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Local SIM Cards vs A Portable Wifi Device: A Cost-Benefit Analysis
It’s joked about often that the younger generations are permanently attached to technology — but given how handy smartphones are, can we really blame them? When it comes to traveling abroad, having quick access to everything from digital maps to translation services on one pocket-sized device can make your trip infinitely easier. Finding service to…read more
Capitalizing On Retirement: Tips To Travel More Without Breaking The Budget
This is what dreams are made of: Living a life that allows you to pack up and head out on a trip whenever you choose. Sounds idyllic, right? This is often the perception of retirement. It’s what so many of us have worked so hard for years in order to achieve. But now that you’ve…read more
Saving Money When Traveling Abroad – Part 2
Welcome back to the Sapphire blog space. In our last blog post, we touched on a few of the ways that you can plan to save money while traveling abroad. If you haven’t had a chance to read it yet, make sure that you head back over to that blog to ensure that you make…read more
What To Look For In Deployment-Ready Tech
One major component of preparing for a deployment is getting tech that is ready to travel. But, as you well know, a deployment is no relaxing, business-class style trip — which means you can’t exactly rely on the same technology that you’d take with you on vacation. While you’re on the hunt for deployment-ready electronics,…read more
Saving Money When Traveling Abroad – Part 1
Spending time traveling is usually worth every dollar that you spend, but the less that you have to spend, the more you will have for your next adventure. From business trips to leisurely adventures, the expenses can add up all the same. If you have a trip abroad that is going to be coming up,…read more
Summer travel packing tips
Pack for your destination You know where you are going — don’t over-plan or over-pack for your trip. Survey after survey of travelers report that they packed way too much. Pack Light, and Wear Your Heavy Items If you’re a smart traveler and only use a carry-on bag, be sure to wear the bulkier items…read more
Is the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona on your bucket list?
The San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain has been around since Medieval times. That makes sense when you think about the potential gore. Ernest Hemmingway made the colorful Running of the Bulls famous in the 1920s. It is on many bucket lists a century later. In 1923 Hemingway made his first visit to San…read more
Sapphire hotspot product review by a tech video blogger – Dave Taylor
“If you are a world traveler, or you’re in the service, this is going to be your best friend!” With these words, YouTube Top Tech Authority, Dave Taylor, started his Sapphire Touch International Mobile Hotspot review. Obviously, Taylor was amazed by the device’s performance and durability. This international hotspot device is a product that…read more
Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Those Deployed Overseas
Father’s Day is right around the corner, June 16th, and it’s important to take some time to acknowledge the man who taught you so much. When it comes to gifts, the old “World’s Best Dad” coffee mug has gotten old. You want give something that will not be at a yard sale in a few…read more
The Best Places to Study Abroad
Studying a semester abroad can be an extremely rewarding experience. If you’re a student trying to decide where to set sail for a semester or two, you may be wondering what country will be the best match for your studies. Below we have compiled a list of the best places to study abroad if you’re…read more