I should note that most times nowadays you don't need a power converter - just an adapter. CHECK YOUR DEVICE, obviously, but most things now will take 110-240volts, so they'll work anywhere, but you still need an adapter for the local-style plug. Other than that, if you plan on using your cellphone you might want to make sure it's an unlocked GSM phone. You can get a SIM card in Italy that'll be way cheaper than using your phone there with the American card. Take only what you need, and try not to flash it all over the place. Might want to set up a VPN if you use a lot of American services that are blocked outside the US (like Netflix). Also for privacy. On Thu, 14 Nov 2013, Linda Kateley wrote: > get a power converter and a translation app on your phone. I didn't check to > see if i had coverage on phone and was sadly without phone for a week. I did > have internet so I had skype for my calls home. > > lk > > On 11/14/13 12:33 PM, N K wrote: >> I'm heading to Italy in a week for a week-long vacation (Florence & Rome). >> What tech prep or tech travel tips would you suggest? >> -- Nicholas >> _______________________________________________ >> TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota >> tclug-list at mn-linux.org >> http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list > > _______________________________________________ > TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota > tclug-list at mn-linux.org > http://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list >