to Paris for a few days. While we used to spend 24 hours a day together, every time we come back to Paris, we hardly see each other anymore. Between professional appointments, friends to see, administrative and medical procedures… it is really a ministerial agenda that awaits us. Jet lag In this sense, the time difference isn’t very annoying. We get up a little earlier than other Parisians (5 am French time = 11 am Chinese time), but…
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What to buy? What to bring back from Myanmar?
There is no lack of shopping opportunities in Burma. But what do you need to bring back? Cosmetics Thanaka In terms of cosmetics, clearly Thanaka is at the top of the list. It is a yellow paste used as sunscreen by the Burmese. It exists in different versions, but the compact powder version is the easiest for foreigners to use. The “wood” version is the cheapest but requires a stone base.When you are in Burma, imitate the Burmese by putting Thanaka on both your cheeks to protect you from the sun, it will protect you from sunburn and will also attract the sympathy of the locals. Do not put too…
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Some DIY projects for your world tour
DIY (do-it-yourself) is one of my great passions. It is naturally to DIY that I turn to when I can’t find what I want for the world tour; or when the things I want to buy are too expensive. Here are some projects for you if DIY is also your passion. Passport cover scarf When I first saw her here, I thought I needed one. But the price ($55) discouraged me a bit. I preferred to do it myself for 5€. If the result isn’t perfect inside, the outside is impeccable and that’s what counts. The tutorial for the scarf is available here. Maxi-skirt I loved strolling on the heavenly…
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Around the World or Long Journey: An Opportunity to Konmarize Your Life
I’m not a fan of the Japanese art of living, but I can’t ignore the KonMari phenomenon, a storage method created by Marie Kondo, who shook the planet with her books translated into whatever language. So one night, having nothing to do (I have a lot of free time now), I pressed the “Express Buy” button on Amazon and the book The Magic of Storage came right away on my Kindle. After the (exciting) reading, I have only one regret: not having read it BEFORE I left on my trip around the world. Flashback: I left my job in mid-February 2016 to devote myself fully to the preparation of the…
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Practical Travel Guide for Seoul (South Korea): Budget, Tips, Addresses, What to Visit, Advice, Digital Nomad
We have just spent a month and a half in Seoul and as we had a bit of difficulty at the beginning to enjoy the city, we will give you our best addresses and advices, so you won’t waste time like us This guide is in Question/Answer format, I find it is the most suitable format to cover the most topics (which have nothing to do with each other) Two important documents to have Just make sure you have (1) your passport with you (2) a return ticket or ticket to leave the territory For French people, you are exempt from visa requirements and can stay here up to 3…
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An umbrella at 70g, yes it’s possible! WPC super air light
non-sponsoreditemEven if we move less than during the first round-the-world trip, we keep the reflexes of great travelers: to buy little, but of quality, to buy what makes us happy (Marie Kondo method) and especially to weigh everything we buy :DWhile window-shopping in Japan, I discovered an ultra-light umbrella made in Japan. It weighs only 70g ! the weight of 5 empty cans of Coke. It is marked on it “super air light: amazingly light weighted umbrella with enhanced portability will relieve your stress”.I don’t know if an ultra-light umbrella can also relieve my stress (interesting concept), but I really like its featherweight and since then, it’s always in my…
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Where to go shopping for cheap in Seoul (South Korea)? Underground shopping in Seoul
Seoul, along with Tokyo, are among the top destinations in Asia for shopping and/or fashionista fans. Today, I take you on a tour of the best places for shopping, for cheap. Attention: here I speak mainly about the purchase of clothes. For cosmetics, you have a dedicated article. Be aware that there are plenty of underground areas where you can go shopping in Seoul – usually in the subways. The clothes sold there do not necessarily have a brand or label. Prices start at 5,000won. In summer, the average price (June 2018) is 10,000won. The most expensive items are 30,000won maximum. Clothes are very nice, good quality but they look…
