How to Capture Perfect Wildlife Shots on Solo Adventures
Wildlife photographers often travel solo, as this allows them to be more flexible with their schedules and gives them the ability to more easily adapt to changing weather and lighting conditions as well as being able to accommodate an animal’s schedule. Being solo also reduces the risk of disturbing wildlife, which is often vital for capturing natural behaviors and ensuring the safety of both the photographer and the animals. The drawback of being a solo traveling wildlife photographer is that you are on your own to master the technical, physical, and environmental challenges that come with photographing the natural world. Thankfully, we thought we’d offer some of our top practical tips to help you master your skills and capture more professional-quality wildlife shots on your next solo adventure.
read moreHow Digital Nomads Can Celebrate Father’s Day Abroad
Staying connected with family can prove quite challenging for digital nomads, especially during holidays. Maintaining family connections requires effort and planning, and it becomes even more important when it comes to celebrating special days like Father’s Day. Thankfully, there are many ways you can still honor your father regardless of whether distance may separate you form each other. While digital nomads may have to often face significant time zone differences, unpredictable travel schedules, or a lack of internet connectivity, many digital nomads can still find creative ways to stay connected or show how much their dads mean to them. Make use of today’s technology and the following ideas to celebrate Father’s Day and express your love for your father even when you find yourself traveling abroad.
read moreBeach Vacation Tips
There’s something undeniably appealing about enjoying a beach vacation. Beach getaways appeal to so many travelers whether they’re seeking some relaxation brought on by a combination of fine white sand, sun drenched skies, and the rhythm of crashing waves, or are in need of some adventure with various water sports, sailing, or deep-sea fishing charters. While beach vacations may be universally appealing, that is not to say that successful beach holidays don’t require careful planning. From selecting the perfect beach spot to packing essentials to ensure your safety and comfort, there’s much to consider. Thankfully, I’ve not only travelled to many beach destinations but have also lived in some of the top beach travel hot spots in the world and therefore got you covered with some of my best tips for enjoying your next beach vacation to its fullest.
read moreTransitioning to Remote Work: Tips for Aspiring Digital Nomads
Thinking of swapping your conventional 9-5 workspace for the liberating experience of remote work as a digital nomad? Enjoying a career where you are not tied to an office offers the opportunity to travel the world and the versatility of self-managed time. But becoming a digital nomad requires more than purchasing a laptop and strong desire, rather it’s a transition that involves strategic preparation and attention to detail. From establishing robust portable tech infrastructure to navigating client communications and learning to adapt to new cultures, there is much to navigate when transitioning to a digital nomad lifestyle. Find out how you can create a more solid foundation to becoming a digital nomad so you can start embracing this freeing lifestyle with greater confidence and success.
read moreBest Practices for Applying and Maintaining Fixed Asset Labels
In today’s fast-moving business world, companies rely heavily on their fixed assets to function smoothly and efficiently. Many businesses and sole traders today have also become mobile. We have seen the rise of digital nomads, travel bloggers, and businesses with employees who regularly travel which has led to a growing need for efficient asset management. One practical solution that addresses this need is the use of asset labels or an asset tagging system. Fixed asset tracking labels serve as a tool that can greatly assist with accurately tracking assets, whether you work for yourself as a travel blogger as I do, are a digital nomad, or run a business with employees that travel regularly. Learn how you can apply and maintain asset labels to enhance overall asset management.
read moreMindfulness and More: Techniques to Help You Relax and Recharge
Traveling often comes with its fair share of excitement but sadly often a lot of stress as well. Navigating through airports, adapting to new environments, and maintaining a packed itinerary can quickly drain your energy. It’s essential to incorporate relaxation and recharging techniques into your travel routine, as they can not only help you manage the inevitable stresses of travel but also enhance your overall well-being, ensuring that you return home feeling rejuvenated rather than exhausted. Thankfully, there are a variety of effective strategies designed to help you relax and recharge during your travels, such as mindfulness and other relaxation techniques that can significantly reduce stress, improve concentration, and enhance overall well-being, allowing you to fully embrace your travels and create lasting memories.
read moreA Feast at the Summit: The Best Fine Dining in Turkey
Turkey’s place in culinary tourism has been steadily gaining attention by travelers worldwide, thanks in part to the surge in its fine dining experiences. As travelers from around the globe seek out unique and exquisite tastes, Turkey has carved out a niche that beautifully marries traditional flavors that have evolved over centuries with modern culinary sophistication. This rise in gastronomic prominence not only enhances Turkey’s cultural landscape but also cements its reputation as a must-visit destination for those who cherish the art of fine dining. Come discover Turkish cuisine with its culinary traditions shaped by the Ottoman Empire which combines recipes and flavors from the Balkans, Middle East, Central Asia, and the Mediterranean.
read moreHow To Streamline Your Move Abroad: A Guide for Solo Travelers
Traveling internationally as a solo traveler is challenging enough, but actually planning a long term move abroad as opposed to simply spending a few days or weeks in a destination can be a rather stressful albeit an exciting experience. An international move can expand your horizons, challenge your comfort zones, and redefine notions of home and belonging. If you’re a solo traveler preparing to take the plunge into expat life, you may want to check out my tips for streamlining your move abroad as you embrace the thrill of the unknown and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. From mastering the logistics of relocating abroad to learning the art of resilience and navigating the intricacies of cultural integration, my hope is to equip you with some helpful tools and insights to ensure a successful relocation abroad.
read moreHow to Make Your Plane Seat More Comfortable – You Need the Jet Seat Cushion
Unless you travel business class, which I don’t, I think we agree that plane travel is uncomfortable. You’re crammed into very uncomfortable seats, with body parts twisted in ways they just shouldn’t be. After a long haul flight, I usually walk off with back pain, neck pain, numb legs, you name it.
So, how do you improve airline seat comfort without having to sell a kidney for a business class upgrade? Chris Aliberti realized that all of this discomfot is directly related to the poor weight distribution of the seat. And he invented the Jet Seat – an airline travel seat cushion which is doctor approved, made of inflating foam that allows you to sink into any seat and eliminate pressure points.
The Jet Seat conforms to the natural shape of your body, and with two separate valves you can separately customize the thickness of the cushion. It’s portable and rolls up to 60% smaller to fit into included carry bag for easy transportation and packing.
read moreThe Most Beautiful Places in Antarctica
Antarctica, a vast wilderness of ice and snow, is a continent that defies the imagination. It’s a place of extreme conditions, where nature reigns supreme in a landscape both harsh and breathtakingly beautiful. I was fortunate enough to have had the chance to visit Antarctica myself, one of the planet’s truly last frontiers that offers a travel experience unlike any other. In a world where travel destinations often blur into familiar landscapes and tourist traps, Antarctica remains unique. From towering glaciers and pristine icebergs to diverse wildlife, embarking on an adventurous Antarctica cruise is one of life’s most premier travel experiences. I thought I’d highlight just a handful of the many beautiful places found in Antarctica, places you often don’t even see in magazines or on Instagram. Some cruises crossing the infamous Drake Passage to the Antarctic Peninsula even extend the sense of adventure by also sailing onwards to exotic islands off the coast of Africa as part of a longer voyage.
read moreAbout Me
I am Megan Jerrard, professional travel blogger/journalist with a focus on adventure, discovery, immersion and inspiring you to explore!
