I’ve used Airalo eSIM across multiple international trips, including Vietnam, Japan, and India.
It’s become my go-to way to stay connected without dealing with SIM cards or unreliable airport WiFi.
These are gear reviews based on what I’ve used across skiing, trekking, and travel in Asia.
If it’s here, I’ve tested it enough to know how it performs and whether I’d use it again.
I’ve used Airalo eSIM across multiple international trips, including Vietnam, Japan, and India.
It’s become my go-to way to stay connected without dealing with SIM cards or unreliable airport WiFi.
I wasn’t much of a helmet skier, but a trip to Gulmarg pushed me to finally buy one. I went with the Oakley MOD1 MIPS, and it ended up being the first helmet I didn’t mind wearing all day.
I used the Sukoa ski bag to get a pair of oversized skis from Colorado to Korea. It held up for that trip, but I haven’t brought it on a ski trip since. Here’s where it works and why I’d go a different direction now.
I’ve been skiing in these after years of relying on rentals in Korea and Japan, and the difference was immediate. The Salomon S/Pro Alpha 130 is a stiff, low-volume boot built for aggressive skiers who prefer a tight fit. Here’s how they’ve held up across different conditions, and what I’d do differently if I bought them again.
A practical Hokkaido ski packing list based on multiple trips to Niseko and Rusutsu. What to bring, what to rent, and what’s easy to overlook when skiing in Japan.