Best Interchangeable-Lens Cameras for Travel 2026

The Fuji X-T5 camera next to the Nikon Z6III photographed on a black background in very dramatic light.

Last updated December 27th 2025 for 2026: Note on Compact Cameras:If you’re looking for genuinely pocketable cameras like the Fujifilm X100VI or Ricoh GR IV, I’ve covered those separately in my dedicated Best Compact Cameras for Travel Photography 2026 guide. I’ve also written an article on the best cameras for family photography. This article is … Read more

Best Lenses for the Fujifilm X-T5 in 2026 (Simple 1- 2- and 3-Lens Setups)

a flat lay of a fujifilm xt5 and some small prime lenses.

Updated for 2026: This guide follows my minimalist Fuji philosophy — instead of chasing every lens, build a simple 1, 2 or 3 lens kit that actually gets used. Last Updated December 25th 2025: Of all the articles that I have written this year, this one remains one of my favourites as it is still … Read more

I Thought I’d Always Go Back to the UK — But Life Had Other Plans

A dry stone wall in the Yorkshire dales bathed in lat afternoon light.

Since leaving the UK in 2014, I always thought it was temporary. A few years abroad. Some travel. A bit of life experience before I did the “normal” things people like me are meant to do — get a job, buy a house, settle down somewhere predictable. That was the plan. Until my first daughter … Read more

How to Set Up the Fujifilm X100VI for Travel Photography (2026 Guide)

The Fujifilm X100VI held in hand in a beach bar in the Philippines with the sea in the background.

Here’s exactly how I set up my Fujifilm X100VI for travel photography. Already familiar with the basics? If you just want the full list of in-camera menu settings, skip ahead to the detailed setup. Last Updated December 25th 2025: These are the exact settings I’m still using on my Fujifilm X100VI going into 2026. I’ve … Read more

Best cameras for Travel Photography 7 Reasons Why Micro 4/3 Kicks Ass

The OM Systems OM-3 camera held in a hand at a bar near a tropical beach in beautiful afternoon sun light.

Update – September 2025: I still shoot with Micro Four Thirds cameras for most of my travel photography — the size, weight, and image quality remain the perfect balance for me. These days I’m using the OM System OM-3, which you can read about in detail here. If you’re looking for something even smaller, my … Read more