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@SongJian55562 жыл бұрын
We are big fans of your channel because we find your videos are honest and practical without flashing distractions. We went to Spain in April this year. Your channel helped greatly. Now back to SIMs.... nowadays it seems more viable to consider eSIM.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words, Jian! Great to hear we helped with the success of your April trip! Life is too short to be distracting people with nonsense, we like to go directly to the point. You are absolutely right about eSIMs, in a couple of years time they will be the way to go. But right now, the number of smartphones compatible with eSIMs is limited, so it will take a while before eSIMs take off for good, at least in Spain. All the best!
@davesaunders70802 жыл бұрын
I used Orange and went to a local store near my hotel to get a sim after we settled. Had to return as I forgot my passport, they did ask for passport info but it was close by so was ok. I had a good cost for my data only plan and the card worked seamlessly in Spain/France/Belgium/Luxembourg and Germany. Next time in Spain will probably use Orange again, good tips for travelers in this video.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dave, great to hear of your positive experience with the Orange SIM.
@HaiNguyen-zh8cv4 ай бұрын
Thanks, in Belgium they did not sale Orange sim cards in stores, only at the airport. So we can buy an Orange sim card outside of the Madrid airport? Thanks
@anaweaver1303 Жыл бұрын
Gracias Cecilia y Tony, keep travelling ! Your experiences and tips are so helpful and appreciated
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Any time, Ana!
@johnchestnut97392 жыл бұрын
This video is so helpful, you BOTH do a great job! Thanks so much for you care of travelers
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kindness, John!
@yararevirtual2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Objective, concise, ethical and very informative. I LOVED 👏
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, Yara.
@vannflores13922 жыл бұрын
I found this vlogs very worth it Even sim card have different features to offer thank you so much Tony! Godbless your vlogs 🙏🙂
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Vann!
@KrishnaPrasadBhuju Жыл бұрын
Thanks for information..
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@christiangonzalez74162 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that, Christian.
@leeg19952 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
👍
@linz9596 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@rgreyes515 Жыл бұрын
Hello, Tony. I am learning a lot from your videos about Spain and Madrid in particular while doing researches for our upcoming travel there in July. I want to get you feedback regarding renting pocket wifi in Madrid? Do they have them in the airport or do we have to book it in advanced in the internet? Hoping to hear your thoughts on these. Thank you so much. More success to you!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Hi there, we don't have any experience on the rental of pocket wifi, so unfortunately we cannot share any first-hand details. There are several companies offering them, try to ask them directly.
@RogierYou2 жыл бұрын
For Americans with an new iPhone 14 and 14 Pro make sure to pick a provider that offers an eSIM card because the new US iPhone's no longer have a traditional SIM card slot. With the iPhone 13 PRO you can add an e-Sim. You could switch your current physical SIM to an eSIM in the US so you can insert a traditional SIM card in Europe. The advantage of having multiple SIM cards in your phone is that you can keep receiving text messages on your regular number. You will need those for gaining access to your Bank account and other online services that require 2FA (OTP) using SMS.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate! You're absolutely right, e-Sims are the way to go... in the future. Right now in Spain, it's a bit like the electric cars, the idea is great, the implementation on the ground not so much. Good luck in finding a local store offering e-SIMS! (apparently, Orange offers and e-Sim that can be purchased online before travel). I hope in a year's time the situation will have changed substantially.
@marciajimenez73473 ай бұрын
Hola Tony, do you still recommend these 2 companies? Going to Spain in a week. Love your videos. Gracias
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal3 ай бұрын
Hello, we do need. Have a great trip!
@patriciawong321 Жыл бұрын
Hola Tony...Saludos desde Toronto...Me encanta tu canal porque de verdad ofrece información muy práctica! Voy a viajar a Madrid dentro de 2 semanas pero haremos una parada en el aeropuerto de Gatwick en Londres por 3 horas... quisiera saber si vale la pena comprar la Sim card en Londres (es más cara?) o mejor esperamos a que lleguemos a Madrid para comprarla en el Centro? Gracias
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Hola Patricia, compra la tarjeta en Madrid, sin duda. Un saludo cordial para Toronto desde Zaragoza.
