Travel cello suggestions

Hello, I’m looking to buy a practice cello for somewhere under $800 as a beginner.

My job requires me to travel (internationally) occasionally but often for a decent amount of time. (A month starting in february then come back for a month and then leave for a month again) I'm a beginner so l'm looking for suggestions with a few specific concerns in mind. 1. Very concerned about having something I will be learning proper technique and is close enough to a real cello that it will translate. 2. Portability: I have a cello and I haven't asked but I imagine my company won't be paying for two international tickets for me to bring a cello (plus it's probably too loud to be playing in a hotel room) I'll also be hopping on and traveling to a few countries within the same trip so portability is of concern.

I don't care much about the quality of the sound as long as it doesn't mess with my intonation etc. bottom line is l'm looking for a portable cello that does the best job in emulating a real cello.

Thanks for the help.