What is Reddit's opinion of BESTEK Universal Travel Adapter 220V to 110V Voltage Converter with 6A 4-Port USB Charging and UK/AU/US/EU Worldwide Plug Adapter (Black)?

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Whether you need one or not really depends on where you are staying. If you want to be certain you can use power anywhere, take it.

I know you are wanting to avoid a power adapter, but I take this huge thing with me everytime I travel internationally:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012ERZ7B8/

It's great because I can plug in a ton of stuff in one place, and it converts 220 to 110, so I never have to worry about over-volting anything. My laptop, all my chargers etc. One drawback with this particular one is that it has a fan, so if you plug it in a bedroom you will hear it quietly running all night.

I have one of these type of power converters for traveling outside the USA. It works great and allows simultaneous charging of plug-in items plus USB devices.

https://www.amazon.com/BESTEK-Universal-Converter-Charging-Worldwide/dp/B012ERZ7B8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1499345338&sr=8-5&keywords=power+converter+travel

With this Bestek Travel Adapter, my girlfriend and I can charge 2 computers, 2 phones, and a camera.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012ERZ7B8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Go to your bank, sit down with someone, and make sure both your debit and CC will work. Some cards are blacklisted in VN like Chase. They'll say it's fine, then they'll check deeper, and then they may find that they won't. I would absolutely bring several cards of each from different banks - every trip some bank, despite multiple advanced warnings to them, will helpfully lock my card because they think it's fraud. Pulling up a backup until you can spend a few hours with them on the phone will be useful. I actually open up a vacation account that's used just for the ATMs there - if it gets skimmed they can only access what I put in that account and not everything. Update all your banking apps.

Make sure you have a way to call US based numbers domestically. Paid Skype and Google Voice are good options here.

Triple check all your 2FAs for banks / emails / etc... Suddenly logging on halfway around the globe would be enough for them to trigger a text code verification, and if you for any reason can't receive that text you can't get in. Again, a Google Voice number is good here though some places are starting to block VOIP which is irritating. Also look into Google Authenticator.

While you can plug in to most outlets, I'd highly recommend getting a converter, like this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012ERZ7B8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 The frequency is 50hz there and in some areas electricity is prone to spikes especially in the summer, this will protect your electronics. I also bring battery power bricks (especially all in ones that can plug directly into the wall), charge those, and charge my phones off of those. Note I say "bricks" - one blows every trip so then I still have backups (I bring four...the first year I came back with only two haha).

There are travel pills that I love called Travalan - they're like gut boosters. Don't want any stomach issues. Stick to boiling hot soups and avoid fresh vegetables (fruits are OK because they can be peeled). Every town and area will have their own flare, the small shops that are essentially open air and street foods are my favorite to explore. One street off touristy areas can be a lot more interesting.

Vegetarian: Anh là người ăn chay (Ahn la noi uhn chai is a rough pronunciation or put it into Google Translate). There are many vegetarian Buddhists, that won't be offensive and there are usually many vegetarian options around. Google Translate is decently OK at translating, last few years better than years before including speak to translate.

 

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I just got back from a two week trip around the world visiting Tokyo, Kyoto, Singpore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London, and Rome. I only took a Backpack and 1 Carry-On Luggage.

I used a PacSafe CamSafe V17 for my backpack. The black one is a great size and super discreet. It doesn't scream photographer all over it. This held all of my gear as well as my wallet and passport. It's anti-theft features really help me be a little more relaxed while walking around - but you should always remain aware of your surroundings. My gear included (2) Sony A7ii Bodies, Zeiss Loxia 2.8/21, Sony 28mm f/2, Sony 24-240mm, Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM, Sirui T-1205X Tripod and G-10 Ball Head, Rocket Blower, LensPen, CPL and ND Filters + Stepdown Rings, 2 Memory Card Cases, about (8) 32-64GB SD Cards, IR Remote, 4 Batteries, 1 External Battery, various cords and SD Reader, 12" MacBook, (2) SanDisk External SSD's, Camera Jacket, and a few other small items. I would leave a majority of my gear in the hotel safe each day I went out to explore so I could stay light. I would usually only take 1 Camera Body, 1-2 Lenses, 2 extra memory cards, 2 batteries, camera jacket and my tripod out into the cities. I also used a PacSafe wrist strap when holding my camera. If I wasn't holding it, it was in my backpack.

I found that a high majority of my shots were taken with my 21mm Lens. I just really love the lens and I concentrate mainly on architectural shots. I used the 50mm one night when I went hand held and wanted some nice bokeh. I used the 28mm once or twice for its autofocus for quick street shots. I almost never touched the 24-240mm. I could have left it at home. The tripod was essential and I'm really glad I got a nice lightweight carbon fiber one. I would download al the images from my SD card to my laptop each night, then backup my computer to both external SSD's. I would not delete the contents of the SD cards either unless absolutely necessary.

My carry-on was a Delsey Chatillon which was great since it was super lightweight. I only packed 2 Pairs of Jeans, 5 Shirts, a weeks worth of underwear and socks, toiletries, Voltage Convertor/PowerStrip and copies of important documents/itinerary. I saved space by using packing cubes and left room for things I may acquire along the way. As I was in big cities the whole time it wasn't a problem for me to buy a couple extra shirts/underwear/socks along the way. I also bought a lightweight windbreaker/rain jacket. I took this with me everyday and if it was too hot to wear I would tie it around my backpack strap. I also invested in a good pair of insoles for my shoes. I'm glad I did. Along with stretching every night and morning, the insoles definitely helped keep any soreness at bay. I walked just over 140miles throughout my whole trip. I also bought a pair of eyeglasses retainers for my sunglasses. Made it a lot easier to take my sunglasses off so I could look through the viewfinder of my camera.

Best advice I can give in general is research where you want to shoot beforehand and have a plan to get to/from location. Research transportation costs. Get yourself a credit card with no foreign transaction fees and bring some cash to exchange instead of using ATM's which will rape you with fees. Research if any of your countries need visas before entering and how much time the require your passport to have before expiring. Most countries will want to see proof of onward travel booked as well. Make sure if you're going to any Asian countries you research what is illegal there. Many over the counter and prescription drugs that are available in western or European countries are highly illegal in Asian countries and carry harsh consequences if found in your possession. Notify your embassy within each country of your planned visit/dates so they know you're there.

All of the above is what I did for my trip and it went off without a single problem which was wonderful for peace of mind and relaxation along the way. Here's a link to the photos I took along my journey. I'm happy with what I got and overall it was a great experience. Hope your trip goes just as great!