Travel News — Travel adapter

Top tips for visiting Argentina  Argentina is listed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization as the fourth most popular country in the Americas for tourists, with nearly 7 million annual visitors (2017). Covering a massive 1 million-plus square miles, it’s the eighth-largest country in the world, and with a population of just under 45 million (2019), it is a sparsely populated country with plenty of room to explore.  Take a travel adapter  Unless you are coming from a European country, chances are you’ll need to pack an adapter plug to be able to charge your laptop, smartphone and camera batteries. The...

Do you need a travel adapter for Argentina? Argentina had a huge influx of European settlers and the first Spanish navigators arrived in 1516. Spanish is the national language and among other European influences, you’ll notice that the electrical system is similar.  The voltage is close to that used in many European countries and the European Type C plug and socket system is used in addition to the Type I plug and socket. Don’t forget to pack a USB travel adapter in your hand luggage when visiting Argentina. The Sublime Ware USB Multi-Country Travel Adapter is perfect, with four USB connectors, so you can charge...

A travel adapter for Brazil Brazil is the fifth most popular tourist destination in the Americas, just below Argentina, and it’s easy to see why. A diverse culture of Europeans, Amerindian, and Africans mixed with more recent immigrants from the Middle East and Japan have given Brazil a cultural heritage to rival any other.  So, you’ve decided to visit Brazil and made loads of plans. Places to visit, events to see, learning some Portuguese language to get by. It’s all very exciting! But what about boring things like a travel adapter? If you want to keep your smartphone and camera batteries charged, a travel adapter will...

Visiting Brazil? Our top tips.  Visiting Brazil is on many people's bucket lists, but it’s also avoided by many thanks to the dangerous and violent reputation it has gained. That said, stick to the main tourist hot-spots of Brazil and you’re unlikely to get into any serious trouble, and Brazil is the 5th most popular destination in the Americas.  It’s a sad fact that there are pickpockets and thieves in every country, so keep your wits about you, take advice from your hotel staff and enjoy your vacation in Brazil.  Don’t forget to pack a USB travel adapter in your hand luggage so...

Turkey is the 6th most popular tourist destination in the world and its share of the market has been growing rapidly over the past few years. Traditionally a secular state, where religion is completely separated from the politics of the country, it has faced turbulent times in recent years but remains very popular with tourists.  Turkey uses a voltage of 220V and has adopted the Euro plug as standard, which makes it simple when traveling from other countries using the same voltage. All you need is a travel adapter with the two round European prongs. If your country uses a different voltage, use our dual voltage blog to...