logo
This Worldwide Travel Adapter Is Nearly Free for Your Summer Vacation, Listed Among Amazon's Best-Sellers

This Worldwide Travel Adapter Is Nearly Free for Your Summer Vacation, Listed Among Amazon's Best-Sellers

Gizmodo2 days ago

Traveling can be exciting, but anyone who's forgotten to pack the right power adapter knows it can also be a headache. Fumbling for the right plug, searching for adapters at the last minute, or buying overpriced replacements in a foreign airport adds stress to your trip. Not to mention extra expenses. That's why a travel adapter is one of the most overlooked but essential items in any suitcase. The Epicka Universal Travel Adapter fits the bill nicely, and it's on sale right now.
Head to Amazon now to get the Epicka Universal Travel Adapter for $20, down from its usual price of $24. That's $5 off and a discount of 20%.
See at Amazon
From Europe to Asia to North America, this adapter is built to work seamlessly in over 150 countries. Instead of packing multiple bulky adapter heads, the Epicka adapter can roll everything up into one compact design. It has a series of interchangeable plug modules for UK, EU, AU, and US outlets. But it also includes slide-and-lock mechanisms that make it easy to switch between configurations so you can move on with your life without having to mess around with these things too long.
For anyone who travels frequently or wants a single go-to adapter for all destinations, this setup means a lot less hassle and potential packing issues. Because no one wants to have to deal with this kind of thing once you're actually at your destination.
In addition to all the adapter connections, the Epicka includes two USB-A ports and two USB-C ports, offering a combined 5A output. You'll be able to charge phones, tablets, cameras, and other USB-powered devices in addition to plugging in your laptop or hair tools. That versatility means fewer devices to tote around and fewer outlets needed in hotel rooms or airport lounges.
Travel adapters don't often get high marks for convenience, but this one manages to stay compact enough for carry-on luggage while still offering durability and modularity. It's ideal for anyone who needs a reliable power solution. That includes commuters, tech-savvy travelers, families, and anyone who needs to go from point A at one point on the globe to point B around it somewhere else.
If you've been juggling multiple adapters depending on your destination or simply want a dependable backup in your travel kit, the Epicka Universal Travel Adapter is a smart grab. For just $20, you really can't go wrong having it in tow.
See at Amazon

Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

A Photo Gone Wrong in the Uffizi Worries Europe's Museums
A Photo Gone Wrong in the Uffizi Worries Europe's Museums

New York Times

time11 minutes ago

  • New York Times

A Photo Gone Wrong in the Uffizi Worries Europe's Museums

It's another summer of European selfie snafus. On Saturday, a visitor to the Uffizi Galleries in Florence, Italy, stepped backward into a painting while trying to pose like its subject, Ferdinando de' Medici, a 17th-century grand prince and patron of the arts. For the Uffizi's director, that was the last straw, and he isn't alone in his frustration. This spring, in the Palazzo Maffei in Verona, Italy, a visitor broke a chair covered in Swarovski crystals. This, too, was the result of a snapshot gone wrong: A man apparently waited for the guards to leave before posing, in an ill-fated attempt at squatting. And this month, the staff at the Louvre Museum in Paris went on an unauthorized strike to protest, in part, overcrowding and the headaches caused by selfie-taking tourists. 'The problem of visitors who come to museums to make memes or take selfies for social media is rampant,' Simone Verde, the Uffizi's director, said in a statement. Europe's museums are struggling to cope with the problematic side of their large-scale appeal and protect their collections from summer visitors who flock to their galleries to make social media content and cool down in rare continental air-conditioning, whether or not they gain a deeper knowledge of art and culture. The recent episodes, at the start of the high tourist season, have called attention to a longstanding problem: too many tourists toting too many phones. Museums have not been able to find a foolproof compromise, despite their best efforts. 'This problem, with tourists damaging artwork, is something that is increasingly happening,' said Marina Novelli, the director of the Sustainable Travel and Tourism Advanced Research Center at Nottingham University in England. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.

Pools and slides as North Korea set to open 'world class' tourist resort
Pools and slides as North Korea set to open 'world class' tourist resort