@akirasunjine Жыл бұрын
Hi, your videos are very well presented with helpful tips and information. Thank you very much. Any tips for long distance bus in Spain?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Akira, we don't have anything on the topic yet.
@akirasunjine Жыл бұрын
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you 🙏 so much for your prompt reply. We are watching your programs everyday as we are going to Spain next week for a month. Thanks again, hope you both having lots of fun and prosperity doing this while traveling. Be safe and be healthy and happy!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
@@akirasunjine thank you very much for your kind words! Have a wonderful trip!
@stevendanielson8104 Жыл бұрын
Muchas gracias! La informacion es muy buena. So I'm planning a trip to Spain in Sep 2023. Upon arrival I will be going from the airport to a hotel near Chamartin Train Stn, since I'll likely be taking a train the next day to Leon (which I believe is the best departure point from your other videos). I have been advised to avoid buying a SIM at the airport due to higher costs. I've looked at Google maps for a carrier near Chamartin Train Stn, for Vodafone or Movistar but don't see anything. Would there be a Locutorio in the train station?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
¡De nada, Steven! To be honest with you, we haven't covered Chamartín station yet as it is about to embark on a gigantic overhaul. But yes, SIM cards at the airport tend to be more expensive. Mind you, we are talking about 10€ more or so. Sorry not to be able to help with Chamartín. All the best.
@stevendanielson8104 Жыл бұрын
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Gracias Tony. You didn't mention Movistar, do they have shops in Madrid also?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
@@stevendanielson8104 they have shops but they make it so difficult for an occasional user to buy a SIM card from them that we don't bother mentioning the company.
@stevendanielson8104 Жыл бұрын
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Aahh. Muy bien! Entiendo.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
@@stevendanielson8104 if you find a Movistar SIM card by all means buy it, but like I said, they are rare.
@catherinelim81942 жыл бұрын
As always, super useful tips. Would your recommendation apply in Barcelona as well? Should I buy the SIM card at El Prat or in the city? I will be spending 20 days in Spain and another week in Portugal.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
Hi Catherine, the same recommendation applies to Barcelona as well, yes (we intend to record a similar video for Barcelona, but it will take a while). If you buy the SIM card at the airport, you will likely pay more expensive for it.
@catherinelim81942 жыл бұрын
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Where in the city of Barcelona would you recommend that I buy a SIM card from?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
@@catherinelim8194 we haven't do our research on the topic yet, just look for an Orange or Vodafone store.
@RogierYou2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
👍
@mahmoodmalik140 Жыл бұрын
As usual an excellent vlog. Any guidance where to get the sim card in Barcelona we are visiting Spain for couple of weeks and may visit Algarve Portugal for a day. Thanks
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
We don't have that video ready yet, but the advice given for Madrid in terms of brands is valid for Barcelona too.
@foxhound-0 Жыл бұрын
this guy will be blessed by angels. God save u dear
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
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@myeks2565 Жыл бұрын
hello! your videos are very very easy to understand and it makes my travel preparations easier! i'd just like to ask if buying a sim card is the best way to get wifi in Madrid good for 2 weeks? Thanks in adv for your response!
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Hello. A SIM card will grant you internet access through its data allowance. WiFi is a completely different thing, SIM cards don’t provide WiFi access. If you want to go online, SIM card is the way to go.
@avinash13Naidu Жыл бұрын
Mundo is a different company? Or is it orange? Thanks
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Mundo is an Orange brand name.
@marciajimenez7347 Жыл бұрын
Hola Tony, what do you think of the Movistar sim card. We will be in Spain soon for a month. Thank you
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Movistar is a great operator but they don't make it easy for tourists to buy a SIM card, that's why we don't mention the brand.
