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Essential small electrical appliances for your trip abroad - it's imperative to have some of these items when
traveling abroad. Europe runs on 220 - 240 voltage, don't even think about plugging your hairdryer, curling iron
or shaver into a plug abroad.  First of all, the plug won't fit, but if it did you would have a melted down shaver
or other small electrical appliance within seconds. Always be sure use the correct power adaptor plug.

 
 
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Travel Tips on Electrical and Appliances
If you're a frequent traveler to Europe, it would be best to purchase small appliance items like hairdryers, curling irons, a steam iron, shavers etc.  Continued below...

 
Essentials for your trip!
It's imperative to have some of these
items when traveling abroad. Europe
runs on 220 - 240 voltage, so don't
even think about plugging your
hairdryer, curling iron or shaver into
a plug abroad.  First of all the plug
won't fit, but if it did you would have
a melted down shaver or other small electric appliance within seconds. Always check to be sure your using
the correct power adaptor plug.
  Adaptors
 World Power Adaptor Kid

Adaptor Plugs/Converters Phone Adaptors | Battery Chargers Surge Protector
   Travel Clocks
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Travel Alarm Clocks - all sizes and prices
  A must for Travel


 
  Health &
  Personal Care
 
  Hair Care - A hairdryer
  is a must, the smaller
  the better w/adaptor.
 
    Hair Dryers, hair curling irons and other small electrical travel appliances

 
     
Other Necessities Needed
An umbrella is very important to have with you at all times in Europe. Mini umbrellas are the perfect solution, for purse or pocket. Additional necessary items: photo bags, toiletry kits.
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Electronic Translators
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It isn't imperative to have a translator, but it is a great travel aid. For the student or business person, we have the best selection online.
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Travel Tip Continued from above:  If you didn't have time to purchase these small electrics online
 before leaving home, then in France you can always find inexpensive models at a Carrefour, Monoprix or
 Darby.  Outlets are of course different in each country as well as the outlet socket size and shape.  You'll
 find adaptor solutions for your worldwide travel. There are grounded adaptors [with a third prong] and non-
 grounded adaptor plugs, to be matched up with the type of appliance that you are using. Be cognizant of
 which plug you are using, or you will still have a ruined melted appliance.  If you travel to Europe several
 times a year, it is wise to purchase basic products with the 220-240 voltage.  Especially for women that use
 hair curling irons and hair curlers, and the essential hairdryer -- needed by both men and women.  Also small
 compact clothes irons, and other small electrical basic products can be purchased relatively inexpensively.

 If you would like more information on traveling abroad, and useful travel tips for the novice as well as the
 experienced traveler, just click here for FREE travel articles.


 The next important item to buy is a money belt, waist pack or neck pouch, arm wallet or leg pouch to carry
 your important documents like your passport or visa and other important documents including travelers
 checks and cash.  Click here for secure passport holders of all types.
 
   

 
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