Ninja Woodfire outdoor grill review
I love my Ninja Woodfire outdoor grill. It’s a thoughtfully designed and easy-to-use piece of cooking equipment.
Product reviews
Lowepro Flipside 400 AW camera bag
For any photographer and travel blogger, finding the perfect camera bag is essential. They must be comfortable, durable and – importantly – offer both protection to my camera and other photography gear. Quick and easy access to that kit is important too. That's why I was excited to try out the Flipside BP 400 AW III bag from Lowepro.
Snugpak Kitmonster bag
The grip handles feature a Velcro seal, for additional comfort while carrying this sizable piece of kit, and there are hand grips at either end. You can, should you choose, carry the bag via a shoulder strap that spans its length. Alternatively, the Kitmonster 70 G2 has detachable twin shoulder straps, meaning you can carry the bag on your back, in the style of a rucksack, should you so desire.
PNY Mobee Gimbal Stabiliser for smartphones
Getting started with the PNY Mobile Gimbal Stabiliser proved relatively easy. I’m by no means gifted with great natural technical skills, yet I found using the product straightforward.
Manfrotto Element MII tripod review
This piece of Manfrotto kit is ideal for somebody who wants a reliable, lightweight tripod that’s easy to use and quick to set up.
Snugpak Softie Vest (SV3 Gilet) review
The Snugpak Softie Vest is a lightweight, body warmer style jacket designed for wearing when a chill grips the air. As such it’s a good piece of kit for early morning walks on summer days, when the air temperature hasn’t quite warmed up, or evenings, when temperatures again begin to drop.
Snugpak Softie Mountain Leader’s Smock
The Snugpak ML 3 Softie Smock is a lightweight, insulated piece of outdoor clothing developed for use during climbing, hill walking plus other activities exposing individuals to cold weather.
Italian wines from Independent Wine
Stuart Forster looks at Italian wines from Independent Wine, particularly enjoying the Carnivea Organic Primitivo, and discovers some surprising facts about winemaking in Italy. Disclosure: I was gifted two bottles of Italian wine by Independent Wine, who have not reviewed or edited this article. Some of the links below and banners are affiliate links, meaning,...
An interview with filmmaker Julian McDonnell
Julian McDonnell is the filmmaker behind the Joolz Guides series of videos about London. His work Take Me To Pitcairn has won three awards at tourism film festivals and is screened on Air Tahiti flights.
Rollei tripod for travel photography
As a regular traveller and a photographer who often reaches for a tripod while underway I’m always keen to find and use reliable, lightweight equipment that packs down well into my luggage.