Best Travel Resources & Books

1) TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

CAMERA:

Canon Powershot SX740HS: My travel companion since 2021: it has 20,3 megapixels and fits easily your pockets size. Thanks to the 40x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer and Zoom Framing Assist  you won’t miss a capture. You can also record Full HD videos
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“PAPER” NOTEBOOK
Moleskine Notebooks: in these days we depend on the technology, but sometimes it can happen that your portable battery has no energy and also other devices. If you want to record your feeling, emotions there you can easily take your notebook and write. Click here formore info.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
USB PORTABLE BATTERY
Anker Portable Charger, 325 Power Bank (PowerCore Essential 20K) 20000mAh Battery Pack with High-Speed PowerIQ Technology and USB-C (Input Only):
when you cannot recharge your devices and it’s impossible to do this, there’s nothing better to bring a USB Portable Battery. An authentic lifesaver if you have to record or frame some epic travel moments! For more info click here.
 
 
 
 
UNIVERSAL TRAVEL POWER ADAPTER WITH USB
All in One Universal USB Travel Power Adapter with 3 USB Port and Type-C: if you need to travel to another continent or country with different plugs, this adapter is ideal as it´s small, versatile and has also 3 USB ports and Type-C. It allows you to leave many chargers at home and bring with you just one! For more info click here.
 
 
 
 
 
INFLATABLE TRAVEL NECK PILLOW
Lewis N. Clark Adjustable On Air Neck Pillow, Blue: this is a perfect gear when you make long trips via train, bus or plane. Once I used this during the flight from Venice to Washington: you can inflate or disinflate it and find the best comfort for yourself.
For more info click here.
 
 
 
SMART MEMORY CARD

SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card – C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card – SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN: do not miss any pic, video of your epic moments. With 128Gb you will record all your memories without worrying about the space. It comes with a micro SD adapter. Click here for more info.

 

 

SLIM WALLET CREDIT CARD HOLDER WITH PROTECTION
Zitahli Front Pocket Wallet For Men, Slim Money Clip Wallet With Strong Magnetic Closure, RFID Blocking: whatever is your destination for sure you need to make it hard for thieves to steal your money and cards. The slim wallet is perfect for this purpose and therefore offers protection to your cards from stealing data via the RFID protection. Ideal also as hiking apparel. Click here for more info.
2) HIKING APPAREL
HIKING BELT WITH WATER BOTTLES
 WATERFLY Fanny Pack Waist Bag: Large Hiking Fannie Pack with Two Water Bottle Holders Lightweight – Ideal for short or long walks: you can fill the bottles with your favorite liquid or minerals, The pocket can easily contain your slim wallet, keys and your smartphone or GPS gear. For me info, click here. 

 

 
WATERPROOF UNISEX OUTDOOR LIGHT JACKET

33,000ft Men’s Rain Jacket Waterproof Cycling Running Packable Raincoat with Hood Lightweight Windbreaker with Mesh Lining: ultralight unisex waterproof jacket, anti-static, windproof with removable cap. It is ideal when the weather changes fast, Ideal for outdoor climbing, fishing, hiking, car travel, picnic, cycling etc. It is good also in cold weather. Available in different colors. 
 
 
 

OUTDOOR MEN’S HIKING SHOES
Timberland Men’s White Ledge Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot: these shoes are ideal for easy tracks and trails. They are designed waterproof for outdoor hiking and enough light for walks like the one above.

 

 

OUTDOOR WOMEN’S HIKING SHOES:

Salomon Women’s Pathfinder Hiking Shoes: this is another model super-light that is ideal for easy/medium hiking trails like the one I did. It provides great grip for wet/dry surfaces. It also helps when the feet get too hot thanks to a ventilation system even in case of warm weather.

 

3) RECOMMENDED TRAVEL GUIDES

EUROPE

SWITZERLAND
Switzerland: 100 locals tell you what to do, where to hike and how to fit it: fantastic travel guide written with the help of 100 locals with their unique tips and advices. A more original way to visit Switzerland. If you do not like the paper copy, it is also available in Kindle edition.
 
 
 
 
 

GERMANY
Lonely Planet Germany (Travel Guide): this is a guide that does not need any presentation, but sometimes I found some disappointing Lonely Planet travel guide. This is a guide that does not disappoint you: it is comprehensive and essential to show you the best and essentials spots in Germany.

 

 
FRANCE
Michelin Green Guide Alsace Lorraine Champagne: great guide if you want to visit the Central- Eastern France, I bought it to visit Alsace and I could keep it for the next trip to Champagne area. Definitely recommended.
 
 
 
 
National Geographic Traveler: Provence and the Cote d’Azur (2nd Edition): A great and complete travel guide that will help you in traveling this wonderful area. Personally I found it very useful in order to visit the main attractions, but if I wanted to visit also the off the beaten path places or hidden gems I could find what I need. 
 
It was the first National Geographic Traveler Guide I have ever bought and it rocks!
Absolutely recommended. You can get in your own language.
 

SLOVENIA
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Slovenia:A good and essential travel guide with some good insights and tips if you want to travel along Slovenia. It points out off the beaten path plances and things to see and has good city/towns maps.So for a traveler that loves the off the beaten tracks, this is a great guide. I also recommend the Merian guide, if you speak Italian. 

 

CZECH REPUBLIC AND SLOVAKIA
DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Prague – probably the best Prague travel guide

available, following the rating on Amazon. Enjoy it! 🙂

 

 

Rick Steves Prague and Czech Republic: ideal if you do not want to limit your trip to Prague but also explore Czech Republic. Also available in Kindle Edition.
 
 
 

 
 
Dk Eyewitness Czech and Slovak Republics: once it was a unique country, but if you want to visit both countries as I did, this is the guide that contains the information you need. Only paper copy.
 
 

 
 
 
Bratislava (Bradt City Guides): there are not so many travel guides about Bratislava, but if you decide to spend a weekend there, this is what you need to visit Bratislava and the surroundings.
 
 
 

NORTH AMERICA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
If you are planning to travel to the USA and to visit especially the cities this is the right guide for you! There are many tips about the cities, their history, what to see, main attractions and off the beaten path attractions, and something some weird or odd things too! 🙂
 

 

 
This is absolutely recommended if you are planning a road trip in the U.S: 51 road trips are shown and illustrated with some interesting tips and ideas.
It is a good travel guide that helps you during your trip itinerary. I used it and followed the “Best of the Eastern Coast” itinerary, designed from Boston to Miami. My advice is that if you think about stopping in a particular city for more days and need more tips, the previous guide can help more than this one.
 
 

RECOMMENDED BOOKS 

El oro de Nápoles: A great book written by Giuseppe Marotta, translated and edited by Pio Caro-Baroja in Spanish. A masterpiece that tells the stories of different characters in that Naples that was facing the difficult period after the World War II. A pleasant book to read and also a portrait of an Italian big city after that war.

 

 
 
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