Traveling Internationally can be fun and exciting, especially when traveling to areas with different cultures, climatic conditions, or time zones. The real work lies in deciding what electronics to pack for your trip and how to pack them.
While the devices you pack majorly depend on the purpose of your travel, everyone who travels often knows that one thing you should never leave behind when traveling across countries is your Apple Watch. There are however a few things you should know about traveling Internationally with Apple Watch.
Why travel with an Apple Watch
An Apple Watch makes your traveling experience better! You don’t have to juggle carrying suitcases and handling your other mobile devices. You can send and receive texts, including flight alerts, while on transit. Not only are you able to avoid missing important information while traveling Internationally, but it also tracks your steps and monitors your health variables as you navigate through airports.
You can also take full advantage of your Apple Watch when you’re in areas that support tap-to-pay. While tap-to-pay is not very common in the U.S, you can use your Apple Watch to pay for goods and services in numerous countries all over the world. Not only is paying with your watch less stressful, but it is just as secure as using your credit card. If you are scared because you can damage your device while travelling, we gathered tips below to help you avoid it. In case you damage it anyway, you can sell broken Apple products to resellers.
Apps that will Help You With Travel
Traveling Internationally means you might end up in locations with poor internet access or no internet access at all. Apple Watch apps for travel like Solar, Astronomy and Modular faces always come in handy. Set up these apps, especially Modular face, with information that remain current even when you’re in a location with no internet access such as weather conditions, sunrise, and sunset as well as activity Remember to load these apps before you lose internet connection. I recommend loading the apps you plan on using before you begin your trip at all or before you get on your flight.
Which bands you should have
While some bands have unique features that make them especially great for certain kinds of trips, you can never go wrong with an all-purpose band. You could choose to travel with multiple bands, but an all-purpose option can basically handle all you need. The Apple’s Woven Nylon collection are especially great because they go with any outfit. So whether you’re attending a fancy party or a corporate meeting, they fit right in. You may prefer a neutral color like black or blue or you can go for something less conservative, depending on what works for you.
Another thing you should consider when choosing Apple Watch travel accessories, is that it is possible to lose it in the hustle and bustle of traveling. It would hurt more if you lose an expensive band on your trip. It is advisable to travel with a band that isn’t overly expensive. This way, you can easily replace it if it gets missing.
Best Cases While traveling with Apple Watch
Your Apple watch no doubt needs to be kept safe as you travel. Apart from aesthetics, you have to choose a case that will protect your watch and at the same time is easy to pack.
If you want to bring multiple bands, a multipurpose travel case like the Twelve South’s Timeporter would be a great choice. It can hold spare bands and it has a tabletop charging solution to make charging on the road easier.
Don’t forget about charging
Your Apple Watch is of no use if its battery is dead. Apple Watch has a long lasting battery-life, but you will need to charge it at some point, especially If your trip will last longer than 24-hours. A percularity of Apple Watches is its magnetic charging. It is unlike charging your other devices where you can easily lend a charger or a cable from people around.
Keep in mind that you may not always get an outlet to charge your Apple Watch while in transit, so it is safe to have a back-up plan. A great back up plan would be to take an external battery along with you. There are several high-capacity batteries with built-in Apple Watch charging solutions. Most of these batteries have strap-on features that make it easy to charge your Apple Watch while moving around.
Get Something to Clean Your Apple Watch
When traveling Internationally with your Apple Watch, take along screen wipes. Some locations are dustier or hotter than others and you can get sweat and all kinds of dirt on your Apple Watch as you travel. A sweaty or dusty Apple Watch would certainly be uncomfortable so you will need to get something to clean your Apple Watch. Screen wipes are always the better choice because they are not only great for your phone screen, they also clean your Apple Watch and band more effectively than other materials.
What If It Gets Broken During Travel
If your Apple Watch gets broken, your first thought might be to sell it to Apple. While this is not a bad idea, a better deal would be to sell it to a reseller. You can get so much more, depending on the model of your Apple Watch and how damaged it is.