Author Archives: TravelWifi
What’s Up with Purple?
You’ve probably noticed the changes we’re making to the website. You could be wondering about the addition of the TravelWifi name because it might not be how you know us. And…you could be wondering, what’s up with purple? TravelWifi is the name we’ve chosen to represent our new brand and our commitment to our customers…read more
Home of the Free Because of the Brave
The History Behind Veterans Day Since 1919, the U.S. has celebrated Veterans Day on November 11th. This annual observance originated as Armistice Day on the first anniversary of the end of WWI, and it became a national holiday in 1938. The name was officially changed from Armistice Day to Veterans Day in 1954 by President…read more
Happy Birthday Air Force!
Many people don’t know how extensive the history of the U.S. Air Force really is. It’s official founding was on September 18, 1947, but it started long before. This year, we’re giving you a brief history lesson on this band of aviators to say Happy Birthday Air Force! How It All Began In 1907, the…read more
Summer travel packing tips
Pack for your destination You know where you are going — don’t over-plan or over-pack for your trip. Survey after survey of travelers report that they packed way too much. Pack Light, and Wear Your Heavy Items If you’re a smart traveler and only use a carry-on bag, be sure to wear the bulkier items…read more
Is the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona on your bucket list?
The San Fermin festival in Pamplona, northern Spain has been around since Medieval times. That makes sense when you think about the potential gore. Ernest Hemmingway made the colorful Running of the Bulls famous in the 1920s. It is on many bucket lists a century later. In 1923 Hemingway made his first visit to San…read more
Watch the magic of a Sapphire Wi-Fi hotspot
What will your overseas trip be like without Wi-Fi? Do you think you can take a trip to a foreign country without Wi-Fi for a week or two? Think about this: your roaming charges can add up to hundreds of dollars. Free Wi-Fi hubs have weak signals and are notorious for identity thieves. Without Wi-Fi, you…read more
Mother’s Day Care Packages for Military Moms
Moms deserve to feel special every day, but especially on Mother’s Day. They put others before themselves all the time, and this could not be more true for mothers in the military. U.S. military service members often sacrifice many special moments with their families, and when they are deployed, military moms don’t have the opportunity…read more
Make the Golden Week in Japan part of your travel plans
A dazzling trip for your wish list, Japan’s Golden Week is a collection of national holidays spread over two weekends. This year is exceptional; the Emperor is scheduled to abdicate the throne on April 30, followed by the ascension to the throne of the new Emperor on May 1, which will be made a national…read more