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Useful essentials

Little things sorted. More room for adventure.

Mobile data, money, packing and everyday know-how. Get practical advice for the details that make your trip easier.

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  • Mauritius
  • Rodrigues
  • Thailand
Open travel backpack on a wooden table with a folded shirt, sunglasses, passport, charging cable, power bank, adapter, sunscreen and a phone

Your everyday travel toolkit

The questions you might not think to ask.

I help you work through the essentials for your destination, travel style and budget.

  • SIM, eSIM & Wi-Fi

    Understand data options, phone compatibility and activation.

  • Cash, cards & exchange

    Plan how to pay and what fees to check.

  • Useful travel apps

    Find tools for maps, translation, weather and currency.

  • Plugs & charging

    Check adapters, chargers and device needs.

  • Packing & weather

    Prepare for your dates, plans and luggage space.

  • Language & etiquette

    Feel more comfortable with everyday local interactions.

  • Documents & contacts

    Organise confirmations and find official information.

  • Everyday essentials

    Locate shops, laundry and other useful services.

Traveller’s hands holding a smartphone showing a map at a café table, beside a cappuccino and notebook

Before you arrive

A little preparation goes a long way

Get your phone travel-ready.

  • Check your phone and data needs.
  • Save key addresses and useful information offline.
  • Choose apps that fit your route.

Tell me your destination, trip length and phone model. I can research suitable options and explain the next steps.

A simple before-you-go checklist.

Before-you-go checklist

For your own reference. Your selections are not sent to me and reset when you refresh.

I can help you adapt this checklist to your trip.

Your trip.
Your essentials.

Mauritius · Rodrigues · Thailand

Small details.
Big adventures.

Small question? Ask a real person.

An example of the personalised guidance available during your booked hours.

  1. Traveller: I’m visiting Thailand for a week. What should I set up on my phone?

  2. Maria: Tell me your phone model and where you’re staying. I’ll look at data options and the tools you may need.

Feel prepared for the everyday.

Personal travel advice for Mauritius, Rodrigues and Thailand.

Quick Guidance

US$10

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Support hours count within 7 am–7 pm Mauritius time and pause overnight.

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