Streaming your travels IRL

Travel is one of the most rewarding things you can stream, but patchy networks and pricey roaming abroad can wreck a trip stream fast. Super Simple IRL bonds your local SIM with Wi-Fi automatically, so your phone takes viewers along for the walk, the flight, and the drive in real time, wherever you happen to be in the world.

Why travel streams are magic

Travel streams bring people somewhere they have never been, in real time. You are their eyes and ears in a place they may never visit, and the low latency means you can answer their questions as you walk.

New cities, famous landmarks, busy markets, airports between flights, and long road trips as a passenger all make great streams. Whatever you point the camera at, your community gets to come along for the ride.

Sorting your connection abroad

Getting online reliably is the biggest part of streaming while you travel. A little planning before you land saves a lot of stress later.

Get a local or travel SIM

A local or travel SIM usually gives you cheaper data and better speeds than your home plan does abroad. Pick one up on arrival or order a travel eSIM before you go.

Watch out for roaming

Roaming can work in a pinch, but it is often slow and pricey. If you plan to stream for any length of time, a dedicated data SIM is almost always the better choice.

Bond for stability

In an unfamiliar area you will not know where coverage drops, so a second link smooths over the gaps. Your phone bonds its mobile data with any Wi-Fi it can see, which covers cafes, hotels and apartments. For two carriers at once you need two devices, because a phone runs one SIM’s data at a time: put a travelling companion’s phone, or a spare of your own, on the same Wi-Fi network and it joins the bond on its own SIM. Companions need only the app, not an account, and more than one can join.

Pick the right network

Coverage and speeds vary by country and carrier. See our networks guide for how to choose between 3G, 4G, and 5G when you are somewhere new.

Power and practicality

Streaming and GPS drain phones fast, so carry a big power bank and keep it topped up. On a long day out you will be glad of the extra charge.

Mind your data plan too. A full day of streaming adds up quickly, so keep an eye on your usage and top up before you run dry. A small gimbal also helps a lot when you are walking and filming on the move.

Respect the place and people

Follow local filming laws and customs wherever you go, as they differ from place to place. Avoid sensitive or restricted areas, including government buildings, borders, and anywhere filming is not allowed.

Be considerate of people who did not ask to be on camera. A little courtesy keeps you welcome and keeps your stream a pleasure to watch.

Frequently asked questions