I swore off the idea of bringing my iPhone on my next Latin adventure after I incurred hefty roaming charges during my trip to Mexico last year. But I couldn’t bear the thought of going to Guatemala without it. After all, it’s my favorite camera, music player, e-mail receiver, and Internet device. (Wouldn’t it be [...]
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Tips for Using Your iPhone in Mexico
It wakes me up in the morning, it plays my favorite music and radio shows, and keeps me connected to the Internet. My iPhone is like a body part. The thought of not having it with me makes me break out in a cold sweat. Go to Mexico without it? No way! As unthinkable as [...]
Four iPhone Apps for Mexico City
Going to Mexico City? There’s an app. for that. The number of Mexico-centric iPhone apps seems to have proliferated since I last checked into this in the late spring. Here are four that specifically relate to Mexico City: Mexico City Maps Offline. Allows to users to view maps of Mexico City offline without internet connection. [...]
Why My Next International Adventure Will Be Offline
In the days leading up to my adventure in Mexico, I shared my efforts to make my iPhone “Mexico compatible.” Using your cell phone in a foreign country can result in shockingly high “roaming charges.” In one case reported by the New York Times, a U.S. tourist racked up over $3,000 in roaming charges while [...]
