Travel Planning guides
Every Travel Planning article on the USA eSIM blog, newest first.
Flying to New York from Manchester, Edinburgh and Beyond
How flying to New York from a UK regional airport differs from London — nonstop options, connections, and what that does to your first day.
JFK to Manhattan: AirTrain, Subway, Taxi or Transfer
How to get from JFK to Manhattan and what actually decides the choice — luggage, time of day, group size and how tired you are.
New York in December: Christmas Trip Planning and Crowds
Planning a December trip to New York — how cold it gets, when the Christmas crowds are manageable, and what to check before you rely on any specific date.
New York in October: Weather, Packing and What's On
What an October trip to New York actually feels like — layering for shifting weather, the Central Park leaf window, and what a five-day visit can fit.
Route 66 Road Trip: Stages, Map and How Many Days
Why Route 66 no longer exists as one continuous road, how to break the drive into stages, and how to plan a realistic day count for 2026's centenary year.