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This is a GREAT point to mention!

I always try to have at least 2 plugs for each device (including adapters and a EU travel power strip). The worst case thing to happen is you get to a small Greek island, you run out of battery on your phone and then can't find (or the 1 power cord you have breaks). I have found that the low cost replacement chargers that you find in Greece sometimes do not work well (this is personal experience!) :)
 
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nickstamoulis said:
This is a GREAT point to mention!

I always try to have at least 2 plugs for each device (including adapters and a EU travel power strip). The worst case thing to happen is you get to a small Greek island, you run out of battery on your phone and then can't find (or the 1 power cord you have breaks). I have found that the low cost replacement chargers that you find in Greece sometimes do not work well (this is personal experience!) :)
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I have had the same experience, mine always break. Better to invest in a good one and hopefully you won't lose it LOL
 
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Not every device you have will accept an adapter. You need to make sure that your device is rated for the voltage in Greece (220v) for the adapter plug to work. For example, hair dryers, curling irons, etc from the US may not be rated for 220v, which means that you should leave them at home. To safely use these on Greek plugs, you'd need a transformer and those are expensive, big, and heavy. Most electronic devices, like your phone or computer, are rated for the voltage in Europe, so you can bring those and safely use a Greek wall outlet. Trying to plug something in that isn't rated for European voltage could cause the device to short out, which would ruin the device, maybe take down the power in the building, and possibly even start a fire.
 
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