Helpful Tools for Adventurous Travel
This is your resource corner — gear recommendations, road trip checklists, photography tips, and more. All curated from firsthand experience in the field, whether that’s hiking Eastern Sierra trails or shooting a foggy coastline at sunrise.
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What to Do If Your iPhone Is Lost Abroad: How I Recovered Mine After Losing It in Paris
If you’ve ever found yourself frantically Googling what to do if your iPhone is lost abroad, I’ve been there.
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Grand Canyon Rafting Packing List: Photography Gear & River Essentials
Everything I packed for a week of rafting the Grand Canyon — clothes, gear, and camera essentials — tested by sun, sand, and splash.
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Best Camera Backpack for Travel Photography, Plus My Picks for Landscape & Street
Discover the best camera backpacks for travel photography—tested on hikes, city shoots, and adventures worldwide.
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Yosemite Firefall 2026: Horsetail Fall Viewing & Photography Guide
Every February, Yosemite’s Horsetail Fall glows like lava. Planning to catch the Firefall in 2026? Here’s how to make the most of it.
Coming Soon
- Packing Guide for Hikers & Photographers
- Where to Stay in Coastal California – Boutique inns to campgrounds
- Camera Gear for Landscape Photography
- How to Book Campsites (and Actually Get a Spot!)
- Must-Have Travel Apps for Navigation, Weather & Stargazing