We arrived in Bahrain from Kuwait on the 7th of January, 2026 and stayed for 11 days. We chose to opt for a Bahraini visa on arrival (VOA) instead of an eVisa. Here’s what the process is like, what documents you need to bring, and whether you should choose an eVisa or the VOA. In early 2026, the tourist visa costs between 5 BHD and 25 BHD, depending on your length of stay Contents1 Bahrain Visa Online Research1.1 Where to get the Bahraini visa on arrival?1.2 Where to get the Bahraini eVisa?1.3 Future multiple GCC countries eVisa2 Flight from KuwaitContinue reading
Author: Iris Veldwijk
Accommodation in Bahrain: Airbnb in Al Fateh + Manama City Hotels
Congratulations! You are in the minority of travelers considering a visit to Bahrain for more than a day trip. Here’s where we stayed for 10 nights in the capital city Manama, alternative hotels under €100 per night, and what to expect of accommodation in Bahrain as a digital nomad Contents1 Al Fateh: Airbnb Close to Food Truck Heaven2 Where to Stay Next in Bahrain: Central Manama + Muharraq3 Day Trips in Bahrain + Tourist Season4 Helpful post? Consider buying me a cup of tea!5 Share with your travel buddies or save for later? Al Fateh: Airbnb Close to Food TruckContinue reading
How to Get a SIM Card in Bahrain: eSIM Options + Batelco, Zain, and STC
We traveled to Bahrain for about 10 days in January 2026. To stay online as a tourist, Jonas used his Global eSIM and I bought a physical SIM card in Bahrain at the airport. Here’s what your options are, starting with the cheapest Contents1 First Choice: Global eSIM or Bahraini eSIM2 SIM Card Options in Bahrain: Batelco, Zain, and STC2.1 Getting the Batelco SIM Card at Bahrain International Airport3 Batelco Bahraini SIM Card FAQ + Internet Freedom3.1 Should I buy a Bahraini SIM card at the airport?3.2 Should I download the app of my Bahraini provider?3.3 How can I top-upContinue reading
Tourist Visa on Arrival in Kuwait: Our Experience + Advice (Get the eVisa)
We entered Kuwait a couple of days before New Year’s 2025–2026. On December 22nd 2025, the government of Kuwait increased its visa fees from 3 KWD to 10 KWD. This applies to both visa on arrival (VOA) and the Kuwaiti eVisa. Here’s our experience getting the visa on arrival in Kuwait Contents1 Late 2025 Visa Costs Increase in Kuwait2 Visa Hall: Filling in Forms + Waiting3 Answering the Visa Officer’s Questions4 Fingerprinting + Iris Scan5 Though Immigration + Arrivals Hall + Taxi Stand6 Our Advice: Get the Kuwaiti eVisa7 Our Departure from Kuwait8 Helpful post? Please buy me a cupContinue reading
Accommodation in Kuwait: Al Salmiya Apartment + City Hotels
I visited Kuwait for 10 days in late 2025 and early 2026. This is what to expect of accommodation in Kuwait as a digital nomad + some hotel recommendations in Kuwait City Al Salmiya: Lavan One Serviced Apartment We chose this condo in Al Salmiya neighborhood close to the coast and one of the places where the ferry to Failaka goes. There was one other contender, but that apartment was next to Winter Wonderland Kuwait. The reviews said that place was noisy into the night. Also, this apartment didn’t say it required proof of marriage for people to stay here.Continue reading
Staying Online in Kuwait: eSIM Options + Kuwaiti SIM Card
Going to Kuwait for more than a few days and don’t have the option to have an eSIM? Here’s what Kuwaiti SIM card to get, where to get it, and what to expect. Contents1 First Choice: Get a Kuwaiti eSIM!2 Last Choice: How We Bought a Physical SIM Card in Kuwait2.1 How we bought a Zain SIM card near the Old Souq3 Zain Kuwait SIM Card FAQ + Internet Freedom3.1 Should I buy a Kuwaiti SIM card at the airport?3.2 Should I download the app of my Kuwaiti provider?3.3 How can I top-up my Kuwaiti SIM card?3.4 How can IContinue reading
Faroe Islands eSIM Options: Don’t Get Screwed, the Faroes ≠ in the EU!
Traveling to the Faroe Islands? Cool, but don’t forget to turn off roaming on your phone. The Faroes are not in the EU or EEA, despite being a country under the rule of Denmark. These are your options for staying online while traveling in the Faroe Islands: eSIM, (expensive) physical SIM card, or the secret third option Contents1 How did we get here? The Faroe Islands are Danish, but not EU2 Option 1: Get a Faroese eSIM3 Option 2: Global eSIM (when you don’t need a lot of data)4 Option 3: Føroya Tele Physical SIM Card (How Retro!)4.1 Where toContinue reading
Accommodation in the Faroe Islands: Vágar, Suðuroy, Tórshavn + Smyril Line
What to expect from accommodation in the Faroe Islands as a digital nomad? We booked these places during a nine an eight-day trip to this Atlantic archipelago. We were in the Faroes between the 9th and the 17th of October, 2025. Then we took the ferry from the Faroese capital Tórshavn to Hirtshals in Denmark and had a cabin aboard the Smyril Line. Here’s where we stayed on the islands of Vágar, Suðuroy, and Streymoy, plus tips on how to avoid the booking mistakes we made! Contents1 Miðvágur, Vágar: Wonderful Apartment Overlooking the Fjord ⭐2 Trongisvágur, Suðuroy: Cute Cozycore HouseContinue reading
Accommodation in Iceland: Reykjavík + Around the Ring Road
What to expect of accommodation in Iceland on an organized tour or as a digital nomad? These are the places we stayed at during a tour around Iceland’s ring road, and the places we booked ourselves. We were in Iceland between the 21st of September and the 9th of October, 2025. Iceland is an expensive destination, so I’m also giving advice on how to cut costs on a tour while staying healthy and well-fed. Contents1 Reykjavík I: Old Town Reykjavík2 Iceland’s South Coast: Hotel Drangslið Inn ⭐3 East of Vík: Hotel Hrífunes ⭐4 Höfn: Hótel Höfn5 Egilsstaðir: Hótel Valaskjálf6 Akureyri: HótelContinue reading