Originally Posted by
Davvidd
I use a two physical sim iPhone 14pro. Buy a local sim and put it in one slot and use that sim for data. Yes my local calls won't be received but I hardly use my local number on normal phone calls anyway.
My local calls and texts are received after configuring IMS which the IPhone XR and newer supports. Configuring IMS with a local international sim avoids international roaming charges. The OP is missing IMS as a valid option for communicating back home with international travel.