I've talked of my love for train travel before and there may be no more epic of a trip then on the Trans-Siberian Railway. The Beijing to Moscow portion stretches almost 5,000 miles. Starting off in northern China, through Mongolia and the Gobi Desert, you then pass into the Siberian wilderness of Russia.
Filmmaker Dennis Schmelz really takes care to show the vastness and the many differing cultures you will encounter along the fabled route in his short film Transsiberian Dream.
Let's start off by wishing one of my favorite photo/video/magic geniuses, Peter McKinnon, a happy one year YouTube anniversary. If you've not seen any of Peter's videos, you're missing out on some great knowledge and an even greater guy. Check out his channel here.
Still got Black Panther on the brain? Check out Travel Noire's list of 5 African Cities You Should Visit If You’re Dreaming Of Wakanda.
For all those not wearing an Apple Watch, this great timepiece from Form•Function•Form is on sale, as is this one from Armogan.
Gear Patrol takes a deep dive into a fourth generation bootmaker in New Hampshire's White Mountains.
This map covers all the bases for the fan of English Premiere League football in your life?
Finally, this look at the New Cathedral in Linz, Germany continuously mesmerizes me. Shot with one of my favorite cameras, filmmaker Martin Lachmair really captures the beauty and solitude of walking through churches in Europe.
Looking for perfect gift for the wanderluster in your life? Whether you want to make their trip easier or inspire future adventures, we've got you covered with five gift ideas under $50 for the traveler in your life.
A great way to keep track of where your adventures have taken you, the World Scratch Map is a great keepsake for a world traveler. Show off all your adventures for visitors to see and spark conversation!
Electronics are a part of life now and when you leave home, cords are a necessary evil. Give your traveler a way to keep things organized in a minimalist fashion with a Travel Cord Roll. Not only will everything stay in one place, it'll decrease space for carry-on travelers.
Finding yourself bored in a new city shouldn't be a thing. Instead, take the Anywhere Travel Guide with you for instant adventure inspiration. A deck of 75 prompts for a good time, no matter where you find yourself. Sure to illicit adventure from even the most basic of travelers.
Keep all your things neat and tidy with Pack-It Cubes from Eagle Creek. Made from ultralight silnylon ripstop, the Pack-It cubes add organization without all the weight. Your muscles will thank you in the long run.
Getting to your destination is half the battle and showing up tired can really throw off the first few days of your trip. With the Convertible Travel Pillow Infinity Scarf, you get the best of both worlds while saving space in your luggage.
Motion Designer and Music Producer Cee-Roo has beautifully captured the lush sound and landscape of Kenya in his short film "Feel The Sounds of Kenya." Shot on a Panasonic GH4 (stabilized by a Zhiyun Crane 2) with sound via the Zoom H6, the immersive experience makes you feel like you're standing in the room with the Kenyan people, living life alongside them.
See more from Cee-Roo here.
Boasting touch screen controls, fast-tracking eye autofocus, a new full-frame 24.2 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor and dual SD-card slots, the new Sony a7 III may just be the best camera for travel enthusiasts.
At only $2,000 for a body-only model, Sony has jam-packed its supposed "entry-level" full frame mirrorless camera with most of the bells and whistles found on higher end models like the a9 or a7R III that start at $3,200. Chief among them is the ability to shoot Ultra HD video in 4k at up to 30fps and 120fps images at 1080p for those buttery smooth slow motion shots. All of this comes wrapped in a small, mirrorless body, perfect for fitting in a suitcase or carry-on.
The best thing about the new a7 III is that Sony has rethought the battery. One of my chief complaints about my Sony a7R II is that the battery dies way too quickly. With the new NP-FZ100 batteries for the a7 III, Sony has dramatically increased capacity to 710 shots per battery life, more than enough for a long day out sightseeing.
You can preorder now for an early April release date. Also, skip the kit lens version and go body only and pair it with a nice 50mm prime to start, you'll be happy you did.
