SwissLine M200

Bamix is actually the original. The first patented stick immersion blender.

To be honest, as a European, it's hard to get full support for Vitamix devices that aren't officially intended for the European market. For me, Vitamix is the leading brand when it comes to blenders. In Europe, there are numerous excellent immersion blender manufacturers, starting with Bamix/ESGE (S

Bamix immersion blender.

I'd never get a Vitamix immersion blender; they're made in China. Bamix all the way.

I would be getting Le Creuset in Hong Kong, they have a much better and very different selection over there, and some things are apparently cheaper as well. Staub is also a good brand, but I prefer Le Creuset, so I would obviously recommend that, and especially since you'll be traveling. What we've

A good immersion blender is invaluable- by far my favourite small kitchen appliance. My current one is by Braun and comes with a few attachments (blender, whisk and a mini food processor with two types of blade) and a jug. The blender and whisk attachments are the most important ones. Another brand

Love my Bamix. Best immersion blender made. I've had several premium brands and none of the others compare.