Culture
Culture, Customs and Etiquette in Singapore: A Traveller's Guide
How to greet people, what to wear at temples and mosques, the public rules worth knowing and a few words of Singlish for your trip to Singapore.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
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Food & drink
Food and Drink Guide to Singapore: What to Eat and Drink
Chicken rice, laksa, chilli crab and kopi: a practical guide to eating well in Singapore, from hawker centre etiquette to halal and vegetarian tips.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
Cities
The Best Areas to Visit in Singapore: A Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Guide
Singapore is one city, but its neighbourhoods feel like different destinations. Here is where to go, who each area suits and how they connect.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
Travel tips
First-Timer's Guide to Portugal: Essential Travel Tips
Visiting Portugal for the first time? Practical tips on cards and cash, plugs, time zones, tipping, useful apps and what to do in your first hour after landing.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
Planning
Portugal Safety Tips: What Every Traveller Should Know
Portugal is generally a safe, relaxed destination. Here's how to avoid pickpockets and common scams, stay safe on Atlantic beaches and cliffs, and what to do in an emergency.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
Planning
Portugal Travel Budget: What a Trip Really Costs
Rough daily budgets for Portugal at budget, mid-range and luxury level, with typical costs for rooms, meals, transport and sights, plus ways to make your euros go further.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
Planning
Getting Around Portugal: Trains, Trams, Buses and Driving
How to get from Portugal's airports into town and around the country by train, metro, tram, coach, ride app or rental car, with practical tips for each.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
Planning
The Best Time to Visit Portugal: A Season-by-Season Guide
Spring blooms, summer beaches, autumn grape harvests and mild winters: when to visit Portugal for weather, crowds, prices and its best-known festivals.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
Things to do
Top Things to Do and See in Portugal
From Lisbon's Alfama and Sintra's palaces to Porto's port lodges, the Douro Valley and the Algarve's sea caves: Portugal's top sights by region, with booking tips.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
Culture
Culture, Customs and Etiquette in Portugal: A Traveller's Guide
How to greet people, what to wear in churches, how to behave at a fado show and a few Portuguese phrases that make every day of your trip smoother.
Oct 17, 20265 min read
Planning
UAE Travel Budget: What a Trip Really Costs
Rough daily budgets in dirhams for backpackers, mid-range travellers and luxury trips in the UAE, plus what drives costs and practical ways to spend less.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
Planning
Getting Around the UAE: Metro, Taxis, Buses and Driving
How to get from the airport into town, use the Dubai Metro and Nol card, take taxis and ride apps, rent a car and travel between the emirates.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
Planning
The Best Time to Visit the UAE: A Season-by-Season Guide
Mild winters, scorching summers and Ramadan dates that shift every year: when to visit the UAE for the weather, festivals, crowds and better hotel rates.
Oct 17, 20264 min read
Planning
Mongolia Travel Budget: Costs and Money-Saving Tips
A realistic daily budget, sample prices for food, accommodation and transport, and practical tips for saving money in Mongolia.
Oct 17, 20263 min read
Travel tips
Essential Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors to Malaysia
Everything you need to know before your first trip to Malaysia: power sockets, language, what to pack, staying online and 7 quick tips.
Oct 17, 20263 min read
Guides
eSIM for US Travelers: How to Get Data Abroad Without a Daily Pass
Skip the carrier day pass: how US travelers use a data-only eSIM in Europe, Mexico, Canada, the UK and Japan while keeping their own number.
Oct 14, 20268 min read
Destinations
Cape Verde eSIM: Mobile Data for Sal, Boa Vista and Island Hopping
Stay online across Cabo Verde, from the beaches of Sal and Boa Vista to the trails of Santo Antão. Networks, coverage, data needs and setup tips.
Oct 14, 20264 min read
Destinations
Canada eSIM: Mobile Data for Your Trip, Coast to Coast
Get mobile data in Canada on Bell, Rogers, Telus and other local 5G networks. Install your HelloSIM eSIM before you fly, connect on arrival and keep your own number.
Oct 14, 20265 min read
Destinations
Brunei eSIM: Mobile Data for Bandar Seri Begawan and Temburong
Stay connected in Brunei, from the airport and the water village to the Temburong rainforest. Network, coverage, data needs and how to set up before you fly.
Oct 14, 20264 min read
Destinations
Belize eSIM: Mobile Data for the Cayes, the Reef and the Jungle
Stay online in Belize with a HelloSIM data eSIM on DigiCell's 4G network, from Belize City to Caye Caulker and San Ignacio. Install before you fly and keep your number.
Oct 14, 20265 min read
Destinations
Barbados eSIM: Island-Wide Mobile Data on Flow 5G
Land at Grantley Adams with data ready to go. A HelloSIM eSIM connects to Flow's 5G network in Barbados while your own SIM stays in for calls and texts.
Oct 14, 20265 min read
Destinations
Puerto Rico eSIM: Stay Connected from San Juan to Vieques
Land in San Juan with mobile data ready. A HelloSIM eSIM connects to the Liberty and Claro 5G networks in Puerto Rico while your own number stays active.
Oct 14, 20265 min read
Destinations
Bahamas eSIM: Stay Connected in Nassau and the Out Islands
Get mobile data in the Bahamas on the BTC 4G network. Install your HelloSIM eSIM at home, connect when you arrive in Nassau and keep your own number for calls.
Oct 14, 20265 min read
Destinations
Paraguay eSIM: Mobile Data from Asunción to the Chaco
Stay online in Paraguay with a HelloSIM data eSIM on Tigo, Personal and Claro 4G, from Asunción to the Jesuit missions and Ciudad del Este. Keep your own number.
Oct 14, 20265 min read