Travel & connectivity

The OpenSim journal

Page 44

More travel guides

People walking and sitting under trees in John Roberts Square, Waterford

Waterford Harvest Festival 2026: programme and travel guide

Plan Waterford Harvest Festival 2026 with programme times, free and ticketed events, city hubs, road closures, parking, bus changes and sensory support.

1 Sept 2026

Passengers waiting in the departure lounge near gate 7 at Nairobi airport

Travel alerts

JKIA strike recovery: KQ targets normal schedule September 2

Kenya Airways expects normal scheduled operations September 2. Until then, JKIA passengers should confirm flights and expect recovery delays.

1 Sept 2026

Only one of ten checked regional Europe eSIM plans names all ten selected non-EU stops: Ubigi Europe Extended scores 10 of 10 and Airalo Eurolink scores 9 of 10

eSIM Research

Europe eSIM Border-Gap Index: Which Plans Cover 10 Non-EU Stops?

Only 1 of 10 Europe plans covered all selected non-EU stops. Compare Kosovo, Balkans, Switzerland, Turkey and UK coverage in the source-linked data.

1 Sept 2026

Only three of ten checked travel eSIM providers publish permission, delivery, recipient login and plan control for a family setup

eSIM Research

Travel eSIM Family Setup Index: Can One Account Buy and Manage Plans for Everyone?

Five of 10 providers let you buy a plan for someone else, but only three explain the full handoff. Compare accounts, QR delivery, control and top-ups.

1 Sept 2026

Three AST SpaceMobile BlueBird satellites above Earth with a phone and the August 5, 2026 launch date

Travel connectivity news

AST SpaceMobile BlueBird Update: Japan Advances 700 MHz Rules

Japan advanced rules for 700 MHz satellite-to-phone service on August 31. See what changed for Rakuten and AST SpaceMobile, and what travelers can use now.

1 Sept 2026

A Japanese traveler compares a 4GB, 15-day travel data benefit across four destinations

Travel connectivity news

H.I.S. Mobile Adds a Free Annual 4GB Travel eSIM

H.I.S. Mobile will include a 4GB, 15-day travel eSIM once a year. Check eligibility, the October 1 start, data limits and alternatives.

31 Aug 2026

Unlimited Japan data graphic showing 7, 15 and 30-day plan lengths

Travel connectivity news

Journey Japan launches True Unlimited eSIM plans

Journey Japan says its new 7, 15 and 30-day plans have no phone-data throttle. Check prices, hotspot limits, network, activation and alternatives.

31 Aug 2026

Rock formations and walking route in Charyn Canyon, Kazakhstan

Family travel

Kazakhstan with kids: attractions, itineraries and family travel tips

Plan Kazakhstan with kids using 8 researched stops, realistic 5, 7 and 10-day routes, plus current child-seat, mountain and transport guidance.

31 Aug 2026

Kyushu Shinkansen route reconnecting between Kumamoto and Shin-Minamata on September 18, 2026

Travel connectivity news

Kyushu Shinkansen Reopens September 18: Traveler Guide

Kyushu Shinkansen through trains return September 18. Check the modified timetable, September 1 ticket sale, refunds and the line still closed.

31 Aug 2026