Electricity, plugs and charging
For a British plug, a suitable travel adaptor belongs in the bag. Beyond the plug shape, read the device’s voltage, frequency and power ratings. A phone charger and a hair appliance can need different arrangements; the adaptor changes the connection, not those ratings.
What to pack for the socket
The manufacturer NETIO’s country reference lists Bosnia and Herzegovina at 230 V, 50 Hz, with Type C and Type F. Use an adaptor specified for those sockets and for your own plug, preserving any earth connection the appliance needs. A property-specific socket or supply requirement still belongs with the accommodation.
Read the charger or appliance label
An input label such as 110–240 V includes 230 V. The frequency rating and manufacturer’s instructions still matter. If the appliance is rated only for a different voltage, a plug adaptor alone cannot make it suitable; use the manufacturer-approved solution.
Electrical Safety First’s travel guidance points out that some adaptors do not provide an earth connection and suit only double-insulated equipment. The double-insulation symbol is two rectangles. Match the adaptor’s power rating to the appliance as well; a charging adaptor should not be assumed suitable for a high-power appliance.
Keep the charging kit small
A multi-port USB charger suited to your devices can reduce the number of plugs in the bag. Bring the cables each device needs, with a spare for the phone if losing one would disrupt the journey. Match the charger and adaptor ratings rather than adding an unsuitable power strip.
For a hair appliance you cannot use with the supply, ask about the accommodation’s own equipment before carrying a converter. Pack the adaptor before travelling, so the first evening does not depend on finding one in a shop or borrowing one at reception.
When the room’s supply matters
For equipment needing earthing, a particular outlet or an uninterrupted supply, describe the requirement before booking. Ask for the actual arrangement at the property; a room photograph cannot establish it.
Use an undamaged socket and cable; do not force an adaptor that does not fit. Electrical Safety First advises against using mains-powered appliances in a bathroom or touching equipment with wet hands. Burning smells, crackling or visible damage are reasons to stop using the connection and tell the property.
Charging away from the room
A charged phone, the right cable and offline directions make the travel day less dependent on finding a socket. For power banks or spare camera batteries, use your airline’s carriage rules for the actual battery type and capacity; another airline’s allowance is not your booking’s rule.
For a long outdoor day, take the power you will need rather than assuming a remote stop can recharge the equipment. The packing guide helps keep the charging kit with the other things the outing requires.