Travel fans swap plugs for £13 Amazon gadget that works in 150 countries | Travel News | Travel

As grey, drizzly weather starts to hit parts of the UK, it’s time to think about those sunnier, summer getaways. Whether you’re planning a weekend trip to hotspots like Italy and Spain or setting your sights on destinations further afield, there’s one travel must-have you can’t forget.

A travel adaptor is as essential as a valid passport when it comes to international travel, ensuring all your electronic devices stay powered up. From smartphones and cameras to laptops and beauty tools, an adaptor is key to keeping everything charged.

Right now, Amazon shoppers are raving about one adaptor in particular – The Aunno Universal Travel Adaptor. Retailing at £13.59 on Amazon, it is a hit with travellers venturing to over 150 countries, so you don’t need different plugs each time you visit a different continent. 

This versatile gadget is not only perfect for UK use but also for Europe, Australia, and the US. It boasts two USB ports, a USB C port, and features an intelligent IC chip that automatically adjusts power output to match the device’s requirements, preventing overheating and damage, reports the Manchester Evening News.

With a stellar average rating of 4.7 out of five stars, the Universal Travel Adapter has garnered praise from satisfied buyers. One customer raved: “Works as described and a life saver for a cruise. Easily changeable and universally compatible. Also works with fast chargers.”

Another happy customer said: “The Aunno universal travel adaptor is a must-have for any traveller. Compact, reliable, and incredibly versatile, it’s the perfect companion for international adventures. Say goodbye to the hassle of carrying multiple adapters with Aunno, you’re always connected, wherever your journey takes you.”

A third globetrotter shared their experience: “We travelled to Mexico, plug works brilliant and converts appliances to correct usages for the international sockets. All appliances worked including hair straighteners and iPhone chargers.”

And yet another seasoned traveller recommended the gadget, after trips across Europe and Asia, they said it was an “essential for travellers”. With its nifty size another reason why’d they recommend it: “I took a skiing trip to France recently and I’m going to Japan and South Korea in January so I wanted to get an adapter that was suitable for multiple countries and so I decided on this item which has been perfect so far. The sturdiness and weight of the adapter is great for an item this price and it also fits in my bag without taking up any real space which was important for me. I’d recommend this item to any other travellers that need a universal adapter.”

However, one less than impressed shopper gave the Universal Travel Adapter a negative review because ‘it didn’t work’. They wrote: “Thought this would be an easy solution instead of having to buy different adapters but when I took it on holiday with me it didn’t work. I was so disappointed as I had to search for an adapter when out.”

Meanwhile, Boots offers a selection of travel plugs for those looking to stay connected abroad. The Boots UK to Europe Adaptor is priced at £5.50, while the Go Travel World-UK Adaptor Duo + USB comes with a heftier price tag of £20. However, not everyone was pleased, as one disgruntled customer lamented: “Thought this would be an easy solution instead of having to buy different adapters but when I took it on holiday with me it didn’t work. I was so disappointed as I had to search for an adapter when out.”