My Gear & Resources
On this page you’ll find the exact tools and gear I use to travel, take photos and videos, and maintain this blog.
Camera & Electronics
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How to Make Videos for YouTube
Learn how to create and optimize videos for YouTube.
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Lumix GX8
The main camera I use for all photos and videos.
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Lumix 12-35mm F2.8
The main lens I use for most photos and videos.
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Olympus 17 mm f1.8
This lens works great for food and close up shots.
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RODE VideoMic Pro
This mic plugs into your camera and provides great quality audio.
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Canon 70D (Former Camera)
Still an amazing camera for both photos and videos.
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128GB SD Memory Card
This SD card is fast and can hold a huge amount of photos and videos.
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Joby GorillaPod
This is an awesomely useful tripod, that I also use as a camera handle.
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WD External Hard Drives
Backing up you photos and videos is extremely important.
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MacBook Pro Retina 13.3 Inch
I use a MacBook pro for all my video editing and blogging.
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iPhone 6 Plus
At the moment I use an iPhone 6 Plus.
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Universal Plug Adapter
Never stress again about the type of plug!
Gear I Use
Running a Blog
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How To Start a Blog
Learn how to start a blog in just 5 easy steps.
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Henry Brown
Henry is an amazing freelance developer who designed my website.
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Bluehost
Bluehost provides great shared hosting at a reasonable price.
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Studiopress Framework
An excellent platform and themes for DIY blogging.
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Smugmug
Smugmug provides excellent photo storage and hosting.
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Adobe Creative Cloud
Edit videos on Adobe Premiere, and photos with Photoshop and Lightroom.
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Active Campaign
I use Active Campaign for their fantastic e-mail marketing services.
Travel Resources
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Agoda.com
The main websites I use to book accommodation in Asia.
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Booking.com
Great site to book accommodation especially in Europe and North America.
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Airbnb
Airbnb is a great way to rent a local home or apartment when you travel.
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World Nomads (Travel Insurance)
Excellent short term travel insurance coverage.
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Uber (Taxi)
Uber is a convenient way to get around.
Disclosure: Many of the links on this page are affiliate links (to Amazon.com and other affiliates), meaning that if you decide to make a purchase, at no extra cost to you, I will earn a small commission. That being said, everything I recommend on this page is because I use it now, or have used it previously, and recommend it. Thank you!