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JB had emergency surgery in Nha Trang (Vietnam)
5/8/2022 JB wakes up in the middle of the night with excruciating stomach pain. Our doctor friend Vincent confirms over the phone that we need to go to the emergency room. He’s taken to the ER of an international hospital, a 1.5-hour drive away, before being transferred to Khanh Hoa Regional Hospital (Vietnam) for emergency surgery. His gallstone is causing him excruciating pain. After a successful operation by an excellent Vietnamese surgeon (recommended by my aunt), and 3 nights in the hospital, he was discharged on the 8th and is currently recovering. Thankfully, all this happened in Vietnam, not in a country where we don’t speak the language. My parents…
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[story time] Emergency operation in Nha Trang (Vietnam)
August 5, 2022 JB’s update : While I’ve been feeling totally fine these past few days—went for a run on the beach two days ago, went on a motorbike excursion yesterday—I wake up with excruciating stomach pain and nausea. At first, I think it’s food poisoning, because we’ve been eating really local for a few days and I’m not a huge fan. But I can’t throw up, and the pain is so intense that I tell myself we’ll have to go to the hospital if it doesn’t subside quickly. 1 AM: I’m asleep when JB wakes me up. He’s been in horrible pain for an hour and asks for my…
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Prepaid SIM/eSIM Australia: How to Buy a 4G Data SIM?
Roaming fees Heading to Australia? Even though it’s on the other side of the planet, you’ll likely need internet on your smartphone. If you’re wondering about using your French phone plan there, the answer is no, unless you’re okay with a hefty bill. Except with Free Mobile! Here are the roaming rates depending on the carrier. Carrier Rate Free Mobile Included with the Free plan Orange €13.31/MB SFR €13.20 / MB Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB Buy a SIM card before you leave To avoid excessive roaming fees, you can order a prepaid SIM card before you leave. You’ll receive the physical SIM by mail at your home. It will…
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Prepaid SIM / eSIM South Africa: how to buy a 4G data SIM?
Roaming fees How lucky to be planning a trip to South Africa, a chance to visit the incredible Kruger Park! It’ll be really handy to have internet on your smartphone while you’re there, if only for GPS in the car. Unfortunately, unless you’re with Free Mobile, roaming costs a fortune, as shown in the table below. Carrier Rate Free Mobile Included in the €20 plan Orange €13.31/MB SFR €13.20 / MB Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB It’s definitely not a good idea to use your French plan in South Africa! Buy a SIM card before you leave The simplest solution is to get a prepaid SIM card before you leave.…
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Prepaid SIM/eSIM Costa Rica: how to buy a 4G internet chip?
Roaming fees Do you know what roaming is? It’s the fees your French operator will charge you if you use your plan abroad. In the case of a trip to Costa Rica, this can quickly add up, especially if you use the internet! Carrier Rate SFR €13.20 / MB Free Mobile €7.50 / MB Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB Orange €13.31/MB Buy a SIM card before you leave As you’ve guessed, going to Costa Rica with your French SIM card is not a wise idea. One solution is to buy a dedicated SIM card before you travel; you’ll receive a physical SIM at your home that you can use as…
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[Review] Foreo Luna Mini 3: For Clean and Smooth Skin
After several months in Asia, my skin is severely congested (thanks to pollution and sweat!), and I have to face the facts: I need a device to wash my face, my hands are not enough. This isn’t the first time I’ve used a facial cleansing device. I had a Clarisonic, then several Foreo Luna Play Plus which gave up the ghost after a year because the battery compartment wasn’t waterproof enough. I need a device with a waterproof USB port, not a battery: I opted for the Foreo Luna Mini 3, a fairly simple cleansing device. Compact and easy to carry, LUNA™ Mini 3 is designed to give you instantly fresh…
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Prepaid SIM / eSIM New Zealand: how to buy a 4G internet chip?
Roaming fees Planning a trip to the other side of the world? Lucky you! You’re in for a treat! If you’re wondering how to get internet in New Zealand, you’re in the right place. Your first thought might be to use your French phone plan. I’d advise against it! The bill will add up very, very quickly. Here are the roaming rates for the main French carriers. Carrier Rate SFR €13.20 / MB Orange €13.31/MB Bouygues Telecom €10.24 / MB Free Mobile Included in the €20 plan Buy a SIM card before you leave So it makes sense not to use your French plan (unless you’re with Free!). Why not…
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American Express: What Are the Income Requirements?
Want to get an American Express card? You can benefit from my referral to get more favorable terms: – American Express Blue – American Express Gold – American Express Air France Silver – American Express Air France Gold – American Express Business Green – American Express Business Gold – American Express Business Platinum American Express cards offer many benefits: cashback, promotional offers, insurance, airport lounge access, … When you sign up, you need to prove yourself. Some Amex cards are only available if you meet income requirements. Here are the minimum salaries required for each card. Personal Cards Card Minimum Annual Gross Income Blue Card 20 000 € Gold Card…
