Articles about: Europe

The non-EU pockets inside Europe

Schengen, the EU and 'roam like at home' are three different maps. Where they diverge — microstates and the Western Balkans — is where roaming bills happen.

The Brexit roaming trap: why 'roam like at home' skips the UK both ways

Brexit ended free EU roaming for the UK in both directions. What changed, what UK rules actually require now, and how to avoid a surprise phone bill.

Europe by train in September: staying online between borders

September is Europe's best rail month and its trickiest for data. Border hops, tunnel dead zones, onboard Wi-Fi that isn't — and what to set up before boarding.

Where to see the total solar eclipse in Spain on August 12, 2026

Spain's total solar eclipse sweeps from Galicia to the Balearics on August 12, 2026 — best places to stand, safe-viewing rules, and how to share it live.

Coolcation destinations: where to go in Europe when the heat is too much

Mild-summer Europe, from the Nordic classics to green northern Spain and the Italian mountains — plus how to stay connected once you leave the coast road.

A €100 video call in Switzerland: the roaming bill nobody expects

One weekend in Switzerland, a single video call on the wrong line, and a €100 roaming bill back home. How it happens — and how a VamosData eSIM stops it.

How to avoid roaming charges in Europe

Practical ways to avoid roaming charges in Europe: what EU rules do and don't cover, the UK and Switzerland traps, and how a VamosData eSIM keeps costs flat.