We’ve been thinking of ways to save money while you are overseas, and our top tip is cutting call costs.
Calling home on your mobile is going to be expensive. There are lots of deals in place that can save you money while you are abroad, but the best thing to do is buy a local sim card. Get your phone unlocked before you go and it will save you heaps of money.
The other option is to head down to an internet cafe and use SKYPE. Connections can sometimes be a bit rubbish because of slow internet connections, but it’s definitely worth a try as it’s free (or practically free if you are calling someones phone rather than their computer or skype compatible phone). If you find a cafe with a webcam and you know that your family or friends have one on the computer at home, it’s doubly worth the effort. The first time I did this I was amazed – I hadn’t seen my family for months and to be suddenly chatting away to them all as if we were in the same room was amazing!!
