There's simply no better way to keep in touch with the people at home and those you
meet along the way then thru the use of email... you can send pictures and notes back to the fam
or coordinate the next city to meet up in. In the past five years email has become the #1 way for travlers to keep in touch with family
back home and the friends they meet along the way. With the rise in internet cafes, it's also
becoming easier and easier to get access.
Most popular destinations have at least one cyber cafe so unless you're in the jungles of Cambodia
you shouldn't have a problem. Cost on the other hand is a widely fluctuating thing. During peak
season, we've hear of it costing as much as $12 an hour.
We recommend getting a web based email account before you leave-- they are much easier to check while you're on the road.
There are hundred of companies out there that offer free email accounts. Hotmail used to be the best way to go but users complain of the high amount
of junk mail that they get... they also only give you 2MB of space and require you log in once every
30 days... Our favorite web-based email provider these days is Yahoo... you get lots of room in your
in box and are only required to login once every 60 days. Check out the options out there and find
what's best for you...
Here are links to the most popular web-based email providers:
If you want to check your regular (POP) email account from an internet cafe, you'll need to make
note of your mail server settings or use a free email service that allows you to check POP accounts.
Internet cafes are easy to find. Check out our list of links to cybercafes world wide.