@bharatnavani8955 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much...ur videos are really helpful... where in sol I should look to buy a simcard?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Hi Bharat, we show the shops on the video!
@crimsonchronic Жыл бұрын
Hello, may be if you know is Vodaphone or Orange have some eSim cards available that will works in roaming in Spain, France and Portugal?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Orange has, you will have to search on their website.
@atamo4323 Жыл бұрын
Any sim card offer voice call with a local number? Sometimes i need to call local restaurants or hotel or vise versa for reservation or info.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
All SIM cards we mention on the video offer a local number for calls.
@Arthur2990 Жыл бұрын
Do you find that online prices for Orange and Voada phone are similar to stores in the center of Spain?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
We haven't done that comparison because the range of products available online is limited. But the prices should be similar.
@user-xv4zh8th7s2 жыл бұрын
I used Vodafone in Barcelona city and was very happy , now going to Madrid , are SIM cards more expensive at the airport as compared to the city
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
Yes, we mention that on the video.
@Mylife_adventures Жыл бұрын
Hey..Can we buy international sim card at Barcelona airport. Can you guide where do we buy.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can, but we haven't done that video yet. As soon as you reach the open area of the airport, walk towards the from and then your left and you'll find two shops selling SIM cards.
@ricebowlrice Жыл бұрын
Hi Tony which sim card do you recommend for travelling to Spain and Portugal for 35 days? My journey starts from Madrid, appreciate your advice thank you!❤
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
You will have to check with the seller what they are offering on the date of your travel. In short we will publish a video on e-sims, which can be a great solution if your phone accepts them.
@ricebowlrice Жыл бұрын
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Cool thanks for the advice
@againstallodds404 Жыл бұрын
Hola, thank you for this video I will be flying into Lisbon. Is there a place in the city where I can purchase a sim card? Thank you
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
We haven't got a video on the topic yet but there is a Vodafone store at Lisbon airport where you'll be able to purchase your card.
@rudealex20 Жыл бұрын
What about Barcelona? Where can I get one
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
We haven't got that video yet.
@uindy4 Жыл бұрын
When I landed my Greek SIM card said Movistar operator, so after the hotel I looked for Movistar and got SIM card with them.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
Don't understand your situation. If your Greek card shows a local operator that's because you have international roaming. Why would you want to buy another SIM card?
@Suleman_Hoth Жыл бұрын
If i buy a sim in Barcelona for example Orange will it be valid in Switzerland as my next destination in my trip after Spain is Switzerland
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
You will have to double check when you buy it.
@atamo43232 жыл бұрын
So how many GB is good for 7 or 14 days of travel? Searching restaurants, attraction locations and map GPS, whatsapp mostly.
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
If you are not watching videos, not even in WhatsApp, you might get by with 2GB.
@ahmetcanakyn61192 жыл бұрын
Hi, If we do not use the sim card for a certain period of time, do I turn off by itself or do I have to pay any fees?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
If you buy a pre-paid card, it will be valid for a number of days after which you will no longer be able to use it.
@VRasmo74 Жыл бұрын
How about getting a sim card in Barcelona?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
We haven't got that video yet, but the advice will be quite similar.
@caroldavis7792 Жыл бұрын
Can I use the same SIM card I buy in Spain for my side trip to Ireland?
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Жыл бұрын
For as long as it includes European roaming. Ask when you buy it.
@jmsocal19862 жыл бұрын
I have a question, i went to Orange store in Madrid and gave my american passport but their system was declining it for no reason does anyone know why? I had to use my wife passport to get visa:/
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal2 жыл бұрын
No idea why that happened.
@donalddelaon349111 ай бұрын
What about portugal
@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal11 ай бұрын
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@seabreeze667 Жыл бұрын
Why the government and police are not going on the theives/robbers/illegal people hard? It's so stressful to even think of going there 😫