Practicalities

Travel planning · Practicalities Choosing a Travel Adapter or Converter A travel adapter changes the shape of your device's plug so it fits a foreign wall socket, but it does not change the electricity. Read guide Travel planning · Practicalities Packing List for a Two-Week Trip Planning a two-week trip means settling three packing questions early: what goes through the security checkpoint, what goes in the checked bag, and which clothes suit the climate. Read guide Portugal · Practicalities Power Plugs and Voltage in Portugal Portugal supplies 230 V at 50 Hz, and its wall sockets take the round two-pin plugs used across most of Europe. Read guide Italy · Practicalities Power Plugs and Voltage in Italy Italy supplies household electricity at 230 volts (V) and 50 hertz (Hz), and it uses plug types C, F, and L. Read guide Japan · Practicalities Power Plugs and Voltage in Japan Japan uses one supply voltage nationwide, so the voltage does not change on a trip from Tokyo to Osaka. Read guide Japan · Practicalities Choosing eSIM, SIM Cards, or Pocket Wi-Fi in Japan Visitors to Japan have three ways to get mobile data. An eSIM is built into the phone and activated by scanning a code, so you add a plan without swapping cards. Read guide Sweden · Practicalities Power Plugs and Voltage in Sweden for US Travelers Sweden's mains power differs from the US in voltage and runs at 50 hertz. Read guide Spain · Practicalities Power Plugs and Voltage in Spain Spanish wall sockets take round two-pin plugs, and the mains supply runs at 230 V and 50 Hz. Read guide