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If there’s one particular place in Indonesia that gets all the attention from Indian travelers and honeymooners, then that’s Bali — an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs.

Indonesia has good Wi-Fi connectivity. So, if your plans don’t extend much further than hopping from bars to restaurants to your hotel, then you might not need a SIM card. However, if you want to stay connected everywhere, buy a local SIM card to avoid expensive roaming bills.

If you’re planning to make a short trip to Moscow or St. Petersburg, likely, you don’t need SIM card because hotels usually have Wi-Fi and so do cafes, restaurants, and public areas. Using the Wi-Fi, you can make WhatsApp calls, and text at the same time. But if you’re planning an extended stay in Russia or you’re on the Trans-Siberian trip, then it’s worth purchasing a Russian tourist SIM card. Using your home phone network gets expensive. A local tourist SIM will help you cut down your phone bill expenses.

There are several Russian tourist SIM cards which offer a great deal of data. Calls to India, however, are costly. This post explains the best Russian tourist SIMs for Indian travellers and the options available.

Turkey isn’t an expensive place to travel in. However, that doesn’t stand true for staying connected with your loved ones back in India. Switching over to a local SIM is equally expensive. Turkey doesn’t have many options and therefore buying a SIM card in Turkey isn’t cheap.

If you’re traveling to Canada for a short trip, contacting family and friends can be expensive. Switching over to a local SIM can keep your costs down. Canada has got some really great voice, SMS and data plans to offer with their Canada tourist SIM cards. All these plans are “pay as you go” plans, and require an add-on for India calling.

With limited data allowances and expensive call rates, staying connected in New Zealand and back in India can be really costly. If you’re going to New Zealand for up to two months buying tourist SIM cards in New Zealand is the most affordable option to stay connected with your friends and family back in India.