"Two weeks in France and Germany, starting next week" — you can now type a sentence like that straight into the search box and start finding eSIM plans that match your destination and travel dates. No need to remember a country's official name, and multi-country trips are no problem either — the first step just got a lot easier. We've also refined how the filter controls feel on smartphones, removing that small moment of doubt when you're not sure whether a tap actually registered. In this post, we'll walk through what's new and share some tips for choosing an eSIM with the new search.
- Type a plain sentence and the search picks out your destination and trip length
- Works with multiple countries, abbreviations, and alternate country names
- The mobile filter sheet now follows your finger naturally
- Detected results appear as suggestions — you can adjust them anytime
- Choosing a plan comes down to three things: destination, duration, and data
What's in this update
1. Search in plain language
Type a natural sentence like "France and Germany for two weeks" into the search box on the comparison page and elsewhere, and it will pick out your destination countries or regions (more than one is fine) plus a rough trip length, then suggest a matching way to browse plans. Country names work with common abbreviations and alternate spellings, so searches like "UK 10 days" or "a week each in South Korea and Taiwan" are fine too. Even if you can't recall a country's official name, just type it the way you'd normally say it and you'll land on a list of plans close to what you need.
Previously you had to set conditions one step at a time — pick a country, narrow by duration, then look at data allowances. Now you can hand over the "when, where, and how long" that's already in your head as a single sentence, which cuts out the time spent second-guessing filters.
2. A smoother filter sheet on smartphones
The panel where you pick countries and filters (the sheet that slides up from the bottom of the screen) now tracks your finger one-to-one. Flick down and it closes instantly; stop partway and it glides smoothly back into place. It's modeled on the feel you already know from map apps, so even first-time users can navigate it intuitively — no instructions needed.
3. Instant feedback on every interaction
We've added small moments of feedback throughout: a subtle response when you press a button, highlighting on your selected plan, a checkmark when a purchase completes, and animated result counts in search. Each is a tiny motion of just 0.1–0.4 seconds, but together they make it much clearer where you are in the process at any moment.
Why we made these changes
Bloomy offers plans for a large number of countries and regions, so "where do I even start filtering?" is often the first stumbling block. That's especially true for trips covering several countries, or when you're fuzzy on a destination's official name — moments where people can stall right at the entrance to search. Letting you type a plain sentence shrinks that hesitation at the starting line.
On smartphones, when a tap doesn't get a visible response, it's easy to wonder "did that register?" and press the same button again. Returning a small acknowledgment right after each interaction isn't about flashiness — it's about helping you move on to the next step with confidence. There's a lot to organize before an international trip, and not always a lot of headspace to spare, so we prioritized removing these small seeds of doubt one by one.
Tips for getting the most out of sentence search
The search will try to interpret whatever you type, but it works best when your destination and timeframe are in a single sentence. Here are some example phrasings:
| Example input | What gets detected |
|---|---|
| France and Germany for two weeks | Two destinations, plus an overall trip length |
| UK 10 days | An informal country name and a duration (no official name required) |
| A week each in South Korea and Taiwan | Multiple destinations, each with its own rough timeframe |
For a trip covering several countries, the trick is to list your destinations together — something like "France, Germany, and Italy for three weeks." Whatever the search detects is only ever shown as a suggestion, so if the dates or destinations are slightly off, you can correct them on the spot. And if a sentence can't be interpreted, the familiar country search and filters still work exactly as before — you'll never hit a dead end.
A quick guide: choose your eSIM by destination, duration, and data
Even with easier search, the final decision still comes down to these three factors. Here's how to think about each one.
Destination: one country, or several?
If you're staying in a single country, a country-specific plan is the natural fit; if your trip covers multiple countries, a regional multi-country plan is worth a look. Available plans, pricing, and conditions can differ by country or region, so please check the latest listings on the comparison page at the time of purchase.
Duration: build in a buffer for travel days
Rather than matching your plan exactly to your stay, add a little padding to cover travel days on either end. Layovers and delayed arrivals mean local timing doesn't always match the itinerary.
Data: work backward from how you'll actually use it
| Main usage | Typical data consumption | How to choose |
|---|---|---|
| Maps, messaging, looking things up | Relatively light | A modest allowance is often enough |
| Social media, uploading photos | Moderate | A bit of extra headroom is reassuring |
| Streaming video, tethering | Heavy | Consider large-capacity or unlimited-style plans |
For long stays, or when you can't predict how much you'll use, an unlimited-style plan is also an option. Keep in mind that even unlimited plans may come with usage conditions such as a fair use policy, and tethering availability varies by plan. Actual speeds also depend on the local network, coverage area, and congestion — so if you're planning to stream a lot of video, check the conditions and leave yourself some margin.
What to know about data-only eSIMs
One thing worth knowing up front: Bloomy plans are, as a rule, data-only. They don't include a phone number, so traditional voice calls and SMS aren't available — but app-based calls that run over data, such as WhatsApp, Messenger, and FaceTime, work as usual. If you handle most of your communication through apps, day-to-day use will feel almost identical to your phone at home. If you expect to need a phone number or SMS verification while abroad, it's a good idea to arrange an alternative before you travel.
Once you've picked a plan, setup is simple: tap the setup link you receive, follow the on-screen prompts to add the eSIM, and switch the line on after you arrive. The full walkthrough is in our setup guide, and you can check in advance whether your phone supports eSIM on the compatible devices page.
The details we cared about, the Bloomy way
- Motion stays subtle. No always-moving decorations — just brief feedback at the moment you interact. We'd rather keep the screen calm and clean than busy.
- Nothing is decided for you. Detected destinations and dates are only ever shown as suggestions. The search never locks in conditions or moves you toward checkout on its own, and you can edit everything at any time.
- Respecting your preferences. If your device's "reduce motion" setting is on, animations are toned down accordingly.
- Always a way back. Even when a sentence can't be interpreted, the classic country search and filters work exactly as before. The new feature never gets in the way of the old workflow.
What's next
We plan to keep expanding the phrasings the search understands and improving detection accuracy, guided by real search patterns. If you run into a phrasing that didn't work, letting us know via the contact page genuinely helps us improve. And if anything comes up after purchase, the connection troubleshooting page and the FAQ are there to help.
Related pages
- eSIM comparison page (browse by destination, data, and duration)
- Unlimited-style plans
- eSIM setup guide
- Check eSIM-compatible devices
- All eSIM guide articles
- Product updates
Wrapping up
With this update, you can start your plan search by typing the "when, where, and how long" of your trip as a plain sentence, and the whole experience on smartphones feels noticeably more natural. Whether you're visiting several countries or unsure of a destination's exact name, just try searching with whatever words come to mind. From there, refining by destination, duration, and data will get you to the right plan quickly. Ready to look up eSIMs for your trip? Head to the Bloomy eSIM comparison page to browse plans by country, data allowance, and length of stay.
*The information in this article is current as of July 2026. Plan details and conditions may change, so please check the latest listings on the comparison page before purchasing.
