hair applicances, dual volt

[me]

this post doesn't deal with "hair applicances, dual volt," at all! ;D

sarahray85 said:

I've thought about taking the train to Berlin to visit a friend but I'm not sure yet. I'm so excited!

it might be better to fly from Paris to Berlin. check www.whichbudget.com to find cheap flights. but, watch out for distant airports. low cost airlines often use distant airports. both Paris & Berlin have multiple airports. so, train/bus/taxi fare from the distant airport also needs to go into the calculation.

also, don't be fooled by the fares given. they omit tax & fees. get the grand totals for train vs. plane, then decide if time saved is worth it to you.

there also might be night trains. sleeping between cities (if you can sleep on trains, some say they can't) is a very efficient way of travel.

- d

[me]

oh, Sarah,

this is *way* off topic for subject: "hair applicances, dual volt:"

you elsewhere expressed an iterest in the Carolingians.

you might be able to plan it to go by Aachen, where Karl der Grosse is buried, between Paris and Berlin, if you go by train. if you wanted to, that is.

and, as history is an interest, Münster & Osnabrück, where Peace of Westphalia was signed in 1648, aren't too far away. website: www.germanembassy-india.org/news/GN98Okt/gn08.htm

just some ideas.

- d

[me]

sarahray85 said:

I'm leaving December 19 and I'm returning January 6.

Sarah,

i had your departure date confused with Melanie, who started this thread. sorry.

- d

[Eagle]

sarahray85, with regards to the Digital Camera, you might not need a Voltage Converter. Many DigiCams (and Cell Phone Chargers) sold these days are supplied with a "world charger", which operates from 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz. If that's the case, then all you will need is a Plug Adapter. My Canon S-50 worked just fine when in the U.K. last year (my first time travelling with a DigiCam). Most Canon models & some Sony Cameras have a multi-voltage Charger from what I've seen.

If you have to use your Voltage Converter to charge your Camera, make sure this is selected to the "Transformer" side (this is usually the lower wattage setting). Most electronic chargers these days are a type of switching power supply and some don't react well to the "choppy power" from the solid state Voltage Converters (problems could result!).

If you feel the Magellans product would work better for you, there's still time to return the REI Converter.

Thanks for the info on your trip. It's always fun to follow the travels of others on the Board. Hope this helps.

Cheers!!!

[sarahray85]

Hey everyone!!! I'm leaving on Monday and I just wanted to let you know that I figured out the whole converter thing. I am not bringing my hair straightener and I'm returning my voltage converter because I shaved my head! So I'll be bringing hats.
P.S. I looked on my camera charger and it is dual voltage! woohoo!!!
Thanks for all your help

[stanncie]

wow sarah!! , i thought i was bad cuz i cut off all my hair before i went to europe but i didn't shave it hehee!! i guess you beat me in that department

[Eagle]

sarahray85, your solution to the hair straightener dilemma was somewhat unusual, to say the least! You'll have to let us know how this works out (I suspect that even with Hats, the European winter weather might be a problem).

Great to hear that the Camera charger is dual-voltage. Don't forget the Plug Adapters thought.

Hope you have a great time on your trip!!! Happy Travels!!!