Recommended Mobile E-SIM for Traveling in Europe

 When traveling abroad, a SIM card is the first thing to prepare. Some people buy an international SIM card online in advance, while others rent a Wi-Fi device. Another option is to purchase a local SIM card upon arrival. Recently, e-SIMs that can be downloaded via an app have also become available.

Having so many options is great, but the downside is that it can be confusing to compare them all!

I have been living in Denmark and traveling around Europe, so I found the most cost-effective and convenient SIM plan for my needs. I want to introduce it here.




It is Lyca Mobile.


Lyca is a UK-based MVNO company. However, it operates in 20 European countries by leasing networks from local providers. It offers a local phone number, free international calls, prepaid plans, EU roaming data, and affordable prices, making it popular among travelers and students. Additionally, e-SIMs are free!



The application process is also simple. I will explain it based on Denmark.



1. Search for "Lyca Denmark" on Google and visit their website.


Searching Lyca Denmark
Searching Lyca Denmark


2. Check the mobile plans on the website.

In the Mobile Plan section, choose the plan that suits your needs.

Currently, for 9 Krone (less than $1.5 or around 2,000 KRW), you get:

  • 30GB data for 30 days
  • 9GB EU roaming data
  • 15 hours of international calls

Awesome mobile plan
Awesome mobile plan


3. Make a payment

Choose e-SIM, but do not add Top-up.

Charging in advance is unnecessary, as you can recharge after 30 days.

Proceed with the payment.



E-SIM is also free
E-SIM is also free



4. Check your email

After payment, you will receive an email titled "Order Confirmation - Lycamobile SIM."

Open the email and activate your e-SIM immediately.


Last tip

Is there an app?

Unfortunately, Lycamobile only provides apps in Denmark and Spain.

It is better to use the website.


Can I buy a physical SIM card?

Like Lebara, Lycamobile SIM cards are sold in various supermarkets across Denmark.

You can buy one for 49 Krone.

Popular posts from this blog

Using the Eurail Pass for Family Travel: My Experience and Tips

Image
As the Christmas season approaches, flight prices across Europe rise significantly. Do Europeans spend the whole year preparing for Christmas? From mid-December to early January, flight prices often triple. When I asked around, many people said they were on vacation, making work almost impossible. Interestingly, schools don't have a long winter break, but they do have a Christmas holiday. When combined with weekends, this break lasts about two weeks, during which most people travel. Naturally, I decided to travel with my family as well. However, I wasn't happy with the soaring flight prices. Fortunately, I had a Eurail Global Pass that I hadn't had the chance to use yet. I was considering canceling it, but this was the perfect opportunity. While students typically use the pass for backpacking trips, traveling with family is a different experience. Many aspects of the Eurail Pass aren't fully covered online. So, I've compiled my personal experiences, opinions, and ti...
Read more

Visiting the Catacombs of Rome: Experience & How to Go

Image
The Entrance to the Domitilla Catacombs We took a car tour of the city and Rome's outskirts. The day before, the children and adults had walked extensively around St. Peter's Basilica, and I thought they might be too tired for another long walk. Instead, we took an 8-seater van for the tour, and the vehicle was a Mercedes van. Everyone was able to relax and enjoy the sights comfortably. The first destination we drove to was Catacombe Domitilla . As it turned out, catacombs are spread all around the outskirts of Rome, and this particular catacomb is one of the most famous ones. What Are the Roman Catacombs? The Roman catacombs are underground cemeteries created by early Christians between the 2nd and 5th centuries. These catacombs consist of long underground tunnels and burial sites, with more than 60 known catacombs around Rome. Even today, when excavation work is done, new catacombs are discovered. These places were not merely burial grounds but also served as secret places o...
Read more

Prague Christmas Market: Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square

Image
 If you live in Asia, the culture of Christmas markets is unfamiliar. This is because European-style squares, a characteristic of European cities, do not exist in Asia, and Christianity was introduced relatively recently. In Asia, Christianity is just one of many religions people believe in. As a result, I have almost no experience with Christmas markets. I even thought a Christmas market was just a regular store decorated with Christmas ornaments. Now, there is also a Christmas market in Aalborg, where I live, and I have become accustomed to it as I pass by. After a while, it feels like an everyday thing, and I don't think much about it anymore. Just something like, "Oh, people are waiting for Christmas," or "The market is hyggelig." On December 23rd and 24th, we were at the Christmas market in Prague.  The Christmas market was held in the Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) and Wenceslas Square (Václavské nám.). As always, countless stalls filled the Old To...
Read more