: With heavy GPS use and constant photo-taking, a backup battery is non-negotiable.

Italy is best explored on foot, but those charming historic streets can be brutal.

Don't let a dead battery or an incompatible plug ruin your photo opportunities at the Colosseum.

: Italy uses specific three-prong plugs (Type L), though many standard European two-prong (Type C/F) adapters will also work.

To make your own story just as successful, here are the essential things to buy before you go: 1. Cobblestone-Ready Footwear