On The Road Again

We all want a pleasant flying experience when we travel, so the idea of being stuck in a plane with young children who can neither sit still nor control their emotions when it takes an extra 30 seconds to turn SpongeBob on on the tablet would make anyone in their right mind cringe. The problem with the argument about not letting our little ones on planes is that they need an opportunity to learn proper airplane behavior, and the only way for them to do that is with some practice. The Earlier, The Better It may seems counterproductive to take a baby on a plane, but the younger a child is when they start to fly, the easier it will be to normalize the experience . For you, there is probably nothing “normal” about trying to drag a carseat on top of a stroller and pull out your breastmilk for testing at security. This is understandable. But for kiddos, everything about an airport and planes is new and exciting, and as a parent, you can capitalize on that to make them focus and become fami...

(This post contains affiliate links, for more information read this privacy policy)   GoPro’s have become kind of a big deal over the past few years when trying to get some good action shots. Of course there are other action cameras as well but GoPro’s probably have the biggest selection of compatible accessories. I personally always rely on my GoPro if water is involved in some way, from water rafting to surfing to snorkelling, but mostly for scuba diving. Since you do not want to be holding the camera in your hand the entire time, here is a list of my must-have essential travel GoPro accessories I don’t always carry all of them around with me all the time, it kind of depends on what I will be needing my GoPro for. But let’s get into it. These are my favourite GoPro travel accessories, but the brand does not always have to be Go Pro itself, other less known brands are also good alternative as GoPro is not quite th...

Is there anything more magical than a cross-country road trip?  If you’re anything like me, you’ve been pouring over maps, researching campgrounds, and creating your perfect travel playlists. Oh, and budgeting. Even frugal road trips that involve lots of peanut butter and jelly and rustic campgrounds can put a dent in the ole bank account. Because my wanderlust is hardcore, I’ve learned to stretch every dollar, which also stretches out the time we spend on our back road travels. It’s true, we’d rather spend weeks in a tent than a few days in a posh resort. Going without the luxury of four solid walls will certainly keep the green in your wallet, but even if camping isn’t your thing, you can still save a bundle on your next road trip with a little careful planning. Here are a few tips that will help you turn that little road trip into a budget expedition. Utah’s scenic roads are beyond amazing Planning and Budgeting for Your Road Trip Ro...

These are tricks of the trade: tried and tested tips that have helped me over the years when capturing my travel moments on camera. These are all specific tips related to travel photography to help travellers capture their moments more efficiently & effectively. For more tips on travel photography, see here. Let the secrets be revealed! Taking Better Travel Photos Tips & Tricks #1 Pack Only What You Need, But Don’t Miss These Essentials… When it comes to packing for travel more generally, you should always only pack what you NEED and remember you can buy anything else once you arrive or throughout your trip. When it comes to travel photography, there are a few key items you can’t miss. Here they are: Camera (I stand by my Olympus PEN EPL7 (Aus buyers, click here for US buyers) as the best travel camera given its size, lightweight, and high image quality on par with my previous DSLR); extra battery (1); battery charger; gorillapod for solo travellers and c...

Over the past ten years of continuous travel, the one question I’ve been asked most is how I manage to score cheap flights. Practically every time I share a monthly update detailing how much I spent on transportation, someone drops me an email to ask how I found such a sweet deal. Given that I don’t own any credit cards, so can’t make use of collecting points and miles, I’ve had to get creative at times to save money and keep on budget. After all, when you change location every few weeks for years on end, saving a few hundred dollars on every flight can equal big savings over the long-term. I’ve spent many, many hours experimenting with different websites and apps, hunting down patterns and researching airlines, and I’m now excited to share every thing I know about finding cheap flights with you. Sunrise over South Korea. Table of Contents Flexibility is Key Check More Than One W...

There are two strategies for getting summer work in Europe: Apply early (December / January) through one of the many companies offering gap year internships or… From May onwards, be an opportunist and look out for jobs at smaller / middling tourist establishments looking for staff of all levels on resort / in country (bar staff, cleaners in villas etc). Do a European Working Gap Year Employers are looking for trustworthy, bright and respectable employees – so make sure you think about what you want before you get in touch. If you look like a time-waster, you will more than likely be treated like one. Summer camp companies like PGL employ hundreds of staff to work on their adventure camps in France and Spain, pubs need bar staff on the Algarve, clubs need dancers in Ibiza, campsites on the south of France need general English-speaking bodies – take your pick, the key points are… Early planning and prep: you should be sending off letters from December the...

How to Take Better Travel Photos Invest in Quality Camera Gear & Get to know the Product If you’re a frequent traveler you might want to consider making an investment in the gear you use for your travel photos. In the above slider you can see some of my favourites that I use during my travels – most notably the Canon 60D, GoPro, and not included – the iPhone 5S. But it’s one thing to make the investment and another thing to actually use these devices to the best of yours and their ability. Be sure to spend at least a few weeks practicing with your new camera and learn all of the functions before your trip. Patience is Key When you’re walking down a cute or quaint side street and see the perfect photo opportunity, consider waiting a little longer to see if it can get any better. If you wait for an interesting person to walk into frame or a bike rider to pass by, this could make the world of difference for your capture. Patience is key! Include Peo...

Thinking of traveling to Sri Lanka soon? Make sure you get the right tourist visa before you get there. In this post, I’m showing you how easy and quick is the visa application process for Sri Lanka. I applied for my Sri Lanka visa online with iVisa and I received the approved visa within one hour. This is what I call fast visa services. Before we start, let’s discuss if you need a visa, the costs and the steps to apply on your Sri Lanka visa using iVisa.   Do you need a visa for Sri Lanka?   Before starting the visa process, you will need to find out if you need a visa to visit Sri Lanka. Since 2012, Sri Lanka requires more nationalities to have an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization), but you can double-check using the tool below.     How much is a visa for Sri Lanka?   Fun fact: there’s no visa cost but there’s a processing fee. It’s quite cheap – it only costs USD 20 to process your visa. The average processing time is 30 minutes. The tou...

Travel Safety Tips to Keep You Safe Travel Tips After traveling the world for the past 10 years, I’ve learned a lot about staying safe – sometimes the hard way. Here are my best travel safety tips for avoiding trouble on your trip. Nothing ruins an adventure quicker than getting scammed or robbed! One time in Panama, women distracted me while stealing my laptop from a backpack. I thought it was gone, until this happened 3 months later. I got lucky. In Mexico, a pickpocket once grabbed my iPhone on the street. I managed to get that back too, chasing the thief down the road screaming like a maniac and brandishing a bottle of tequila! LOL. You don’t even need to travel internationally to have bad stuff happen. In Miami Beach, my camera was stolen when I wasn’t paying attention. After years traveling the world, I’ve grown accustomed to deceitful taxi drivers, two-faced tour guides, insincere offers of help, and an occasional theft or scam. For the most part,...