Here it is all tiny and compact. It's a Winsor & Newton travel set which makes middle of the road water colors, not too pricey but still pretty decent. 
The top of the box comes off and can be used for a water dish. Then the box can be opened. To start, there is a small water bottle/palette, a small sponge, some additional small fold-out palettes, and a small paintbrush (which isn't that great, but will do in a pinch).
The palettes fold out and there are 12 pan watercolors. 
And here's what it should really look like after some use.
I played around with the colors since I accidentally threw away the box that told me what colors are inside.I pulled up some pictures of my previous trip to Italy and did some sketches and color washes to get used to the paints. I am getting more and more excited about this trip. Since we are traveling around by car I am hoping to have time to just sit with a coffee or a glass of wine and just sketch the incredibleness around me.
The island of Burano in Venice. I think this is my most favorite place in Italy. I can't wait to return. 
A small bridge in Venice.
