My husband and I are traveling to Spain in a couple of weeks. We are bringing our digital cameras, but we are not sure if using an outlet adapter is safe for the batteries . Is it safe to use an outlet adapter to charge the camera batteries? When I was in Italy I used an adapter with a US hairdryer and the dryer never worked again. Any other suggestions?

I've charged camera batteries using an adaptor many times without any problems. When you used your hair dryer with an adaptor, did you remember to switch the voltage? If not, then you would have also had to use a converter.

Most electronic chargers, cord nowadays don't need a converter (e.g. cell phone, camera, laptop), but you can double check by looking the what input voltage it accepts. If it says something like 100V-240V~ no converter is needed.

As a tip, I always bring an extension cord with me. Often outlets are not in convenient places. I plug my chargers, blowers, etc. into the cord and the cord into the adaptor giving me greater flexibility.

If your battery charger has 100-220V listed on it, all you need is the plug adaptor.

is/are the plug adaptor(s)
for Europe(not UK)and Israel the same?

I'd check on line or at a travel store to see what adaptors are needed. You wouldn't want to be sorry once you get there......

If you are charging AA batteries, I bought a dual voltage travel charger at Radio Shack on clearance for $2. It only holds two batteries at a time. I charge two at night while I have two others in my camera. You can buy chargers at Walmart, Radio Shack, etc., just make sure they are dual voltage.