Type J outlets are more common in cities like Geneva and Zurich and throughout the countryside. The difference is that Type J has three round holes, the third for a grounding pin. Type J outlets take both Type C and Type J plugs, but the head of the plug needs to fit inside the hex...
Whether you’re snorkeling at Pandawa Beach, soaking in Lake Batur’s Hot Spring, or chasing waterfalls in Ubud – you will need to protect your phone from moisture. Many activities in Bali are synonymous with water, so your lifeline will need an extra layer of defense. We love that this...
Mall Food Courts –All malls in Thailand have cheap (and super tasty) food courts with local stalls serving fresh food. The basement level of the Maya Mall and Central Festival are two good ones. The 4th floor of Central Festival is nice as well. I usually eat a meal for 50-60 baht ...
There are home devices like light bulbs, electric plugs, coffee machines, toilets, bathrooms, TV, washing machines that can be connected to your home Wi-Fi so you can control them remotely using your phone. There are also smart city IoT solutions such as environmental monitoring (weather, air...
Are you used to tropical heat? If high temperatures and astonishing humidity are new phenomena to you, I recommend packing a few bits to help with Thailand’s heat. Amongst these are some quick-refreshdeodorant wipes(also ideal for marathon long-haul flights) and – crucially –electrolyte drin...
This kind of product (the known international brands) may be expensive once you are in place (for example in the beach), so bring it with you. SeeSun protection lotions onAmazon. Electric Shaver for Men You may want to replace the head of your electric shaver (it need to be done every...
And it wasn’t much different, really, from my experience in Thailand and Japan — just unexpected to find in a high tech place like Norway. So, Joanna happened to be there when I arrived, and she showed me around briefly before heading off. I meditated for a bit, and then set off ...
October 2019– We love our Manson Supreme anchor so much, that we got in a Thailand 2 or 3 years ago, and once we got our nice new Maggi anchor chain, we knew it was time to dump the old CQR, our secondary anchor for decades. It was even rustier than the old anchor chain. So...
A year of living on income support, with tinned tuna as the highlight of the week, being frugal with the electric key meter, I vowed I just didn’t want to spend the rest of my life living like that. Moved to the Big Smoke for work with a few hundred pounds to my name, stayed ...
The current practice is equivalent to buying and picking up a new car and having to figure out for yourself what size engine you have, what replacement spark plugs are needed, what type of tires were put on, and what gas to use—all at your own expense. In the case of regulated ...