Category "power"

Where can I find plug sockets in Riga Airport (RIX)?

I just arrived in Riga (B gates, Air Baltic area) and have walked around the terminal a bit without seeing any plug sockets--a bit surprising, since the airport

What powerbank can I use on the flight?

I'm going on a flight for 5 hours and will be using my iPad Air for watching video. The battery will be used quickly, so I need a power bank that will be able

Where do you get a travel adaptor in Ireland?

You arrive in Ireland and realise, oh no, you forgot to pack your travel adaptor. Unfortunately you are going to need one while you're here. That is the situati

Which plug from the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit should I use in Mongolia?

I purchased an Apple World Travel Adapter Kit back in 2011, and it contains two plugs that seem a close match to what's required for Mongolia (Europlug, Type E)

Can Apple World Travel Adapter Kit be used in Iran

Can you use the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit in Iran? I want to be able to charge my Macbook. I read somewhere that Iran's voltage is 240 but I purchased the

Why do some countries have different voltages? [closed]

Why do some countries have different voltages than others? Why is there no universal plug like a USB?

Type B power plugs in Japan

I'm travelling to Japan soon, so I'm looking for power adapters for my (Australian) laptop and phone chargers. My laptop charger has an earthed plug, and as su

What do I need to know to charge my phone / razor in Europe?

What do I need to know to charge my American phone / razor / laptop in Europe? Do I need a simple converter, or do I need to take voltage in account?

How can I charge my UK electric toothbrush in the USA?

In the UK electric toothbrushes and razors are usually supplied with BS 4573 plugs. What's the easiest way to charge a UK electric toothbrush in the USA? Usi

Power at landside at Budapest airport?

It seems I will have a few hours to spend at the landside of Budapest airport. There seems to be a cafe Edit: http://www.bud.hu/english/passengers/shopping_and_

Power converter that worked in Barcelona doesn't work in Rome - how to recover?

I have an international power converter that looks like this one. (I bought mine several years ago; it's not that exact one.) I used this converter to power a U

I'm from Israel, do I need power adapters for Nepal?

I'm traveling to Nepal and I don't know if I need to bring power adapters and if so which power adapters to bring

Where in Kiev airport can I find power outlets?

I have a long layover in Kiev Boryspil and would like to recharge my computer. Where can I find some electrical plugs on the airport grounds?

Do the Chinese CRH trains have power outlets?

I couldn't find any outlets last time I was on a CRH. Which models have an outlet, and where in the train can we find them?

Power outlets for passenger use in Gatwick Airport

Are there outlets in Gatwick Airport, specifically South Terminal, where I can charge my laptop before flight? Are there outlets that will have standard Europe

Cooking inside a hotel room

We are looking for a hotel for a two weeks stay. We would like to cook our own meals on an electric stove (with no fire). Is it usually permitted to use such hi

What legal documents are Italian citizens supposed to carry when traveling to Ireland?

This summer I would like to go on vacation in Ireland for two weeks with my girlfriend. I'm 21, she is 19 years old. We're Italian. I have a driver's license a

Is an universal adapter safe enough to use all year?

I have always forgotten the battery-charging adapter of my electronic devices during travel, so now consider purchasing the adapter. However, I wonder if a uni

Will a desktop presently working on 220V still function properly in New York City at 120V? [closed]

Will my desktop work in US, given there we have 120 volts supply and here in India we have 220 volts supply in households. I'm open for workar

Rolling blackouts in the Philippines

I am planning to visit Luzon, Philippines, and would probably be staying either in Manila or in Morong, Bataan, possibly in a private residence. I've read that