Yahoo

timean hour ago

  • Yahoo

Pools and slides as North Korea set to open 'world class' tourist resort

North Korea has completed construction on a massive tourist resort boasting colourful water slides and swimming pools, state media said on Thursday, a pet project of leader Kim Jong Un. Kim was an enthusiastic visitor this week to the sprawling site on the isolated country's east coast, which is set to open its doors on July 1 to domestic tourists and maybe one day foreign ones. Analysts have said Kim showed a keen interest in developing North Korea's tourism industry in his early years in power, with the development of the Wonsan Kalma Coastal Tourist Area known to be a key focal point. The nuclear-armed North reopened its borders in August 2023 after almost four years, having closed them because of the Covid-19 pandemic, during which time even its own nationals were prevented from entering. Foreign tourism was limited though even before the pandemic, with tour companies saying around 5,000 Western tourists visited each year. Kim on Tuesday attended a lavish inaugural ceremony for the tourist zone, which hosts accommodation for nearly 20,000 people and what Pyongyang claims is "a world-class cultural resort", the Korean Central News Agency said. Photos released by state media showed him sitting in a chair watching a man flying off a water slide and wearing a suit at the beach. Wonsan Kalma houses "sea-bathing service facilities, various sports and recreation facilities" and is "equipped with all conditions... for providing the beauty of the scenic spot on the east coast in all seasons", according to KCNA. Kim, with "great satisfaction", said the construction of the site would go down as "one of the greatest successes this year" and that the North would build more large-scale tourist zones "in the shortest time possible", it added. Kim was joined by his daughter, Ju Ae -- considered by many experts to be his likely successor -- and his wife, Ri Sol Ju. South Korean media reported, based on images released by Pyongyang, that Ju Ae appears to be wearing a Cartier watch — despite such a high-end item being banned from import into North Korea under UN sanctions, imposed in response to the country's nuclear and missile activities. The North last year permitted Russian tourists -- Pyongyang has close ties with Moscow -- to return for the first time since Covid and Western tour operators returned in February this year. Russia's Tass news agency on Wednesday reported that a passenger train from Pyongyang had arrived in Moscow, marking the reopening of the direct rail route between the allies' capitals after a five-year suspension. A tourist train between Rason -- home to North Korea's first legal marketplace -- and Russia's Vladivostok resumed in May this year, according to an official from Seoul's unification ministry. cdl/pst

Hidechika Takasaka Appointed President of Okura Nikko Hotel Management
Hidechika Takasaka Appointed President of Okura Nikko Hotel Management

Associated Press

time3 hours ago

  • Associated Press

Hidechika Takasaka Appointed President of Okura Nikko Hotel Management

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 26, 2025-- Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., is pleased to announce that Hidechika Takasaka has been appointed President and Representative Director. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Hidechika Takasaka, President and Representative Director Mr. Takasaka brings to his new role more than 35 years' experience in the financial services sector. In 2024, he was appointed Director of the Board and Senior Managing Executive Officer at Okura Nikko Hotel Management. As the Chief Officer of Operation Management, he played a pivotal role in incorporating strategic management perspectives into day-to-day operational management, while overseeing the company's domestic and international hotel portfolio. His extensive experience in the financial sector will help ensure the future growth of Okura Nikko Hotel Management, as the group navigates an increasingly diverse hotel industry landscape, both within Japan and globally. Mr. Takasaka commented, 'Okura Nikko Hotels is a collective formed by bringing together Okura Hotels & Resorts with its flagship, The Okura Tokyo, alongside Nikko Hotels International and Hotel JAL City, both of which have their origins in one of Japan's leading airlines. We operate around 80 hotels, primarily in Japan and Asia. Our mission is to embrace and share on a global scale what we call omotenashi, the Japanese spirit of hospitality, uniquely blending this with the facilities and standards of an international hotel. As we look ahead, our aim will be to continually deliver services that not only meet but hopefully exceed the expectations of our guests. Additionally, as President, I feel it is my responsibility to uphold the trust of our hotel owners and contribute to the steady growth of our chain. It will be an honor to play my part in supporting the tourism industry both in Japan and internationally.' Hidechika Takasaka - Profile Hidechika Takasaka joined the Hotel Okura Group in April 2024 as Senior Managing Executive Officer and Chief Officer of Operation Management at Okura Nikko Hotel Management. He was appointed Managing Executive Officer at Hotel Okura in June 2024 and assumed his current role as President and Representative Director of Okura Nikko Hotel Management in June 2025. Prior to joining the Hotel Okura Group, he worked at Dai-ichi Life Insurance Co., Ltd. from 1987, where he held several key positions, including Manager of the Credit Department and General Manager of both the International Business Department and the Loan Department. He holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Tokyo and a master's degree in business administration from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. About Hotel Okura Co., Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd. Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., founded in 1958, opened its flagship Hotel Okura Tokyo in 1962 as a first-class hotel that quickly became renowned worldwide for its blending of traditional Japanese beauty with the very best in accommodation, cuisine and service. It closed its doors in August 2015, and after four years of rebuilding work reopened as The Okura Tokyo in September 2019. Hotel Okura has extensive expertise in the hospitality world, including asset ownership and hotel development, as well as hotel management, the restaurant business and chain operations through its subsidiaries and other group companies. The brand unites member hotels under its 'Best Accommodation, Cuisine and Service' philosophy to ensure that all guests enjoy Okura's signature hospitality, which combines Japanese attention to detail and Western functionality. Please visit Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura, operates 79 properties (53 in Japan and 26 overseas) encompassing some 23,611 guest rooms (as of June 1, 2025) under three hotel groups: Okura Hotels & Resorts, Nikko Hotels International and Hotel JAL City. Please visit View source version on CONTACT: Media Contacts Ms. Ikuko Arai, Mr. Ryutaro Suzuki Public Relations Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd. Phone: +81 (0)3 4400 0632 E-mail:[email protected] KEYWORD: JAPAN ASIA PACIFIC INDUSTRY KEYWORD: LODGING DESTINATIONS TRAVEL SOURCE: Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/26/2025 02:00 AM/DISC: 06/26/2025 01:59 AM

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store