The Himalayas are home to the world’s greatest mountains and, unsurprisingly, also some of the world’s most stunning and highest roads. In particular, the northwestern Ladakh region of India is a famous destination that’s home to the world’s highest motorable roads. For that reason, it’s a top-of-mind international motorcycle riding destination, and from my own experience, it absolutely lives up to the hype. Few if any places can match Ladakh for grandeur of scenery, diversity of riding, and accessible cost. For that reason, I’d put it at the top of any moto traveler’s or adventure rider’s buc ..read more

Photography has never been more popular—with greater than ever access to great cameras in both smartphones and mirrorless cameras, among others, so many people have picked up the hobby. But when it comes to turning pro as a photographer, it takes much more than just being able to click the shutter at the right moment. So here are a few tips to help you become a successful photographer: #1 You Need To Have A Passion For Photography This may seem like an obvious one, but it is essential. You need to have a genuine passion for photography if you want to be successful. It takes more than just t ..read more

One of the most highly-anticipated big bikes among Royal Enfield and classic bike fans is finally in the Philippines! I’ve personally been wanting to see and test ride the Scram 411 ever since it was first announced, because it promised to check so many boxes for a first big bike in the Philippines, namely: Highway legal (400cc and up, 411cc to be exact) Relatively light, easy to ride and commute Great classic looks Cheap and easy to maintain Off-road capability The Royal Enfield Scram 411 in Graphite Blue at its Philippine launch Here’s the basic facts about the bike: Envisione ..read more

Photography is an excellent hobby to get into, but it can be an expensive one. If you are serious about taking high-quality photos, you might be looking at the different cameras you can buy. Even the mid-range ones can be quite pricey and you may be thinking, is it really worth it? Phone technology has come on a long way and you can take some pretty impressive photos, so should you invest in a camera or not? Really, it depends on what you want to take photos of and what you want to do with them. This guide will give you a bit of help so you can decide whether a phone or camera is better for y ..read more

My new motorcycle! If you haven’t been following along my social media, I’ve really gotten into motorcycling! In fact, I just bought myself a new bike so I can travel and explore all around the Philippines on two wheels. Owning a motorcycle is more than just owning a vehicle: it’s a combination of a beautiful machine, exhilarating speed, and the ability to drive comfortably and easily, without needing to (necessarily) sit in traffic like car drivers have to. However, some aspects of motorcycle ownership can be expensive, so here are some tips on how to make owning a motorcycle more cost-effe ..read more

Excited to share that I’ve launched my first-ever online course on Skillshare! Check out the video above for a preview of what you’ll learn in this beginner-friendly course on the fundamentals of creating quality content that attracts and builds an audience. Sign up for Skillshare Premium FREE for 14 days and check out my course here! https://skl.sh/3uqNOvj FROM CLUELESS TO CONTENT CREATOR goes over: THE QUALITIES OF GREAT VIDEOS - The single crucial element every successful video needs to have - Identifying the value you want to bring--and why that is crucial - Why having a point of view is f ..read more

We photographers are always looking to improve our skills and experiment with new methods. If you’ve come to photography through a hobby path, you’re probably keen to bring your skills to the next level! The first and most important tip you want to remember is that you don’t need to break the bank. I’ve written before about how to elevate your photography without buying any gear. And while a lot of websites will try to upsell your existing camera, practicing your eye and technique can make a much larger impact on your work! Ideally, it’s best to start with a cheap device and work your way up a ..read more

It’s long been a dream of mine to live and work freely in different cities in the world. And with pandemic now making moving between borders more difficult and dangerous, living abroad long term (or living in a domestic travel destination!) is increasingly a viable alternative to hopping around like we used to. Remote working from a tropical paradise or in a picturesque mountain hideaway always seemed like a dream that could never come true. But the pandemic has opened my mind to the many options available to be able to work and live where you want, even for at least a few months. It’s more th ..read more

https://pixabay.com/photos/lens-camera-lens-focus-focusing-1209823/ As a person working professionally with cameras, I’m asked often by beginners how to get into photography. It may seem intimidating at first when you don’t have any experience under your belt and you compare yourself to your idols on Instagram, but not to worry—the main thing you need is time and practice! Here are 6 top tips for any new budding photographer looking to get to the next level in their photography! You don’t need to spend a lot! A secondhand DSLR, even one that’s 5-10 years old, is a perfect camera to start wi ..read more

View fullsize Enjoying a sunrise highway drive. Photo: Angelo Mendoza Photography By now, it’s clear that with Covid-19, there is no going back to the old normal in the near future. Travel will be changed—for years, and possibly for good. International air travel especially might become a huge pain, even more than it was after 9/11. Nobody knows much for sure yet, but to me one thing is clear: In the near future, road trips in one’s home country will be the safest, most accessible way to have an adventure in the age of social distancing. Specifically, road trips to places away from crowds and ..read more