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Summer usually means venturing on your favorite getaway and getting some much needed rest and relaxation. This summer, the COVID-19 pandemic has made getting away more difficult, leaving summer vacationers feeling stranded. As the world, and Americans especially, faced a summer spent at home, a solution came into view that would allow them to safely travel. RV sales skyrocketed this summer, with one booking siteseeing a 1,000% increase in bookings.

Telecommuting is still on the rise, and it shows no indications of stopping anytime soon. In 2020, 5 million employees worked at least half of their work hours from their homes, which has resulted in 173% growth in the number of telecommuters from 2005 to today. 

After weeks of social distancing due to COVID-19, it’s time to start moving forward and making plans. During these uncertain times, a lot has changed and our day-to-day lives as we knew them will certainly be different post-quarantine. This may include the way we commute to work (if at all), the way we interact with others at the grocery store, or even the way we manage personal anxieties or emotions. Therefore, it’s important for businesses and individuals to start acknowledging the potential changes that will occur and begin preparing for life after quarantine now.

Mobile phones have revolutionized the way we work, communicate, and spend our free time. Phones are ideal tools for quick communication, e-banking, and a long list of other tasks. We have a world of information and entertainment available to us any time, right in the palms of our hands. However, as useful as mobile phones are in our daily lives, they are not the best tool for every task we encounter while we’re away from our home or office networks.

To slow the spread of COVID-19, many employees have started working remotely. For some, this is an exciting opportunity to skip the long commute and take control of their own work schedule. Others might be uncertain about the change, especially those who aren’t used to working remotely or who have other distractions when at home. 

A safer option is to use a personal device, like your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. This way, all you need to do is connect to a Wi-Fi network using tethering, a portable mobile hotspot device, a Wi-Fi dongle, or a local SIM card. While these options are all safer than using a public network, they can be made even more secure with the use of a VPN.

From life as a business traveler to one as an exchange student or remote worker, there’s a lot you can learn about yourself and the world when you travel internationally. With international travel, you can gain exposure to new cultures, cuisines, and perspectives, and see some truly unbelievable sights along the way.

Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. It is a movement to create an international of giving at the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season. 

How much does it cost, is it competitive? Of course! Instead of $9/mo you’d pay when using Solis abroad, you’ll only pay $6/mo with our Local GoData option in the USA and Europe. Save more and share more!

The May holidays are upon us and finally the weather is good enough to get away from the city and into the great outdoors. We picked six perfect destinations for you, where nature meets culture and great food. And one great advice: whichever adventure you embark on, within the EU or around the world beyond its roaming agreements, please, take care and stay connected.