I’m a big believer in staying in hostels - especially when visiting cities for short periods. The people are always wonderful, the rooms inexpensive, and you come away from your trip with so many more stories than you would have in a hotel or Airbnb.
The only major downside - and it can be a killer for digital nomads - is the lack of a reliable WiFi connection. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve had to tether my phone to my laptop and it rarely runs smoothly. From my phone overheating and the battery draining to the unreliable connection and huge data usage - I’ve never been a fan of hot-spotting from my cell phone.
But I value experience more than anything else. So what’s the solution? How do you avoid missing out without risking an unworkable internet connection? A dedicated mobile hotspot. There’s a handful of different portable WiFi brands and models out there but we’ve been lucky enough to test out the most famous of them all - the SIMO Solis Lite 4G. Read More >