Airalo vs Saily – What’s the best eSIM for Europe?

Over the years I’ve tried everything – from buying overpriced SIM cards at the airport to relying solely on hotel wifi – but have found that eSIMs are a lot more convenient and affordable.
During our recent three-week Europe trip through Türkiye, Greece, and North Macedonia, my partner and I tested two popular options: Airalo and Saily. I used one, he used the other – and after three weeks of travel, here’s how they compared.

How Much to Tip for a Free Walking Tour in Europe

Free walking tours are a popular way to explore cities across Europe. But with their ‘pay want you want’ model you might be unsure about how much to tip. To help, I’ve put together a guide to assist you in deciding the right amount.

Is a Eurail Pass worth it? Eurail Pass vs individual tickets comparison

Eurail Pass vs Individual Tickets cost

There’s a charm to interrailing through Europe and when my partner and I were planning our trip we knew we wanted to travel via train. But before we committed to buying a Eurail Pass I dedicated some time to researching whether it was actually going to be cost effective for our route.

In this breakdown I’ve shared how much we actually saved and how you can calculate whether it’s worth purchasing a pass for your trip.

What’s the difference between the Interrail and Eurail Pass?

difference between interrail and eurail pass

If you’re considering travelling through Europe via train and are a bit confused about what the difference between Interrail and Eurail is, you’re not alone – I was asking myself the same question. It’s surprisingly straightforward and I’ve quickly explained it for you so you can move onto the more enjoyable parts of planning your Euro trip.

How much I spent on seat reservation fees with the Eurail Pass

European train at station needing seat reservations

Interrailing Europe was an amazing bucket list experience that allowed us to explore 11 countries with the Eurail Pass. While the pass grants unlimited train travel within a specified period across participating countries, seat reservations are required for certain routes and train types.

During our 2 month trip and 77 different trains we tracked our expenses to shed light on the costs of seat reservations and how to make sure you’re getting these for as cheap as possible.