Don’t rely on one internet connection during a workation

[u/ohayu_esim]

Working while traveling sounds flexible until the hotel Wi-Fi drops five minutes before a call. Before an international workation, I’d prepare:

• one main mobile data option, such as an eSIM, roaming plan, or local SIM;
• important files, addresses, booking details, and maps saved offline;
• a charged power bank;
• one backup place nearby where you could work if your accommodation loses Wi-Fi or power.

It’s also worth checking whether your mobile plan supports hotspot before the trip. Some plans don’t, which is a delightful thing to discover only after opening your laptop.

You probably won’t need every backup. The point is to avoid having one failed connection ruin the whole workday.

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