We travel full-time, and between us we’re usually carrying two phones, a laptop, a couple of cameras, a drone, various chargers, and whatever other gadgets have found their way into our bags. Keeping all of that charged across different countries, with different plug types and different voltage standards, is something we’ve had to figure out […]
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Day Trips from Belfast: 12 Best Options by Car, Train and Tour
Belfast is one of the best bases in the UK for day trips. Northern Ireland is compact, the train and bus network is good, and most of the region’s day tours start in the city, so you can reach a remarkable range of places and still be back for dinner. We’ve explored all of it […]
The Best Camera for Hiking and Backpacking in 2026
As professional photographers who also run an online photography course, we get a lot of questions from readers about what kind of camera would be best for them. Of course, the answer is invariably: it depends! It comes down to factors like your budget and what you want to photograph, plus when and where you’ll […]
2 Weeks in Europe: A Tested Day-by-Day Itinerary
Are you planning your first trip to Europe and looking for a tried-and-tested itinerary? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve been travelling around Europe for over fifteen years now. I lived in London for several years, lived in Edinburgh, spent months exploring France and Spain, and got married in Venice. Between us, we’ve visited […]
Guide to Visiting Space Center Houston, Texas
If you’re visiting Houston in Texas, one attraction we can highly recommend spending some time at is Space Center Houston. Space Center Houston is the official visitor centre of the NASA Johnson Space Center, which is the home of NASA’s Mission Control and where U.S. astronauts are trained. It’s also a Smithsonian affiliate museum. And […]
Things to do in Portsmouth, UK + Tips for your Visit
Found on England’s south coast, around 75 miles south west of London, Portsmouth is one of the UK’s historic port cities. It has a rich maritime heritage, and has long been considered the home of the British Royal Navy. Today it is the home port for many of the fleet’s flagship vessels. As you would […]
A Guide to the Exposure Triangle in Photography
The term “exposure triangle” is commonly used in photography, and you’ve likely heard about it or seen a graphic depicting this concept when learning about photography. Certainly, I mention it in numerous posts on this site as I explain various photography concepts. Having seen it so many times, you might be wondering exactly what the […]
Where Was Harry Potter Filmed? All the Harry Potter Filming Locations in the UK
If you’ve watched the Harry Potter films, you’ve probably enjoyed seeing some of the spectacular landscapes, castles, and cathedrals on screen. What you might not know is that most of these locations are real places you can visit across England, Scotland and Wales. We’ve been to nearly all of the major Harry Potter filming locations […]
The Golden Circle in Iceland: Itinerary, Map & Tips for 2026
The Golden Circle is one of the most popular day trips in Iceland, and for good reason. This roughly 300 km loop from Reykjavik takes in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, erupting geysers and one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country, all on well-paved roads that are accessible year round. We’ve driven the […]
How to Visit the Colosseum in 2026: What Actually Works
There are three things that go wrong on a Colosseum visit, and only one of them is queuing. The other two are buying the wrong type of ticket and paying twice the going rate without realising it. We’ve visited many times over the years, both on our own and on guided tours, and we’ve watched […]