Certain cell phone companies like T-Mobile have amazing perks like free international texting, while other companies like Verizon charge you a flat daily rate to text and use the internet. If making calls is a must, use an App and preferably Wifi. I've had multiple carriers on my travels, but something I have used over and over again is CityMaps2Go.
Prior to my trip, I download the city and region maps for my destination. I highlight my hotel, landmarks, metro stops I intend to use, and the airport. Without using internet, my phones GPS will show my location on the application and allow me to navigate down to the street level. This App has been invaluable in London, Amsterdam, Rome, and Paris. When strikes inevitably occur in the city you're visiting and you're having to navigate the city without public transit, this App will save you money without having to rely on Taxi's and Uber. If you feel the need to rideshare or use a taxi, this App will also make sure you're headed a direct route to your destination, so the meter is not being run up on you in some tourist scam.
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