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7 Travel Tech Essentials for International Travelers

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The comfort and convenience of international travel has come a long way in recent years, thanks in part to the invention of more and more tech essentials for travelers.

 

During my first international backpacking trip, I traveled with a portable CD player and the heaviest Lonely Planet guidebook you could imagine. I’d find an internet café every couple of weeks to let my family know that I was okay.

 

Nowadays, technology helps to make international travel less of a struggle. There are an array of wonderful gadgets and devices that can revolutionize the way we travel, putting an end to some of the most common travel woes.

 

Gone are the days of outlandish international phone charges, dead phone batteries, lost luggage, no access WiFi, noisy flights (or bus rides), and the uncertainty of getting to your next hotel.

 

Read on for our guide to 7 Travel Tech Essentials for International Travelers, each of which we believe should on your packing list for your next trip abroad!

 

 

Travel Tech Essentials Guide

1. SIM Cards 

2. Universal Travel Adaptors

3. Electronic Translators

4. Power Banks

5. Noise Cancelling Headphones

6. WiFi Hotspots

7. Luggage Trackers

 

 

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1. SIM Cards 

Getting an international SIM card or eSIM is always wise when traveling overseas.

An international SIM card (or eSIM) will help you stay connected, but without then additional roaming charges often incurred when using your smartphone abroad.

Sim Local is one of the most popular SIM card and eSIM retailers in the UK and Europe, offering 5-star customer service and a wide variety of plans to make sure that every traveler can find the perfect package to meeting their needs.

You can purchase a physical SIM card or download an eSIM, which is a convenient and eco-friendly option since there’s no physical card involved. 

A SIM Local eSIM is especially great for travelers because it’s really easy to set up different profiles for different countries and regions. It’s also super secure, as you can never lose an eSIM! Use code GREENGLOBAL at Sim Local to get 10% off your purchase.

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2. Universal Travel Adaptors

As a UK native who grew up using our funky 3-prong electrical plugs, I know how essential it is to carry travel adaptors when exploring other countries.

Back when I first started traveling, I had a pouch filled with every adaptor for every plug socket I might possibly run into on my adventures around…

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