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.
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
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!
