Converters and Transformers
Hello everybody, I will try to help you understand, when and when not, to use a converter or transformer. Traveling overseas can be a lot of fun. Knowing how and why we need a plug or converter can be confusing. Just remember, we use 110 volts, the rest of the world uses 220 volts. Each country also will have a [...]
Traveler’s Guide to Electrical Outlets
HERE IS A GENERAL SUMMARY OF WHERE TO USE EACH PLUG A Grounded European Plug B Grounded Italian Plug C Grounded South Africa Plug D Grounded India Plug E Grounded U.S. Plug F Grounded Australian/Fiji Plug G Grounded Israel Plug H Grounded English Plug I Great Britain J Ungrounded U.S. Plug K Australian / New Zealand L Ungrounded European Plug [...]
Buyer Tips
Luggage weight and size DOES matter! With airlines charging for over-sized and underweight bags, the size of the bag will help you to keep your bag under the weight restrictions. Try to buy two medium sized bags instead of one large bag! Examples: 29” suitcase full of clothes will typically weight around 60-70lbs 26” suitcase full of clothes will typically weight around [...]
Travel Tips
Pre Departure: Passport Visa Health Documentation Transportation Tickets Frequent Flyer Cards Emergency Information Insurance Hotel Reservations Traveler's Checks Currency Credit Cards Guide Books and Maps Trip Cancellation/ Medical Insurance Personal Identification Copies of Airline Tickets & Passport Special Event Reservations Select airplane seats Pre-order meals to meet special dietary requirements Give travel itinerary, list of credit card and travelers check [...]
Travel Checklist
PRE-DEPARTURE MAINTENANCE [] passport [] visa [] matches [] health documentation [] double sided tape [] air/rail tickets [] duct tape [] emergency information [] travel steamer [] hotel reservations [] clothespins [] traveler's checks [] wrinkle spray [] guide book and maps [] bag for dirty laundry [] trip cancellation/medical info [] zip lock bags [] personal id [...]