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Explore destination guides, road trips, itineraries, beaches, photography locations, hotels, and practical advice shaped by more than a decade of travel across 60+ countries. Every guide comes from places Amy and Brandon have personally visited and photographed.

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Reader Favorites Best Travel Photography Cameras and Gear What should be in your camera bag for travel photography in 2025? After ten non-stop years as a professional travel photographer, these are the best cameras, tripods, and accessories I use - plus the smartest budget picks and lightest compact gear built for life on the move. This is what is worth carrying on in your suitcase all around the world.

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FujiFilm X100VI Travel Camera

The perfect camera for amazing travel photos in a small, lightweight body.

Lululemon Cruiser Travel Backpack 35L

The world's BEST travel backpack - You can fit everything here and still fly with it as a personal item

 Bose SoundLink Micro Portable Speaker USB-C

Tiny, waterproof, and LOUD, with great sound. I've been obsessed for years and never leave without it.

 Universal International Travel Adapter

The only adapter you'll ever need, with room for all your devices.

 Airplane Foot Sling

A must for side sleepers - this is how I survive long flights in economy.

 Quince Eco Compression Packing Cubes

If you use packing cubes once, you'll never go back! I haven't left home without them in years.

 SILKSILKY One Piece Silk Sleep Eye Mask

The truely elite eyemask - complete darkness and ear covering for extra noise cancelling

 Vacuum Storage 80% Compression Packing Bags

My best packing trick for coats and knits, these bags double the amount you can fit in your suitcase

 Hanging Travel Toiletry and Make Up Bag

The one bag you need to fit everything you need

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  1. 1The Best Games for Airplane Mode: Pass Time on a Long Haul Flight Without Wi-Fi
  2. 213 Best Beaches and Beach Towns in The Algarve, Portugal (With Map)
  3. 3Top 20 Underrated Destinations for your 2026 Travel Bucket List
  4. 420 Best Beaches in California - Near Los Angeles and Beyond (From a Local)
  5. 58 Best Beaches on the French Riviera for Swimming and Coastal Views
  6. 69 Best Beaches in Milos, Greece - The Most Beautiful Greek Island
  7. 7The Delhi Photo Guide: 16 Best Photo Spots in New & Old Delhi
  8. 8The Perfect Two Week Albania Road Trip Itinerary And Travel Guide
  9. 920 Best Beaches and Must-See Places in Mykonos, Greece (With Map)
  10. 10Top 20 Underrated Destinations for your 2022 Travel Bucket List
  11. 11The 10 Best Unique Honeymoon Destinations
  12. 12The Perfect Oman Road Trip 7-Day Itinerary

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