Imagine working in the morning with an ocean view and surfing after lunch for 3 months in Bali. Or wintering in Vietnam, where renting a villa with a pool costs the same as a one-bedroom residential apartment. Sounds like a dream? Thanks to modern technology – from AI assistants to biometrics and cloud services – in 2025, it can be a reality for thousands of digital nomads and remote workers worldwide.

But there’s one nuance that destroys the entire digital ecosystem: no internet access. The internet is needed in rented apartments with Wi-Fi, on the beach when an important client makes an urgent call, and in the mountains when navigation disconnects. It’s needed pretty much anywhere you are, especially when you’re away from home.

Traditional solutions do not work for long trips. Roaming from your home operator can be off-putting due to its high cost and hidden fees, buying local SIM cards requires trips to tech shops (which can be a hassle with language barriers and restrictions), and public Wi-Fi is unreliable, inaccessible outdoors, and not secure.

Travel eSIM technology solves most of these problems, and the operator Yesim can be the ideal solution for long trips and interacting with innovative new-generation services to ensure the safety and comfort of digital nomads.

Modern travel technology ecosystem

AI assistants: no longer mere translators

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With over 200 available destinations, Yesim will get you the data plan you need to stay in touch when you’re abroad. It’s as simple as downloading the app and selecting your plan.

Forget about Google Translate from 2020. Modern AI tools plan routes based on your budget, find hidden sights, analyze thousands of reviews, and provide personalized recommendations. ChatGPT will tell you where to find accommodations in Chiang Mai with a swimming pool for $400 a month and plan your itinerary, taking into account the weather, local events, and sights.

Perplexity AI will find cafés where locals eat. Hopper can predict airfare prices with 95% accuracy, and AI translators, like Google Translate with Conversation mode, have evolved to translate dialogue in real time, even recognizing slang and context.

Biometrics: Your data is secure

Europe’s EU Digital Identity Wallet turns your passport and visa into a secure app, so there’s no theft risk. Biometric boarding passes from Delta and Lufthansa replace paper boarding passes, with pass-through Face ID in seconds.

Passkeys from Google and Apple use biometrics instead of passwords for Gmail, iCloud, and hundreds of other services. They are impossible to forget or phish. And Samsung Secure Folder and Google Private Space create an encrypted zone for scanned documents with secure biometric access. Even if your phone is stolen, your passport, visa, and insurance remain as secure as a bank vault.

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Financial technology: The end of the predatory fees era

Wise and Revolut support 50+ currencies with conversion at the interbank rate, saving 2 to 3% on each transaction. For a budget of $5,000 for 3 months, that’s $100 to $150. Virtual cards for each service protect your main account: Netflix, Booking, and other paid subscriptions are linked to separate cards with limits.

Binance Card and Crypto.com crypto cards convert cryptocurrency to fiat money at the best rate, with up to 5% cashback. Fee-free international transfers are a better option than bank transfers, which typically charge a 3 to 5% commission. AI categorizes expenses automatically: housing, food, transport.

Smart devices and IoT

AirTag 2 and Chipolo CARD Spot UWB trackers locate luggage down to the centimeter through a network of billions of devices. According to SITA, airlines mishandled 33.4 million pieces of luggage in 2024. A $30 tracker prevents the loss of a suitcase containing equipment worth thousands of dollars.

Smart locks for Airbnb generate temporary access codes for cleaners and guests without handing over physical keys. This allows control via app from anywhere in the world. Portable AI translators Timekettle X1 and Pocketalk translate 40+ languages in real time, even offline, which is critical for medical consultations or legal matters where translation accuracy is essential.

The critical factor is: It all depends on the internet

AI assistants, biometric payments, GPS trackers, and cloud backups all require a stable connection. However, traditional solutions don’t work or incur a host of inconveniences, from expensive roaming to slow and unsecured hotel Wi-Fi. Travel eSIM technology seems to be a rational solution, and there are advantages to using one of the new generation services, the global operator Yesim.

Travel eSIM: The digital ecosystem foundation

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An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a microchip in a smartphone or other device that works like a regular SIM card but without a plastic card. Operator profiles can be downloaded remotely via the internet; it only takes a few minutes.

What about prices? For Thailand, for example, Yesim offers a 30GB monthly package for $26. Unlimited monthly access is not much more expensive at $37. There is a Pay & Fly plan with a pay-as-you-go model. You only pay for what you use. There are no hidden fees or roaming surprises, and costs are predictable. And you can try out the technology before your trip with a test package for $0.60.

Yesim supports more than 200 destinations. There’s no need to delete your main eSIM. Modern phones support multiple profiles for work and personal life. The hotspot feature (available from local operators) allows you to connect your laptop, tablet, or family members’ devices to the internet.

Yesim works with leading local 4G/5G operators and automatically switches to cell towers with the best coverage. The speed is sufficient for video, large files, and cloud services. At the same time, you’ll get your own secure connection with bank-level TLS encryption, instead of unreliable public Wi-Fi.

Travel kit: Connection, data, wallet

But how do you get started? First, determine if your device supports eSIM: almost all flagship models from 2020 onward (iPhone 12+, Samsung Galaxy S21+, Google Pixel 5+) are compatible. Second, download the Yesim app a week before departure and sign up, select and pay for the package that suits your destination on the website, and install the eSIM profile. You can set everything up in the comfort of your own home and activate it upon arrival at your destination. For 3 months, it is best to take monthly packages for flexibility when changing plans. But there’s more than choosing a good eSIM.

Choosing the best routes saves money. Using Rome2Rio combines transport options. Often, a bus and a low-cost airline are 40 to 60% cheaper than a direct flight. Google Flights with flexible dates offers a difference of $200 to $300 when shifting your departure date by 2 to 3 days.

When selecting accommodations, look for apartments with a kitchen. Cooking at home can save $300 to $500 per month compared to eating out. Also, check the distance to co-working spaces and transport stops. Long distances eat into your taxi budget.

When working remotely, Passkeys, instead of passwords, will provide phishing protection. VPN (ProtonVPN, NordVPN) can be configured only for work apps, so personal ones are not slowed down. Also, enabling Find My Device and remote data wipe will help if your phone is stolen. Your information will not fall into the wrong hands.

Long trips at minimal cost don’t mean sacrificing comfort. It’s about using consistent technology, where each tool either saves money or prevents unpredictable expenses.

The key to success is preparing before departure, rather than solving problems on the spot, including AI assistants for planning, multi-currency cards for commission-free payments, UWB trackers for luggage, and eSIM services like Yesim for uninterrupted communication. Each tech ecosystem element solves a specific problem. Set up your technology correctly, and a long trip will turn from a logistical nightmare into a comfortable experience with predictable costs and maximum freedom.