Red Mosquito

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 2:29 pm**

dad wrote:any chance the recent RMers who’ve been to Europe are at&t users? Even if you’re not, what did you do for data/phone use?

did you fork over $$ for an international plan? eSIM? Made calls and text over Wi-Fi? Use WhatsApp for texting?

I don’t think we’ll be making a ton of calls unless it the situation warrants. I don’t want to spend a bunch of money unnecessarily.

Most of Europe is included in our plan, but it’s like 2G/3G, so good luck getting maps to load if you’re walking around. Otherwise WiFi wherever I can find it, which in major Euro cities, isn’t too hard.

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 2:35 pm**

wease wrote:Where all is it you’re going, dad?

UK, France, and Italy.

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 2:38 pm**

spike wrote:
dad wrote:any chance the recent RMers who’ve been to Europe are at&t users? Even if you’re not, what did you do for data/phone use?

did you fork over $$ for an international plan? eSIM? Made calls and text over Wi-Fi? Use WhatsApp for texting?

I don’t think we’ll be making a ton of calls unless it the situation warrants. I don’t want to spend a bunch of money unnecessarily.
Most of Europe is included in our plan, but it’s like 2G/3G, so good luck getting maps to load if you’re walking around. Otherwise WiFi wherever I can find it, which in major Euro cities, isn’t too hard.

we looked last night after i'd posted, we could get a plan for $10/day for the first line, $5/day for the second.

definitely be wise to download maps in the airbnb.

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 2:48 pm**

dad wrote:
wease wrote:Where all is it you’re going, dad?
UK, France, and Italy.

We’re France, Italy and Greece. Mrs Wease is hard at work planning all our escapades.

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 2:58 pm**

dad wrote:
spike wrote:
dad wrote:any chance the recent RMers who’ve been to Europe are at&t users? Even if you’re not, what did you do for data/phone use?

did you fork over $$ for an international plan? eSIM? Made calls and text over Wi-Fi? Use WhatsApp for texting?

I don’t think we’ll be making a ton of calls unless it the situation warrants. I don’t want to spend a bunch of money unnecessarily.
Most of Europe is included in our plan, but it’s like 2G/3G, so good luck getting maps to load if you’re walking around. Otherwise WiFi wherever I can find it, which in major Euro cities, isn’t too hard.
we looked last night after i'd posted, we could get a plan for $10/day for the first line, $5/day for the second.

definitely be wise to download maps in the airbnb.

dowloading maps in our airbnb is what my mother in law did while in paris, and she got around okay.

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 3:24 pm**

dad wrote:
spike wrote:
dad wrote:any chance the recent RMers who’ve been to Europe are at&t users? Even if you’re not, what did you do for data/phone use?

did you fork over $$ for an international plan? eSIM? Made calls and text over Wi-Fi? Use WhatsApp for texting?

I don’t think we’ll be making a ton of calls unless it the situation warrants. I don’t want to spend a bunch of money unnecessarily.
Most of Europe is included in our plan, but it’s like 2G/3G, so good luck getting maps to load if you’re walking around. Otherwise WiFi wherever I can find it, which in major Euro cities, isn’t too hard.
we looked last night after i'd posted, we could get a plan for $10/day for the first line, $5/day for the second.

definitely be wise to download maps in the airbnb.

you're vacationing in the UK, France, and Italy and you're thinking about drawing the line at $10 a day?

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 3:29 pm**

Chris_H_2 wrote:
dad wrote:
spike wrote:
dad wrote:any chance the recent RMers who’ve been to Europe are at&t users? Even if you’re not, what did you do for data/phone use?

did you fork over $$ for an international plan? eSIM? Made calls and text over Wi-Fi? Use WhatsApp for texting?

I don’t think we’ll be making a ton of calls unless it the situation warrants. I don’t want to spend a bunch of money unnecessarily.
Most of Europe is included in our plan, but it’s like 2G/3G, so good luck getting maps to load if you’re walking around. Otherwise WiFi wherever I can find it, which in major Euro cities, isn’t too hard.
we looked last night after i'd posted, we could get a plan for $10/day for the first line, $5/day for the second.

definitely be wise to download maps in the airbnb.
you're vacationing in the UK, France, and Italy and you're thinking about drawing the line at $10 a day?

Just because I'm going on this trip, doesn't mean I'm not looking to save money wherever I can.

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 4:02 pm**

dad wrote:
Chris_H_2 wrote:
dad wrote:
spike wrote:
dad wrote:any chance the recent RMers who’ve been to Europe are at&t users? Even if you’re not, what did you do for data/phone use?

did you fork over $$ for an international plan? eSIM? Made calls and text over Wi-Fi? Use WhatsApp for texting?

I don’t think we’ll be making a ton of calls unless it the situation warrants. I don’t want to spend a bunch of money unnecessarily.
Most of Europe is included in our plan, but it’s like 2G/3G, so good luck getting maps to load if you’re walking around. Otherwise WiFi wherever I can find it, which in major Euro cities, isn’t too hard.
we looked last night after i'd posted, we could get a plan for $10/day for the first line, $5/day for the second.

definitely be wise to download maps in the airbnb.
you're vacationing in the UK, France, and Italy and you're thinking about drawing the line at $10 a day?
Just because I'm going on this trip, doesn't mean I'm not looking to save money wherever I can.

to me it would be less about the idea of saving money and more bout quantifying the hassle and inconvenience.

