We’re often contacted by readers asking whether or not we think travel insurance is worth it. In our opinion travel insurance is a necessity, not an option. This is particularly the case for the medical cover it provides should you find yourself in difficulty abroad. The cost of medical bills when you travel can be […]
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Indoor Photography: Tips for Getting Great Photos Inside!
Indoor photography is one of the more challenging types of photography to master. It is also a great way to keep your skills sharp, and we have more ways to practise photography at home. The main challenge is the light. Often there is not enough light, it is very directional, or it is coming from […]
What to Pack for Havasu Falls – Everything you Need to Bring!
If you’re planning a hike to Havasu Falls, then you are probably wondering what you need to bring with you. This is a great question. The 20 mile round trip hike to the falls can definitely be a challenge, and you will likely be carrying much of your gear on your back. As such, it’s […]
The Best VPNs for Travel: What to Look for and Why you Need a VPN
Before I started running this website and writing about travel for a living, I worked full time as a software developer, and I’ve always maintained a passion for technology. So from time to time, it’s nice to write about both travel and tech. In today’s post, I’m going to tell you everything you need to […]
Sky Replacement: How to Easily Replace the Sky in Any Photo
A common photography problem that you have likely encountered when taking photos is that sometimes the sky doesn’t compliment the scene you are photographing. The end result is that we get a lovely shot of some scenery or people, with a flat grey sky that really doesn’t do justice to the scene we are trying […]
The Best Travel Coffee Makers for 2026 (What We Actually Pack)
I have been brewing coffee on the road for as long as I have been travelling full time, which is a good while now. I used a moka pot for a year when I lived out of a Toyota Landcruiser on a camping road trip around Australia, then a year in New Zealand. These days […]
How to Add a Date Stamp to Your Photos
Back when I had a film camera, a common feature was the ability to add a date onto photos. This was a really handy feature, meaning that when you got the prints back from being developed, you could easily see exactly when you took each photo. This was particularly useful when looking back at old […]
Guide to Visiting the Sagrada Familia in 2026: Tickets, Towers and Tips
If you’re visiting Barcelona, there’s a good chance the Sagrada Familia is on your list. It was on ours the first time we visited, and we’ve been back many times since. The Basilica de la Sagrada Familia is one of those buildings that you have to see to believe. Photos don’t do it justice, particularly […]
10 Day Italy Itinerary: Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, and Venice
We’ve been travelling in Italy for over thirty years, and by this point I’ve lost count of the trips. I got married in Venice (more on that later), which probably tells you how the country got under my skin. So when people ask us for a suggested Italy itinerary, we have a lot of opinions. […]
How to Use a Compact Camera: A Photographer’s 2026 Guide
Quick take: A compact camera is still worth carrying in 2026 when you want a real optical zoom, all-day battery life, and a dedicated camera that slips into a pocket, the things a phone still can’t quite match. To get noticeably better photos than your phone manages, three things matter most: hold the camera steady […]