Power outlets are generally available in cafes, restaurants, and even sometimes on tour buses. However, depending on your specific location, finding someplace to plug in your phone for even 20 minutes at a time can be easier said than done.
Power banks, on the other hand, are small, light-weight, and easy to carry with you. Whether you find yourself near door-to-door shops or in the middle of a jungle, a power bank will allow you to get a charge on your phone and prevent your battery from dying.
Since we use our phones for not just pictures and videos, but also navigation via maps, translation, hailing rideshare, and more, it’s always important to have a working phone, especially when you’re exploring an unfamiliar place.
It’s never been easier to find a power bank
Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and other similar stores that sell electronic devices and accessories usually offer power banks at budget-friendly prices.
Some travelers even opt to carry two (or more!) power banks. This allows for an extra sense of security, in the event of travel delays or other unforeseen circumstances. After all, it’s better to have extra power banks and not need them, than to need extra power banks and not have them.
