What Travel Adapter Do I Need When Travelling?
What travel adapter do you need? How to find the right plug type for each country, what 220 V vs 110 V means, and universal vs country-specific adapters.
Get ready with confidence.
The plans are in place – now it’s time to get everything ready for your trip. From packing and health to money, tech and home preparation, our practical guides will help you feel organised and prepared for a smooth, enjoyable journey.
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Pack well and travel lighter, with the right essentials for your trip.
What travel adapter do you need? How to find the right plug type for each country, what 220 V vs 110 V means, and universal vs country-specific adapters.
10 packing tips for overseas travel learned over 35+ countries: choosing luggage, using packing cubes, what goes in your carry-on, footwear and laundry.
Base, mid and outer layers, and how we use them on cold trips from Tromsø and Abisko to Canada and New Zealand.
Look after your health so you can travel with peace of mind.
Seven practical tips for travelling with medication overseas, including checking local rules, carrying a doctor’s letter and keeping it in your carry-on.
The five items I always add to my travel first aid kit, including blister pads, motion sickness tablets and electrolytes, and when I’ve needed them.
Get your finances sorted before you go, so you can spend with confidence.
How to sort your cards, cash and banking before you travel overseas, from checking each country to paying in the local currency.
Stay connected and make the most of your technology overseas.
The eight public Wi-Fi safety tips we follow every time we travel, including password managers, two-factor authentication, VPNs and turning off sharing.
What an eSIM is, why I use Holafly alongside Vodafone roaming, how the costs compare, and Holafly’s plan options, pros and cons for international travel.
Should you use a VPN overseas? What a VPN does, how it protects you on public Wi-Fi and how to set one up, from a former forensic accountant who travels with one.
Keep your home, pets and personal security sorted before you go.
How to stay safe before, during and after a trip, from securing your home and digital life to common scams, protecting your bags and post-trip safety checks.
The nine-step routine we run through before every trip to secure our home, covering locks, deliveries, mail, insurance, valuables and security systems.
Five pet care options to weigh up before you travel, including boarding kennels, house sitters and family help, with tips for dogs, cats and small pets.
Your step-by-step countdown to the day you leave.
Our final-week routine: pack the weekend before, check what can’t be replaced, then let the bags sit until you go.
You’re all set – now it’s time to experience the places you’ve dreamed of. Head to Enjoy for tips on making the most of every moment.
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