One of the best purchases I’ve *EVER* made for my recent travels is a portable phone charger. This has been INVALUABLE when I need a map for walking around a strange city, for looking for a restaurant, and most especially so I don’t miss a SINGLE PHOTO OP!

This is the one I got from Amazon. It charges your phone several times over, and can easily fit in your pocket or bag. I honestly can’t say enough good things about it.

Vacation pictures are SO precious, and are often the main souvenir I take away. Nothing is more tragic than having your phone die in the middle of your awesome trip. I definitely don’t leave home without it!