Some travelers like to travel sans phone or technology to better immerse themselves in “real experiences”.  But for many, their phone or tablet is the best travel companion.

Whether it’s used for apps, transportation, getting in contact with hosts, or just using it for emergencies, keeping what’s in your pocket charged is essential. No one wants to keep looking for outlets or worrying about their phone dying while exploring. That is why a portable phone charger is a must.

From my personal experience, while traveling alone for journalism, my phone was my only way of setting up interviews and calling taxis or ubers. My portable phone charger kept my mind at ease because I knew I could use my phone for pictures, apps, and phone calls without worrying if my battery would die. It also kept my parent’s mind at ease because they knew they could always reach me.

Being in a new city can be hard to navigate and things come out of nowhere. Flight layovers, train delays, and getting lost happens to travelers on a daily basis. Having a reliable charger to keep your phone ready for anything is essential!

Here are a few links to affordable portable chargers:

Happy travels & stay charged abroad!

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Sabella is a collegiate correspondent with Voy. [/accordion_tab]