Travel 101

Tyler Braun at the top of the Empire State Building with a beard wearing a black beanie, a blue puffer jacket, and jeans, standing on a rooftop with a cityscape of New York City view behind him, next to a coin-operated binocular viewer.

Some things are universal.

Here you’ll find my travel tips & tricks that apply to nearly every destination. You’ll also find packing lists, pre-departure checklists, my videography & photography recommendations, my travel essentials, and cruise ship overviews.

A man, Tyler Braun, wearing a light-colored suit and sunglasses is standing in a grassy field, drinking from a glass of wine, with hay bales and trees in the background in Italy.

Travel 101

Traveling internationally for the first time? First time flying? Find some basic guidelines, tips & tricks here!

Start Here

Tyler Braun posing with a Sony A1 camera in front of ancient ruins of Pompeii in Italy with cloudy sky.

Video & photography

I’ve filmed and photographed all over the world, and I’d like to think I’ve learned a thing or two in that time. Allow me to share what I’ve learned and take a peek inside my kit.

Shutterbugs Unite

Pre-Trip Checklist

Planning a trip is a lot of work! Use this checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything before you leave home.

Pre-Trip Checklist

A large cruise ship named Norwegian Bliss docked, with mountains in the background, during dusk or evening.

Cruise Ship Overviews

Here is where you’ll find overviews of the many ships I’ve been lucky enough to sail on over the years.

Set Sail!

People waiting in line with luggage at an outdoor airport terminal under a covered walkway, with a blue sky and clouds in the background.

packing lists

Find curated packing lists for destinations all over the world, including links to some of my favorite travel essentials.

Let's Get Packing

Travel Store

Shop all my essentials, including destination specific lists, here!

Travel Store