Deciding what to take with you when you travel have always been one of your main challenges – and that frustration is why I eventually created my own detailed packing list for travel essentials I want to share with you.
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Documents & Bags
Passport + extra photocopy of the front page of your passport
Additional photo ID (such as a driver’s license, student ID) debit and/or credit cards
Different photographers will have different needs to travel accessories. That said, there are a few accessories that we think every single photographer, without exception, should own, and it’s these we’ve compiled in our section.
Here are 17 accessories for every travel photographer:
These battery cells are ideal for all gadget products including flashlights, wireless gaming devices, digital camera flash units, and wireless mouse and keyboards. Eneloop’s unique “Clean Energy Loop” initiative is a reality. All eneloop and eneloop pro batteries are pre-charged at the factory in Japan using power generated from solar energy.
Capture and edit content like a pro with Rugged Thunderbolt USB 3.0, an external hard drive that provides extreme durability and fast performance. Includes a one month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps
The wide f/1.8 aperture lets in more than 8x the amount of light compared to the standard zoom lens that is provided. This results in sharper images with less motion blur and reduced need to use flash in dimly lit conditions so you can easily capture the atmosphere of a low light environment.
One for All: 3 AC outlets and 3 USB ports power everything on your desk from a single compact hub (18W max output from the USB ports and 1250W from the AC outlets).
High-Speed Charging: Deliver an optimized charge to USB devices with Anker’s world-renowned PowerIQ technology.
Compact and Portable: Less than 2 ½ cubic inches, for maximum space-saving at home or in your travel bag.
Superior Safety: Overload protection and a fire-retardant casing ensure complete protection for you and your devices.
What You Get: PowerPort Cube, welcome guide, worry-free 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service.
Power for Days: Delivers over 7 phone charges to iPhone 8, 5 charges to Galaxy S9 and iPhone X, or 1.5 charges to iPad Air 2.
Simultaneous Charging: Twin USB charging ports let you charge two devices up to 2.4A per port—at the same time (Qualcomm Quick Charge not supported).
Two-Mode Recharging: Use either USB-C or Micro USB, for more convenient recharging.
What You Get: PowerCore Lite 20000 portable charger, Micro USB cable (USB-C cable and Lightning cable not included), welcome guide, our worry-free 18-month warranty, and friendly customer service.
ZOMEi provides different kinds of photography equipment, it’s a famous brand for travel tripods, phone tripods, GoPro tripods for 15 years. What ZOMEi always pursuing is a high-quality tripod. At present, ZOMEi’s travel tripod has been actively demanded all over the world.
ZOMEi M5 Aluminum Alloy Tripod is a good choice for photographers, enthusiasts, beginners, and travelers with lightweight and high quality.
It has 3-layer material for superior durability; Seam-sealed for maximum protection in a downpour or dusty conditions. Ability to get your hands directly on the camera through two cinch-able sleeves gives you easy access to all your camera functions. Compatible with ALL Nikon, Canon DSLRs, and SOME Sony and Olympus DSLR camera bodies
The Gitzo GIGT0545T Traveler Series 0 Carbon Fiber Tripod is a compact support system with legs that fold around the center column and optional head. These reverse-folding legs contribute to the tripod’s folded length of just 14.4″. It extends to 48.2″ high and can hold up to 22 lb. worth of gear.
The tripod employs Carbon exact tubing for added strength and stiffness compared to the Carbon 6X tubes. Traveler G-lock is a pared-down version of Gitzo’s G-lock, specifically designed for the Traveler tripods to reduce overall size.
waka Camera Neck Shoulder Strap is focused on Secure and Durable as NO.1 priority in design, meanwhile it’s also comfortable to wear. Comes with metal quick release makes it compatible with any DSLR cameras (Canon, Nikon, Sony etc) with standard ¼” tripod stud screw.
Compatible with DSLR, mirrorless and compact system cameras with a standard 1/4 tripod mount.
