A lot of modern phones and some cameras can be charged from a usb socket. I take a universal adapter that incorporates a usb socket. I then only need to take a suitable usb lead to charge my phone. I can plug a second charger into the mains outlet of the adapter at the same time.

This is very useful if there is only one plug in the room.

David, most interesting thanks for this info-Barbara

Hi Barbara.

Check the label on your charger, both mine and the charger for my laptop state: Input 100-240V - 50/60Hz. i.e. you probably won't need a voltage adapter for your mobile charger. You probably would though for your hair dryer. Voltage adapters are really transformers and are basically coils of laminated steel and copper so are usually fairly heavy. I would check with the hotel web sites to see if they provide hair dryers for customer's use and may save you the bother of taking one with you or buying an adapter.

Peter thanks for this info. I checked all hotels and they all have hairdryers so that sorts that one. Thanks for explaination as well-Barbara

Barbara,

I got a good universal adaptor from Boots, not let me down yet.

Not yet been to Vietnam though.

Mick

Mick thank you for this info Barbara

Hi Barbara

Click on this link and you will see a guide to the plugs used around the world.

http://electricaloutlet.org/ 

It mentions three types of socket in use in Vietnam so I would take a universal adaptor - that way you will be prepared for anything. Also note that the voltage can vary so you may need a voltage adaptor too.

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor

Thanks so much

A lot of modern phones and some cameras can be charged from a usb socket. I take a universal adapter that incorporates a usb socket. I then only need to take a suitable usb lead to charge my phone. I can plug a second charger into the mains outlet of the adapter at the same time.

This is very useful if there is only one plug in the room.

Check the label on your charger, both mine and the charger for my laptop state: Input 100-240V - 50/60Hz. i.e. you probably won't need a voltage adapter for your mobile charger. You probably would though for your hair dryer. Voltage adapters are really transformers and are basically coils of laminated steel and copper so are usually fairly heavy. I would check with the hotel web sites to see if they provide hair dryers for customer's use and may save you the bother of taking one with you or buying an adapter.

I got a good universal adaptor from Boots, not let me down yet.

Not yet been to Vietnam though.

Mick

Click on this link and you will see a guide to the plugs used around the world.

http://electricaloutlet.org/ 

It mentions three types of socket in use in Vietnam so I would take a universal adaptor - that way you will be prepared for anything. Also note that the voltage can vary so you may need a voltage adaptor too.

Kind regards,

Olly, your editor