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I've been lucky so far. I've never had my smartphone stolen. But I wanted to know: What if? So, I simulated the whole thing, switched off my smartphone, and tried to access all my important documents. It turns out that it's not so easy - especially if you use 2FA almost everywhere.
That's when I realized the importance of having a backup plan, especially when traveling far away from home. Being prepared to expect the unexpected can make all the difference between a smooth trip and a stressful nightmare.
Enter the one thing I'll never travel without: A second phone. It's my previous smartphone with a pre-paid SIM card that I always keep separate from my main phone. It either stays in my hostel/hotel room or it's being kept in a separate bag when on the road. Having a secondary phone gives me peace of mind, knowing that if my primary phone is lost, stolen, or damaged, I have a backup ready to go. This backup phone serves multiple purposes:
So my advice to other travelers who might have an old phone at home or about to replace their current phone: Maybe reconsider selling it. Set it up with a pre-paid SIM and crucial information. It's a simple travel hack that can save you from a lot of stress and inconvenience should the worst happen.
When I replace my current smartphone at some point, I will also keep this one and set it up as a third emergency phone - which will always stay at home. Like a third line of defense to at least get easy access to my stuff once I return.
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That's when I realized the importance of having a backup plan, especially when traveling far away from home. Being prepared to expect the unexpected can make all the difference between a smooth trip and a stressful nightmare.
Enter the one thing I'll never travel without: A second phone. It's my previous smartphone with a pre-paid SIM card that I always keep separate from my main phone. It either stays in my hostel/hotel room or it's being kept in a separate bag when on the road. Having a secondary phone gives me peace of mind, knowing that if my primary phone is lost, stolen, or damaged, I have a backup ready to go. This backup phone serves multiple purposes:
- It has a secondary phone number I can use to make calls in case of emergencies.
- It contains important documents, such as my passport, travel itinerary, and insurance information.
- It contains essential apps, such as my password manager, my email account and relevant apps for the journey (e.g. airline apps).
- I can easily deactivate my main phone remotely using this secondary device.
- Perhaps most importantly, I can activate my main line on the secondary phone using an eSIM, which can be done through my provider's website. This means I can quickly regain access to my primary phone number without needing a physical SIM card.
So my advice to other travelers who might have an old phone at home or about to replace their current phone: Maybe reconsider selling it. Set it up with a pre-paid SIM and crucial information. It's a simple travel hack that can save you from a lot of stress and inconvenience should the worst happen.
When I replace my current smartphone at some point, I will also keep this one and set it up as a third emergency phone - which will always stay at home. Like a third line of defense to at least get easy access to my stuff once I return.
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