“I really want to see my favorite cosplayer, and they’re coming to an overseas event… But should I go all that way just for that?”

I finally settled that dilemma just after midnight on the day of departure. From there, I booked my flight and hotel on impulse and caught a flight to Malaysia and Singapore that same evening. It was the start of a solo whirlwind trip to two countries, making full use of the three-day weekend in July without using any paid leave!

The thing that supported this unplanned and spontaneous overseas trip was, in fact, Rakuten Mobile.

Zero Preparation Needed! Why You Can Fly Out the Moment You Feel Like It

For a typical overseas trip, preparation is a hassle—you have to rent a Wi-Fi router in advance or purchase a dedicated SIM card. But this time, I only had a few hours until departure.

In such a situation, Rakuten Mobile’s benefit of being able to use up to 2GB for free in 72 countries and regions overseas (at no extra charge) was incredibly reassuring. No prior application or complicated settings are required. Once you arrive at your destination, just turn on “Data Roaming,” and you’re connected to the internet instantly.

Honestly, Is 2GB Enough?

You might think, “Isn’t 2GB a bit small?” but for a short trip of about three days, it was surprisingly sufficient. Here is how I used it:

• On the move (Outdoors): I only used data when calling a taxi via the “Grab” app or checking my current location on Google Maps.
• Hotels and Cafes: For doing research or posting to social media, I wisely made use of local Wi-Fi.

By basically staying in airplane mode and only connecting quickly when necessary, I had no trouble at all with 2GB. In fact, since there was no need to swap SIM cards, my mobility during the trip was excellent!

Summary: Rakuten Mobile as Your Partner for Free-Spirited Travel

Being able to turn a sudden thought like “I’ll go abroad tomorrow!” into reality is only possible because of the light-footedness that Rakuten Mobile provides.

If you’re thinking, “I want to go abroad someday,” switching to Rakuten Mobile now will give you peace of mind. Right now, by applying through the Employee Referral Campaign, you can get up to 14,000 points (for MNP). Use these points for your next travel expenses and enjoy the world even more freely!

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