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These days, having internet access everywhere is essential. When you’re traveling far from home, staying connected to your apps and having your bearings is reassuring—but more importantly, it makes discovering and moving around a new country so much easier and stress-free. Honestly, we couldn’t imagine traveling without it anymore!
When we did our European road trip, our Free mobile plan covered almost every country. But for Japan, that wasn’t the case at all. So, we had to find another solution, and we definitely wanted to avoid buying an overpriced SIM card on arrival (without understanding the offers). Naturally, we turned to an eSIM from Saily and in this article, we’ll explain why it’s the best solution out there.
Let’s start with the basics: what’s an eSIM?
It’s a digital SIM card (so, a virtual one) that activates via an app. It works just like a regular SIM card, but without the hassle of physically inserting anything into your phone. Everything is digital, which makes it super convenient to use multiple operators or phone numbers at the same time—all while keeping your original SIM card in place.
Now, why are we talking about Saily’s eSIMs specifically?
Because Saily was created by Nord Security, the company behind NordVPN. If that name rings a bell, it’s no surprise—NordVPN is a global leader in VPN services (Virtual Private Networks), tools that secure your connection by encrypting your traffic and masking your IP address to protect your data from hackers, local networks, or even government surveillance.
Nord Security has been trusted for years, and their eSIMs live up to that reputation. Choosing Saily means peace of mind, security, and reliability. Their app is safe, their eSIMs are easy to manage, and they let you stay connected in over 200 destinations thanks to flexible plans and instant installation.
When it came time to plan our internet for Japan, the first thing we checked was whether our French Free mobile plan worked there. Unfortunately… it didn’t.
So, we weighed our options:
Honestly, the choice was obvious—we went with the simplest and safest option: a Saily eSIM.
And it was truly that simple:
From there, everything worked seamlessly for our entire stay. During our 2 months in Japan, each of us used about 60GB of data (we work online, so we need a lot). Unsurprisingly, Instagram and TikTok were our biggest data hogs 😅. Plus, since we spent a lot of time road tripping, we heavily relied on Google Maps for navigation.
We each started with Saily’s 20GB / 30-day plan, and we topped it up twice.
Honestly, we thought it would be complicated—but it was smooth from start to finish. And it saved us more than once: translating menus with Google Translate, figuring out train connections in kanji with Google Maps, or even booking a taxi late at night when there were no more trains and we were a 4-hour walk from our accommodation… 😭
It was practical, reliable, and stress-free. We honestly recommend Saily 100% if you want an easy way to stay connected abroad.
Here’s a short (non-exhaustive) list of the benefits of using a Saily eSIM (in our opinion):
Like any product, eSIMs have a few limitations. Here are the main ones:
Using a Saily eSIM couldn’t be easier:
🎁 Pro tip: Make sure to use our link below to purchase your eSIM, and don’t forget to enter the promo code FOXTROTTEURS5 at checkout to get 5% off (no matter which eSIM or plan you choose).
So, do we recommend Saily?
Of course! 100%!
We were able to use the internet seamlessly for Google Maps, Instagram, YouTube, and more. Honestly, it was essential—we couldn’t have managed without it. It gave us real peace of mind: zero stress and more time to enjoy our trip.
So if you want to give Saily a try, you can do it directly here:
➡️ And don’t forget: you get 5% off with our code FOXTROTTEURS5.
Even if you’ll have internet abroad, remember to download the apps you’ll need and create your accounts before you leave. Sometimes, apps require phone number validation… which can lead to roaming charges or, worse, being unable to use the app at all (yep, learned that the hard way 😅).
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