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 4:08 pm**

Chris_H_2 wrote:
dad wrote:
Chris_H_2 wrote:
dad wrote:
spike wrote:
dad wrote:any chance the recent RMers who’ve been to Europe are at&t users? Even if you’re not, what did you do for data/phone use?

did you fork over $$ for an international plan? eSIM? Made calls and text over Wi-Fi? Use WhatsApp for texting?

I don’t think we’ll be making a ton of calls unless it the situation warrants. I don’t want to spend a bunch of money unnecessarily.
Most of Europe is included in our plan, but it’s like 2G/3G, so good luck getting maps to load if you’re walking around. Otherwise WiFi wherever I can find it, which in major Euro cities, isn’t too hard.
we looked last night after i'd posted, we could get a plan for $10/day for the first line, $5/day for the second.

definitely be wise to download maps in the airbnb.
you're vacationing in the UK, France, and Italy and you're thinking about drawing the line at $10 a day?
Just because I'm going on this trip, doesn't mean I'm not looking to save money wherever I can.
to me it would be less about the idea of saving money and more bout quantifying the hassle and inconvenience.

that's pretty much what my wife said when i posed the alternatives to $10/day.

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 4:13 pm**

dad wrote:
Chris_H_2 wrote:
dad wrote:
Chris_H_2 wrote:
dad wrote:
spike wrote:
dad wrote:any chance the recent RMers who’ve been to Europe are at&t users? Even if you’re not, what did you do for data/phone use?

did you fork over $$ for an international plan? eSIM? Made calls and text over Wi-Fi? Use WhatsApp for texting?

I don’t think we’ll be making a ton of calls unless it the situation warrants. I don’t want to spend a bunch of money unnecessarily.
Most of Europe is included in our plan, but it’s like 2G/3G, so good luck getting maps to load if you’re walking around. Otherwise WiFi wherever I can find it, which in major Euro cities, isn’t too hard.
we looked last night after i'd posted, we could get a plan for $10/day for the first line, $5/day for the second.

definitely be wise to download maps in the airbnb.
you're vacationing in the UK, France, and Italy and you're thinking about drawing the line at $10 a day?
Just because I'm going on this trip, doesn't mean I'm not looking to save money wherever I can.
to me it would be less about the idea of saving money and more bout quantifying the hassle and inconvenience.
that's pretty much what my wife said when i posed the alternatives to $10/day.

btw, a lot of places in italy, especially restaurants when taking reservations, communicate exclusively with WhatsApp. just something to keep in mind.

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 4:22 pm**

Do the $10/day and avoid marital conflict, dad. Money well spent.

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 5:04 pm**

yeah, we have the $10/day that just kicks in when we cross borders

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 6:07 pm**

Chris_H_2 wrote:
dad wrote:
Chris_H_2 wrote:
dad wrote:
Chris_H_2 wrote:
dad wrote:
spike wrote:
dad wrote:any chance the recent RMers who’ve been to Europe are at&t users? Even if you’re not, what did you do for data/phone use?

did you fork over $$ for an international plan? eSIM? Made calls and text over Wi-Fi? Use WhatsApp for texting?

I don’t think we’ll be making a ton of calls unless it the situation warrants. I don’t want to spend a bunch of money unnecessarily.
Most of Europe is included in our plan, but it’s like 2G/3G, so good luck getting maps to load if you’re walking around. Otherwise WiFi wherever I can find it, which in major Euro cities, isn’t too hard.
we looked last night after i'd posted, we could get a plan for $10/day for the first line, $5/day for the second.

definitely be wise to download maps in the airbnb.
you're vacationing in the UK, France, and Italy and you're thinking about drawing the line at $10 a day?
Just because I'm going on this trip, doesn't mean I'm not looking to save money wherever I can.
to me it would be less about the idea of saving money and more bout quantifying the hassle and inconvenience.
that's pretty much what my wife said when i posed the alternatives to $10/day.
btw, a lot of places in italy, especially restaurants when taking reservations, communicate exclusively with WhatsApp. just something to keep in mind.

Thanks for the heads up

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 11:07 pm**

dude pay the $10 map ability and uber on phone is priceless

Posted: **Thu January 11, 2024 11:18 pm**

and get the sole meunière with a glass of your choice...

Posted: **Fri January 12, 2024 12:39 am**

TRAVEL SUBFORUM NOW GOD DAMMIT

Posted: **Fri January 12, 2024 12:40 am**

Bammer wrote:TRAVEL SUBFORUM NOW GOD DAMMIT

Why? We seem to be handling the thread pretty well.

Posted: **Fri January 12, 2024 12:55 am**

Bammer wrote:TRAVEL SUBFORUM NOW GOD DAMMIT

I should be posting in the Paris thread. Thanks for reminding me.

Posted: **Fri January 12, 2024 1:03 am**

it's totally ridiculous we don't have a travel sub forum

Posted: **Fri January 12, 2024 1:30 am**

Nah this thread is fine

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