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Partly, pack a Type A adapter
Your Type A and B plugs fit outlets in Taiwan. Your Type C plugs need a Type A adapter.
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The Philippines uses 3 plug types. Check the plug on each charger you pack.
NEMA 1-15
Fits Type A and B outlets
CEE 7/16 (Europlug)
Needs an adapter
NEMA 5-15
Fits Type B outlets
Your Type A and B plugs go straight into the wall. For the rest you need something with Type A and B prongs on the wall side.
Pack thisType A prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
Its Type A prongs fit outlets in Taiwan, and your Type C plugs slot into the front.
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Type B prongs on the wall side and a socket for your plugs on the front.
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Slide-out prongs for most of the world, handy if this isn't your only trip.
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Home is 230V, Taiwan is 110V. Phone and laptop chargers marked "100-240V" work anywhere. Single-voltage gear like hair dryers and straighteners needs a converter, or a dual-voltage travel version.
Many older outlets have only two slots and no earth hole, so a three-pin US plug needs an adapter.
Only for single-voltage gear like some hair tools. Phone and laptop chargers don't need one.
Only for single-voltage gear. Skip it if everything you pack says 100-240V.
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Everything to sort before you fly from the Philippines.
Small things that make long travel days easier, whichever outlet you end up next to.
Keeps your phone going on travel days. Carry it on; airlines ban power banks from checked bags.
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One dual-voltage charger for phone, laptop and watch, so you need one adapter.
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Hotel outlets are rarely next to the bed. Two metres reaches.
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NEMA 1-15
Used in both the Philippines and Taiwan
CEE 7/16 (Europlug)
Your plugs, from the Philippines
NEMA 5-15
Used in both the Philippines and Taiwan
