Mobile Phone in La Réunion: Should You Change Your Plan Before You Leave?
La Réunion is ten thousand kilometers from Paris, but it is a French department. This administrative fact has a practical consequence that many travelers are unaware of: their mobile plan generally works there as it does at home. However, there are a few subtleties, and a real issue for those continuing on to Mauritius or…
Dos d’Âne in La Réunion: What to See Around the Viewpoint and Cap Noir
Dos d’Âne is a village in the highlands of La Possession, popular for its panoramic views and access to the Cap Noir trail. This is a trip to choose if you’re looking for a short, sometimes intense hike, with open views of the ramparts and ravines of the west. Why visit Dos d’Âne? The Dos…
Insta360 Luna Ultra: the ideal camera for travel vlogging in La Réunion?
A travel camera needs to be simple enough to pull out at the right moment, versatile enough to go from a trail to a beach, and flexible enough to tell the story of a day without turning your trip into a constant shoot. The Insta360 Luna Ultra can appeal to creators who want to vlog…
Grande Anse in La Réunion: beach, picnic, and walk in the south
In the south of La Réunion, Grande Anse is one of those places where you come as much to slow down as to swim. Between Saint-Pierre and Manapany-les-Bains, this large beach lined with coconut trees offers a generous setting for a picnic, a sunset walk, or a break on the road to the Wild South.…
Holafly Croatia eSIM: our review for Dubrovnik, Split and the islands
Between Dubrovnik’s city walls, Split’s narrow streets and the crossings to the islands, a trip to Croatia is spent largely outdoors. A reliable mobile connection helps you find your accommodation, check ferry timetables or use maps without hunting for Wi-Fi at every stop. Here’s our take on the Holafly Croatia eSIM to help you prepare…
Mafate Without an Overnight Stay: Which Day Hikes to Choose?
Discovering Mafate without an overnight stay in a lodge is entirely possible. A day hike allows you to enter the cirque, observe its ramparts, and take a break in a hamlet, provided you choose a suitable route and start early. Mafate in a Day: A Good Idea? Yes, if you accept not seeing everything. Mafate…
Saint-Pierre in La Réunion: What to Do, Where to Stroll, and Where to Eat
Saint-Pierre is often the ideal gateway to discover the south of La Réunion. The town strikes a good balance: a pleasant waterfront, places to take a break, a lively market, and neighborhoods where you can experience local life without needing a complicated itinerary. It’s very walkable, provided you pick a few key spots rather than…
Bassin Bleu in Saint-Benoît: should you add this stop to your itinerary?
Between Saint-Benoît and the first hills in the east, Bassin Bleu is a small nature outing that’s best approached with the right expectations. You come here for a short walk through lush vegetation, to see a few waterfalls, and to enjoy a cool spot when the weather allows. This isn’t an amusement park: the flow,…
Holafly USA eSIM: Is it really practical for a road trip in the American West?
A road trip in the American West often revolves around your phone: offline maps, last-minute hotel bookings, park hours, weather, or the next gas station. Between Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Utah’s parks, and California, a reliable connection prevents a lot of small hassles. Here’s our review of the Holafly USA eSIM and the points to…
Holafly Dubai eSIM: test and review to stay connected in the UAE without the hassle
Arriving in Dubai without a connection quickly means wasting time between the taxi, the hotel, bookings, and directions. An eSIM gives you internet as soon as you land, without hunting for a shop or handling your SIM card. In this guide, I share our review of the Holafly Dubai eSIM for a trip to the…
