Tagged: data

Are We Booking Hotel Rooms Too Far in Advance?

The "sweet spot" for booking a hotel room is just 8 to 14 days before travel, according to a new report from Hotels.com.The booking engine's 2026 Hotel Price Index—based on internal…

eSims for Beginners: Cheaper Phone and Data Costs When You Travel

Many of us love to go abroad but when we do, we are afraid of our mobile phone carrier’s high roaming rates.Time to learn about the eSim, a virtual trick that allows you to access…

These Travel Apps Gobble Up the Most of Your Phone's Mobile Data

Depending on your smartphone's service plan, the expense of data while you're roaming abroad can be one of the ugliest surprises in a travel budget. Forgetting to use the correct…

Planning a European Road Trip? The Safest and Most Dangerous Countries for Driving

The ease and affordability of train travel in Europe make a strong case for riding the rails to get around the continent as a tourist rather than renting a car. Plus, trains are better…

T-Mobile Boosts Free Perks for Travelers: Roaming, Flight Wi-Fi, Gas Discounts

If you want to feel old, tell the children in your life that not so long ago it was too expensive to use your smartphone on vacation. Back then, if you forgot to put your phone on…

New Issues (And Fixes) for iPhone Data Usage

It's not your imagination. Your iPhone is using more data lately.That's because in a recent update Apple quietly added a little feature that will use cellular signals rather than…