Aberdeen sits on the north east coast of Scotland, a granite city that a lot of visitors skip on their way north to the Highlands. We think that is a shame. The city itself has plenty going for it, from good museums to a dramatic stretch of coastline and a surprising number of great restaurants. […]
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Where to Buy Used Cameras and Photography Gear
We’ve written a number of guides to our favourite photography gear, including a guide to the best travel camera, best action camera, and best camera for hiking and backpacking. Unfortunately, cameras, lenses, and other pieces of photography equipment tend to be quite expensive. Once you add in the cost of a lens or two and […]
The Best Travel Backpacks for Carry-On Travel in 2026
My main travel backpack is a Peak Design Travel Backpack 45L, and I’ve been using Peak Design gear since 2015. Jess and I also have a long-standing habit of wandering into outdoor shops wherever we are to see what’s new, which means I’ve had most of the packs in this guide on my back at […]
How to Get Around Paris: A Practical Guide to Tickets, Metro and Transport
We love visiting Paris. The city has so much to offer, from iconic sites like the Eiffel Tower, through to world class museums like the Louvre and famous shows like the Moulin Rouge. Then there are the neighbourhoods to wander, the food, the cafes. The list goes on. Paris isn’t exactly compact though, so when […]
8 Reasons to Disable the Flash on Your Camera
Most modern consumer oriented cameras have some kind of flash option built-in. By default, this will usually be set to go off automatically when the camera deems it necessary. While the built-in flash on your camera or smartphone can be helpful in some circumstances, such as dark environments or backlit scenes, there are many reasons […]
Finland Winter Itinerary: 7 Days from Helsinki to Lapland
If you want a winter trip that involves snow up to your knees, dogs who very much cannot wait to run, and the small possibility of standing in a frozen field watching the sky do something extraordinary, Finland is hard to beat. I’ve spent two trips up there in winter, both times with Jess, both […]
Tech Gifts for Travelers: What They’ll Actually Use in 2026
Jess and I have travelled full time since 2010, and we’ve spent that whole time buying, carrying and giving away travel tech. So: do you have a travel loving tech enthusiast in your life? Someone who loves to travel, but also loves to have all the latest technology toys and gizmos? Well, we have the […]
Things to do in Rovaniemi Finland
The city of Rovaniemi is found just within the Arctic Circle in Finland. This location makes it the perfect place for taking part in a range of winter activities in Finland. Whilst it’s popular in winter for things like Northern Lights watching, husky sledding, and snowmobiling, there’s a lot more to Rovaniemi than just winter […]
How to Turn Off Your Camera Flash or Smartphone Flash
The majority of cameras on the market today, including most smartphones, have some kind of flash system. This is usually used to illuminate dark scenes, such as when you are indoors in a low light situation or outside at night. In most instances, the flash will be set to come on automatically. This means that […]
Visiting Islay’s Whisky Distilleries: A Complete Guide (2026)
Islay has ten working whisky distilleries open to visitors, which is a lot for an island you can drive across in under an hour. For many people the distilleries are the whole reason to come, and they were high on my list too. I’ve visited many whisky distilleries in Scotland, but Laphroaig is my favourite […]