Internet today is a must-have travel item and most gadgets are Wi-Fi ready. However, when you are travelling in a group and need connectivity on the go, it is best to get a Wi-Fi router and create a hot spot so that that it can connect multiple devices at one go.

Before getting yourself a pocket wifi, take these into consideration:

• Data plans

If you are buying a locked device, check the data plans offered by the internet service provider.

There will be several plans offered under prepaid and postpaid categories. At times, service providers offer the device at a very cheap price but have expensive data plans.

• Locked or unlocked

This is one of the most important factor – is the device locked to a specific service provider? If you are getting the device very cheap, there is a very high possibility that the router is locked to a service provider. If you buy a locked device, you will not be able to use it with any other service providers. If you are investing your money into a Pocket Wi-Fi Router, go for an unlocked device so that you can change your service provider whenever you want.

• How many devices to connect at a time

Check how many devices can be connected to the router. Mostly, devices allow five connections, which seem to be reasonable. Depending on the usage, if you have a bigger family or plan to use it for small office, you may want to go for devices that allow higher number of connections.

• Compatibility with your service provider

Think about the service provider you are going to use most of the time. Not every internet service provider will have coverage in all areas. And not every wireless router will be compatible with every service providers. Before you buy a portable WiFi hotspot device, check if it is compatible with your SIM, USB datacard and the service provider.

• 3G/4G Data Card support

3G and 4G is on a roll. To enjoy high speed internet access, before purchasing a pocket Wi-Fi router ensure that the router supports 3G/ 4G Data Card.

• Wi-Fi speed

One of the crucial thing one should keep in mind before buying.

Courtesy of The Indian Express

“So often we experience things in life, and yet never see the connections between them. When we are given hardship, or feel pain, we often fail to consider that the experience may be the direct cause or result of another action or experience. Sometimes we fail to recognize the direct connection between the pain in our lives and our relationship with Allah SWT” 

When it comes to travelling abroad, I'm very careful. Just to make sure that all process or procedure goes smoothly. So before you start preparing for your trip or pack your luggage or applying for visas or purchasing the flight tickets, here are few tips you might want to consider that some may overlook.

1. Always check your passport expiry date. Make sure the expiry date is no less than 6 months.

2. If possible, photocopy your identification card and passport (in case you lose your important documents during your travel).

3. Get contact number and address to the nearest embassy nearby to your location.

4. This is the most important point. Check your travel status online through Jabatan Immigresen Malaysia here (click on Online Services at the top page > Check Status of Immigration Control For Malaysia- Blacklist ) especially those who has pending PTPTN loans or you can call 03-8892 6041/6042/6043/6044. Best is to check both ways although the online service is a real time result. This is the first thing to do. Check a few weeks before purchasing your tickets, prior to your travel date, and perhaps a day before your departure. The blacklist system can be triggered at any point of time. So you don't want to be block from travelling out of Malaysia. 

5. Make sure you have packed important medication because you don't want to be hospitalize at a foreign country where some hospitals can cost a hole in your pocket. For those who has medical/insurance card, seek advise from your agent.

So, it's less than a week before my trip to India. What have I prepared? Well....nothing. I mean partially.


 Only bought zip lock to keep the shampoos, body lotion, face cream, baby oil to be hand carried. Noooo, just joking. The zip lock is to bring the necessities for my hand carry luggage in case my backpack goes missing or arrive after me. You'll never know.

To be honest, I have been ranting about wanting to go for a backpack adventures for so long, but now when it's time, I kind of have a second thought whether I can pull this off or not. The motivation behind this trip was from all the travel blogs that I have read. Virtually, they all looked 'wow'. It's either now or never right. 

 I bring all my skincare for a day trip, so I do not know if I can live with only the basics for a week.

It's the weekend and we'll be heading south again for a wedding and I can't be more excited. I love weddings.


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