The Giottos Rocket-Air is made from natural and environmentally friendly rubber. The super air stream blows off dust particles, even those attracted by static electricity. Giotto’s patented and unique rocket base design allows the Rocket-Air to stand by itself and prevents accidental blocking of the inlet valve as well as making it easy to store.
Provides 150 watts continuous DC to AC power and 360 watts peak output power to charge multiple electronic devices on the go. Ultra-compact and lightweight design, convenient with no additional wires or assembly required. Directly plug in any 12V cigarette lighter socket. Built-in cooling fan, full protection and auto-shutdown keep your appliance and car from overheating, overloading, low load, short circuit, low voltage and over voltage.
Copenhagen is getting more popular and fast becoming one of the must-visit destinations. The city has plenty to offer and in this post, we’ll share with you what are some of the main reasons you should consider visiting Copenhagen.
Copenhagen is one of the top greenest cities in Europe and in the world and successfully working towards its ambitious plan to be carbon neutral by 2025.
Here is our list of 10 reasons to visit liveable and wonderful Copenhagen!
One of the world’s safest cities
Denmark has been ranked as one of the safest countries in the world. Copenhagen is one of the cleanest cities.
Despite the size and popularity of Denmark’s capital city, it maintains an impressively low rate of criminal activity. The country as a whole consistently ranks among the least corrupt countries in the world, with crime rates continuing to drop.
There are highways for bikes
one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world. Not even bad weather will stop the Copenhageners from biking!
The city has entire parts of the road dedicated to safe cycling. Biking is a great way to explore Copenhagen and it’s also pretty cheap to rent bikes.
Copenhagen, along with Amsterdam are one of those cities where bikes outnumber cars. There are plenty of bike racks and most people don’t even lock them up. Fewer cars lead to less pollution and less traffic and a more pleasant way to experience the city.
One of the world happiest nations
The urban population of Copenhagen is just a little bit over 1.2 million
Several times the coutry has been voted as the world’s happiest nation. People are often described as happy and easy-going people with a good sense of humor. Another important fact is that in Denmark, education and health care is free for everyone.
One of the cleanest cities in the world
Copenhagen is leading in recycling, renewable energy, and smart city solutions. Most of Copenhagen buses run on electric instead of diesel and Copenhagen has a large number of green areas and you’re never more than a few minutes away from the nearest park. Copenhagen is one of the top sustainable and liveable cities.
Outstanding Design
The Danish do things really well and differently especially with design.
Denmark is world-famous for its simple and functional design and architecture. Some of the most notable are the Opera, the Designmuseum Denmark and don’t forget to shop for Danish designat some of the local stores.
Deliscious food
If you have a chance to visit Copenhagen who should definitely try one of the Danish classics open-faced sandwich: “smørrebrød”. Copenhagen offers many food options from small, bistros to trendy cafés and Michelin-starred restaurants.
If you prefer fine dining, Noma has been awarded World’s Best Restaurant by the British Restaurant magazine four years in a row out of the past six. Take a bite of culinary Copenhagen and the Nordic region, when food festival Copenhagen Cooking hits the city – one of the biggest food festivals in Northern Europe.
Music Festival
Thousands of people across the city enjoying great music, cold beer, and the Copenhagen summer make this a once in a lifetime experience for festival lovers.
Oldest observatory in Europe
In the city, you’ll find the oldest functioning observatory in Europe. The tower was built during King Christian IV to enable astronomers from the University of Copenhagen to gaze at the stars.
Kid friendly
One of the things that you probably didn’t know: Denmark most famous export – LEGO. You can visit the factory where it is made you’ll find a large LEGO shop.
Copenhagen is a great city to visit with kids. Here you’ll find the world’s two oldest amusement parks, the Tivoli Gardens in central Copenhagen and Dyrehavsbakken – north of the city.
The accessibility
Copenhagen has one of Europe’s most efficient infrastructures where everything is within a short distance. The public transportation is efficient and the city offers a variety of public transportations, through either bus, train, metro and rentable city bikes. Denmark offers the most reliable electric grid in Europe.
The reasons to visit Copenhagen this summer are countless. These are just a few of them.
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