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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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[Thoughts] #3: Gratitude & Being Thankful for What We Have
Recently, I was chatting with a friend on Facebook and since we haven’t seen each other for a year, she asked me “What’s up?” Apart from my travels? What’s new to tell him? I remembered my personal development since the departure on my round-the-world trip. And I told him that in each country I was receiving a life lesson . It’s always with a lot of fun and joy that I discover it by taking stock of a country. P/s: the same lesson can come back, until I understand. For example, since I didn’t work very well on my perfectionism in Spain, the same lesson was taught to me again…
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Passing through Casablanca, visit of the Hassan II Mosque (Morocco)
After Egypt, we decided to continue exploring North Africa by going to Morocco. The cheapest ticket being Cairo – Casablanca. We stayed a few days in Casablanca to work, before taking the bus to Marrakech. It’s the very first time we visit Morocco, it makes us super weird that people speak to us in French everywhere 🙂 then, between them, they speak Arabic. Perfectly bilingual! Those who work in tourism speak Spanish very well in addition. Part 1: Travel Diary Part 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Diary The work As we were away for 12 days for our vacation in Egypt, our customers were waiting for us impatiently, and…
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18 months of Digital Nomad
It’s been a long time since we wrote a review on the blog. On the occasion of our 18 months of digital nomadism, I take this opportunity to make a mini-balance sheet of our journey and especially the lessons we have learned from it Reminder: We came back to France in May 2017 after 11 months of “vacation” world tour and thanks to our former colleagues and acquaintances who did not forget us, we were able to quickly sign contracts (in SEA and SEO), allowing us to continue to travel while working In 18 months, we stayed an average of 1 month per country. A duration clearly insufficient to take…
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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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Prepaid 4G SIM card in Morocco: how much does it cost? Where to buy it? What speed?
At the airport, you will see stands of telephone operators, including INWI and Orange. Contrary to most airports, these stands are at the level of baggage retrieval and not afterwards. Maroc Telecom may be in the area but we did not see it. Here are the rates that we have noted at the airport of Casablanca : Orange : 10dh (1€) per Go – free SIM card (at the airport only, otherwise 50dh) Inwi: 10dh (1€) per Go – free SIM card (at the airport only, otherwise 50dh) At the airport, we chose Inwi, by feeling Not having any cash and since they don’t accept payment by credit card, we…
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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…
