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84 Stay plugged in.

Make sure you pack a charger and a USB cord for your phone and other
devices. You may also need an adapter plug, so be sure to research which type is
used in the country you are visiting. We recommend the 4-in-1 Adaptor. It’s easy
to carry, and you can use it anywhere in the world (although you may need a
converter, depending on the voltage of your device). Also, a snap-on keyboard is a
handy add-on for your tablet. And bring your passwords!

What our travelers say:
85 Stay powered up.

Consider also a small (1.75 x 2.75 x 0.8 inches) back-up battery
from Pocket Juice (similar brands include Juice Box and others). At night,
I would recharge both my phone and the Pocket Juice device. During the
day, if my phone power ran low, I’d just hook it up to the Pocket Juice while
traveling on the bus from one sight to the next and the phone was rapidly
recharged. These back-up battery sources are available in di erent storage

capacities so you can choose the size you need.
—Eileen Karl, 3-time traveler, Circle Pines, MN

Phone home using the Internet and
86 smartphone apps.

International calling is no longer as expensive or complicated as it used to be,
thanks to free internet calling apps like Signal, Skype, What’s App, Facebook
Messenger, and (if you have an Apple device) Facetime. You can make a video or
audio call, or leave a voice message, without costly international call or data fees.
Your call recipients just need to download the same app.

87 Check with your cell phone provider about pricing.

If you’re going to use your cellular calling plan abroad, talk to your
provider. Most o er deals on international roaming. Or talk to your provider

about unlocking your phone. Then, you can buy a local SIM card and use it in
combination with an international phone card and (usually) save a bundle.

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