Our Authors
Meet the expert writers behind HelloRoam Blog
Every guide on HelloRoam Blog comes from a writer who has used the eSIM, the carrier, and the country first-hand. Our authors are travel writers, expat residents, and connectivity researchers who test plans on the ground in the destinations they cover. Bios list each writer's home base, the countries they specialize in, and the publications they have written for. We update articles as carrier coverage shifts, prices change, or rules around tourist data plans evolve, and every update notes what was changed and why.
We do not run sponsored posts and we do not list affiliate links from carriers or competitors that we have not tested. When a writer recommends a plan, the recommendation is based on real network performance, real activation experience, and real travel use cases. If a plan disappoints, we say so. Browse the authors below to find a writer covering your destination, your travel style, or your home region. Each profile links to the articles the writer has published, so you can review their work and professional background before you trust the advice.
Emily Thornton
Emily Thornton is a travel writer at HelloRoam who covers travel connectivity and eSIM tips for visitors to the United Kingdom. Emily grew up in York and now lives in Bristol, so she knows the UK beyond the usual tourist trail. She writes about getting online in the countryside, finding reliable data at music festivals, and picking the best plan for weekend city breaks to Liverpool, Glasgow, and Cardiff. Emily also covers how to use your phone on ferries to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Her friendly, no-nonsense style makes tech easy to understand.
38 articles
James Harrington
James Harrington is a travel writer at HelloRoam who covers eSIM plans and mobile data advice for travelers in the United Kingdom. Based in London, James writes about network coverage from the Scottish Highlands to the Cornwall coast. He helps visitors plan their data needs for trips to Edinburgh, Manchester, Bath, and the Lake District. James tests signal strength on trains, in the Tube, and at popular tourist spots like Stonehenge and the Cotswolds. His guides explain how to avoid surprise charges and stay connected across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
6 articles