• The United States operates on 110-volt, 60-cycle alternating current, but most other countries run on 220-volt, 50-cycle current. There are also a variety of plug configurations.
  
• To operate electrical equipment across countries you will need an adaptor for simple appliances such as hairdryers and transformer for items such as laptops.
  
• If you have to take it with you, keep it out of sight of prying eyes.

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