Our Coolest Best Useful Resources

These are some of the items and services that we personally use when traveling and working. We put together these lists to add value to your trips. We have found that with so many gadgets on the market it was difficult to choose the right one. We will be updating this list of the products that we use on almost a daily basis.

Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links and I will earn a commission if you purchase through those links. I personally use and endorse all the products and services that I list below and wholeheartedly recommend them to you because they are companies that I’ve found helpful in making my travel blog successful.

Travel Resources

Accommodations

One of the hardest things to do while traveling is finding accommodations. A family of 5 or sometimes 6 makes the task a true nightmare. We have found that Airbnb to be the best value for the money. While in Singapore a hotel would have cost more for two rooms than an apartment with three bedrooms, much more space, and a kitchen.

Flights

Finding fights is daunting, some websites make this less so. You can even set email alerts when the price drops for a flight route in certain time periods or even in month-long ranges!

Tours

Some of the most unique experiences we have had were provided by great tours and guides.

Video/Photography Resources

Training

Remember our dads recording our family videos back in the 80s and 90s on VHF camcorders? I really did not want to create videos like that, I wanted something more. I will spend the money to learn a skill faster and better than what I could do on my own.

Gear

Finding reliable gear is always a chore. I have spent hours researching bags, cameras, drones, etc. Once I try them out in the field something always goes awry. We are always on the hunt for quality products and how this will help add value to you.

My Gear List

Cameras

Canon Rebel TI (Great starter camera)
Canon M50 (I love this camera so much!)
GoPro 5 & 6
DJI Mavic Pro 2 – This is such a joy to fly! Also, get ND Filters.

Lenses

Canon EF 15 – 45mm – The kit glass, but good all around
Canon EF 75 – 300mm – An ok lens that came with the Rebel
Sigma 16mm – Great for talking into the camera, always in focus.

Tripods

GorillaPod – The flexible tripod fits everywhere.
Miliboo – A heavier tripod but with the fluid head it is much smoother than others.

BackPacks

Lowepro Whistler Backpack 450 AW II – I can fit all of my gear in this bag.

Data Storage

Nexto DI NPS-10

Website Resources

Hosting

Blue Host is as reliable as they come. They offer an exclusive discount just for you as an SA Fan: hosting for only $3.95/month!

SiteGround is a lit bit more at $6/month but super easy to use!

Website Builder

One of the BEST and easiest tools. Elementor has made all the difference in making this site fun to administrate. As an IT guy with web development in my past (headaches) this is well worth the cost! Free, $49 one site for a year! If you can beat that let me KNOW!