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Abroad.

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joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:37

What's it like abroad ? Never been before, so want to make the effort this year to go abroad. What's it like ?

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MrsSkylerWhite · 05/01/2026 12:18

MrsTerryPratchett · 02/01/2026 15:14

Or some lemons and copper and zinc.

It’s VERY inconvenient.

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Potatoes can be effective, too. You can make chips with them afterwards.

MrsTerryPratchett · 02/01/2026 15:14

Havanananana · 02/01/2026 14:45

Where I live (abroad) 95% of the electricity is green, so not only do you need a special plug but also all of the appliances have to work off green electricity. Obviously when the wind doesn't blow none of the appliances work at all and you need a back-up battery or a cage full of very fit hamsters

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Or some lemons and copper and zinc.

It’s VERY inconvenient.

KimberleyClark · 02/01/2026 14:53

Havanananana · 02/01/2026 14:45

Where I live (abroad) 95% of the electricity is green, so not only do you need a special plug but also all of the appliances have to work off green electricity. Obviously when the wind doesn't blow none of the appliances work at all and you need a back-up battery or a cage full of very fit hamsters

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Or a Jack Russell and a big wheel.

PinkyFlamingo · 02/01/2026 14:52

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:44

Thought they were all the same ?

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You seriously think every country in the world is the same? You must be on the wind yo 😂😂😂

skippy67 · 02/01/2026 14:48

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:44

Thought they were all the same ?

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Yeah, course you did.

Havanananana · 02/01/2026 14:45

ScholesPanda · 02/01/2026 14:13

You'd think so wouldn't you?

Actually, not only are abroad plugs different, there's different plugs for different abroads- and you can buy special plugs that cover more than one abroad.

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Where I live (abroad) 95% of the electricity is green, so not only do you need a special plug but also all of the appliances have to work off green electricity. Obviously when the wind doesn't blow none of the appliances work at all and you need a back-up battery or a cage full of very fit hamsters

vodkaredbullgirl · 02/01/2026 14:20

ScholesPanda · 02/01/2026 14:13

You'd think so wouldn't you?

Actually, not only are abroad plugs different, there's different plugs for different abroads- and you can buy special plugs that cover more than one abroad.

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Yep you will need a four or an eight prong plug OP

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joeninetey · 02/01/2026 14:20

Bjorkdidit · 02/01/2026 14:18

A plug is a plug in some parts of abroad as I found to my annoyance after I'd turned the house upside down, unable to find the adapters,bought more for ££££s at the airport only to find that the Malta version of abroad has the same plugs, who knew?

Perhaps the OP would like Malta abroad? That's a bit like not abroad but with more sun. the same plugs and chips are available. They even drive on the proper side of the road, speak English as well as their abroad language and everything.

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Is it hot ? Don't like it too hot.

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cestlavielife · 02/01/2026 14:20

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:47

Can you get chips ?

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Go to belgium. Lots of frites(chips)

Bjorkdidit · 02/01/2026 14:18

A plug is a plug in some parts of abroad as I found to my annoyance after I'd turned the house upside down, unable to find the adapters,bought more for ££££s at the airport only to find that the Malta version of abroad has the same plugs, who knew?

Perhaps the OP would like Malta abroad? That's a bit like not abroad but with more sun. the same plugs and chips are available. They even drive on the proper side of the road, speak English as well as their abroad language and everything.

ScholesPanda · 02/01/2026 14:13

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 14:05

You made that up. Surely a plug is a plug ?

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You'd think so wouldn't you?

Actually, not only are abroad plugs different, there's different plugs for different abroads- and you can buy special plugs that cover more than one abroad.

Bjorkdidit · 02/01/2026 14:11

DSis is that you?

isthismylifenow · 02/01/2026 14:10

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:47

Can you get chips ?

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Yes. But when you ask for them, you probably get a packet of Lays.

purpleme12 · 02/01/2026 14:08

Sahara123 · 02/01/2026 13:46

This can’t be serious..

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Course it's not 😆

vodkaredbullgirl · 02/01/2026 14:06

🙄

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joeninetey · 02/01/2026 14:05

ScholesPanda · 02/01/2026 14:03

Personally I make sure to pack the deep fat fryer in our hand luggage. That way I can get it out on the plane and start cooking chips again. Really calms my nerves.

OP- if you wish to do this, remember that the British socket only works to the edge of our airspace. You then need to plug your deep fat fryer into the abroad socket. You will need an abroad adapter for this- I can't stress that enough.

I forgot once and had to tip all the hot fat out of the window of the aeroplane. What a waste, plus it hit a seagull!

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You made that up. Surely a plug is a plug ?

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ScholesPanda · 02/01/2026 14:03

titchy · 02/01/2026 13:48

Sadly no. Chips are only available in the UK. Most Brits put some in their suitcase when they travel to Abroad.

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Personally I make sure to pack the deep fat fryer in our hand luggage. That way I can get it out on the plane and start cooking chips again. Really calms my nerves.

OP- if you wish to do this, remember that the British socket only works to the edge of our airspace. You then need to plug your deep fat fryer into the abroad socket. You will need an abroad adapter for this- I can't stress that enough.

I forgot once and had to tip all the hot fat out of the window of the aeroplane. What a waste, plus it hit a seagull!

vodkaredbullgirl · 02/01/2026 14:00

Geography is not your strong subject at school 😆

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joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:58

Justlostmybagel · 02/01/2026 13:49

I think you'd suit benidorm, op.

Yes, they say France is nice.

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vodkaredbullgirl · 02/01/2026 13:54

No chips only fries lol

youalright · 02/01/2026 13:52

Book a flight to benidorm its currently there summer now you will have a great time and pack a few bags of frozen chips and they will cook them for you

MrsSkylerWhite · 02/01/2026 13:49

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:47

Can you get chips ?

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Yes but you have to ask for them in English, very slowly and extremely loudly.

PhantomAfternoonTea · 02/01/2026 13:49

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:47

Can you get chips ?

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Chips with mayonnaise is the best thing about abroad!

Justlostmybagel · 02/01/2026 13:49

I think you'd suit benidorm, op.

titchy · 02/01/2026 13:48

joeninetey · 02/01/2026 13:47

Can you get chips ?

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Sadly no. Chips are only available in the UK. Most Brits put some in their suitcase when they travel to Abroad.