A Travel, Photography and Points Blog
March and April 2025 has just flown by.
In March we ticked off another bucket list item—seeing cherry blossoms in Washington DC!
But also tried to spend more time in Houston experiencing more delicious food and events. With only a few months left of living in Houston, we’re making a conscious effort to get out and about more in Houston.
It was also a creatively exciting month, as I finally started writing on Substack (more on that next!)
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[Read more…]Welcome to Travelling Lens Insider, where every weekend I send you a carefully curated letter of all things travel, photography and points optimisation.
Now, onto this week’s letter…
Welcome to Travelling Lens Insider, where every weekend I send you a carefully curated letter of all things travel, photography and points optimisation.
Now, onto this week’s letter…
🧥 Spring in the US means the start of hiking season. And unpredictable weather, where a rain jacket is a must-have travel item.
I recently scored a 50% off deal at REI on Patagonia’s Super Free Alpine Jacket when stacking the REI outlet discount on top of a REI member discount.
But understanding the difference between 2 and 3 layer Gore-Tex and a deep dive into the 12 best rain jackets on the market right now, helped me make the right decision on getting the right rain jacket for my needs.
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✈️ Which One of the Three Types of Points Should You Prioritize?
The one that gives you the most flexibility of course! Having access to a diverse portfolio of points programs increases your chances of redeeming a good travel deal.
💳 In depth Guide on the Amex Blue Business Plus Credit Card
I just applied and got approved for this $0 annual fee credit card this week! The two big reasons I got this card (and why you might want it too):
📸 How to get good photos in sunny and bright conditions
Sunrise, sunset and golden hours are typically great times to take photos. But you don’t always get the luxury of taking photos during “perfect” conditions.
James Popsy shares an unconventional photo taking trick to help you take better photos during the harsh day time light.
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