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The SIM card sticker that allows easy access to mobile networks across the globe

For those who travel abroad, there’s always a pang of jealousy when locals are able to switch on their phones upon landing, without a thought of excessive fees. While smartphones make a great travel companion—especially abroad where maps, translators and staying connected with home can make or break a trip—roaming charges can be a major burden. With the exception of global mobile plans, the only …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

Prisoner art, prosthetic Lego legs, intuitive boarding passes and more in our weekly look at the web

1. Rick Owens Step Team In a drastic departure from what you would expect during Paris Fashion Week, designer Rick Owens replaced traditional runway models with a team of “plus-size” step dancers. From challenging the norms of classic aesthetics to demonstrating the flexibility of the collection, the approach was a wild success—the audience cheered along. Artistic, engaging and a reflection of his provocative style, the …

Check Out Checking-In with Marriott Hotels

Their updated app allows far more than just mobile check-ins

Advertorial content: Remember checking in for flights at the airport, or having to call an airline the night before to confirm? Both used to be standard operating procedures for travelers. Now, the entire airline industry has become digitized and mobile check-in is the norm. On par, hotel culture is embracing tech developments and Marriott Hotels is vying for the forefront with their newly refreshed app. …