This is a Nexo 65 watt fast charger from uGreen, and it's much more convenient carrying this charger than most laptop charging bricks. It's half the size of a MacBook charger and it's multi-port too, so it has two USB-C and one USB-A input, so I can charge my laptop, phone, and an accessory all at the same time. Another difference is the fact that it's a gallium nitrate charger so, in case you don't know what that is (sometimes you'll see it referenced as GaN or GaN), it charges a lot more efficiently than standard silicon-based chargers, along with it dissipating heat more effectively. So, they're a worthwhile purchase and they're not that expensive in the first place anyway. Just a heads up though, to get the full 65-watt fast charging speed, this charger needs to be connected to a single port. So, if I'm in a hurry and I need to charge my MacBook to about 50% from zero, I'll use this as a dedicated charger to get that half charge in only about 30 minutes - a lifesaver when I forget to charge my device the night before in the hotel and I need to run out the door in the morning. Size is everything when you travel, so yeah, just love flicking close the charger into a small cube and then throwing it into the bag. It's definitely a small but mighty charger. As with all the products, I'll drop a link to this and all the other items in this video in the description box below.

So, starting with the bags that I carry, I change mine around all the time depending on where I'm going. The one I took with me on this trip is Harbor London's backpack, handmade in Spain. I find it super stylish, and it's really comfortable on the go with generously padded shoulder straps. It's made of part recycled plastics, part full grain leather, has a luggage holder, and a magnetic closure so I can close it up fast and go - really useful in airports too since it's so easy to access and close.

This cable pouch also helps tame the cables in my bags, which, if you travel with loads of devices and chargers, is extra useful. So, this pouch helps me store all of that in a single spot, and that way, I don't leave any chargers behind because there's nothing worse than having a tech device that's just dead weight because it ran out of battery when you travel. I've been there so many times, and it's really disappointing.

So, moving on to my tech and portable desk setup, a powerful laptop is a must, and it's the heart of everything I do when I work abroad. This is the 14 inch MacBook Pro M2, specs with one terabyte hard drive and 16 gigabytes memory, and seriously, the M2 power is a lifesaver with the creative work that I do on my apps, which I'll show you in a moment. I also just find that the 14-inch size is the absolute sweet spot when traveling. It's big enough so I don't need to plug it into a monitor; it's small enough to pick up and go.

I use Razer's Orochi V2 mouse when I'm traveling because it's feather light at only 2.2 ounces or 60 grams, so it's a breeze to travel with. And just as importantly, it's an ultra-responsive mouse that works with both Windows and Mac. This one has a bunch of macro keys on the left and underneath the scroll world too, plus you can choose to use it in Bluetooth or with a 2.4 gigahertz dongle for even faster responsiveness. I don't even need to charge it because it works with a single AA battery and lasts for months, which is great for travel.

There are the external drives I use, and a lot of you guys seem to ask about since I do a lot of video editing and work with large creative files. These are Team Group's M200 SSD drives, and I have a couple of them, one in two terabytes and another in four terabytes. I always travel with, even if it's just to the office back at home. The reason I love these so much is because they're tough, made of graphene, and lightweight at only three ounces or 83 grams. They're also capable of lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 2 gigabytes per second, plus they're just really small, so I can edit at an airport lounge or on the plane no problem, and just throw them into a bag, and they're easy to travel with.

Okay, so when it comes to music, when I travel, I carry two headphones and a speaker. Yeah, I know, it's probably a bit excessive, but the AirPods Pro 2 have just blown me away, and this is a headphone that I take with me everywhere now. It's perfect no matter where I go - in airports, commuting, grabbing an Uber, you name it. The noise cancellation is just so good on this, especially for its size. It's actually kind of surprising, and the case is just a match made in heaven when it comes to travel. So, the only reason I also bother to carry my Bose QC35s is to use them on board the plane. They connect to the double headphone jacks in planes, which AirPods obviously don't, and the over-ear noise cancellation from these QC35s goes just that step further and does a perfect job cancelling out the non-stop drone of a plane so I can enjoy the in-flight entertainment and movies in peace.

So, the only reason I also bother to carry my Bose QC35s is to use them on board the plane. They connect to the double headphone jacks in planes, which AirPods obviously don't, and the over-ear noise cancellation from these QC35s goes just that step further and does a perfect job cancelling out the non-stop drone of a plane so I can enjoy the in-flight entertainment and movies in peace.

I also bring with me Sonus's portable Roam speaker when I want to give my ears a bit of a rest from the headphones and play music on a high-quality speaker in the hotel room while I'm working, or lazing around the pool or beach. This is when I'll bring the Sonos Roam out. It's a portable, rugged speaker that still sounds great. Moving on to probably one of my favorite few items when I travel - the cameras. I don't carry light when it comes to cameras, even though I try to, but that's because photography is a passion and hobby of mine, and I'm very lucky that my hobby is part of my work. So, I travel with more cameras than your average person.

I've got most of them stored in this camera bag here. It's from Peak Design. It's basically a camera cube, and it organizes my different cameras and lenses with these dividers here and protects them in a waterproof nylon canvas shell and foam lining, so I can throw them into my luggage and not have to worry about the expensive gear.

It's an absolute beast when it comes to hybrid full-frame photography and videography. It does it all. It shoots 33-megapixel photos and records up to 4K 60 frames a second in 10 bit 422, which is crazy good in a single camera and perfect for traveling with. I've got it paired up with a classic Tamron 28 to 75 F 2.8 zoom lens, which is more than capable for travel and is really versatile, and I just left the more expensive and bulkier lenses back at home.

I also carry with me a dedicated camera for photos only, and this is the Fuji X100V. And if you're a subscriber, you'll know that I absolutely love this camera. This is the best camera I've used yet. It's so good because it's stylish, it's well-built, it's portable, the fixed lens is amazing, and of course, Fuji's color science and film simulations are to die for. If you don't know what Fujifilm Sims are, I'll fill you in real quick. They replicate the charming look of film without the hassle and high cost of actually using film. So, you can get these really gorgeous shots right out of the camera as JPEGs you can share immediately without the need to edit big raw files. It's a big time saver, so I can put that time instead into enjoying the new city that I'm exploring. The only time I'd consider replacing this camera is if I ever end up with a Leica, but they cost an arm and a leg, unlike this Fuji X100V.

For the action shots, I have a 360-degree pocket camera that has now replaced my GoPro entirely. It records 360-degree video at 6K resolution, which is just insane, and it's rugged enough to fling around in all sorts of environments when traveling. I just love the fact that I can go out and record with this small thing, and I can crop in on any part of the frame I want to in post, so I don't need to worry about framing the shot in my head and just enjoy whatever it is I'm that I'm doing when traveling and know that I'm gonna get the perfect shot or the perfect frame later when I'm ready to edit the footage.

And then the final camera that's always in my pocket is the iPhone 14 Pro. You'd think with all this camera gear that I wouldn't even bother with a phone, but funnily enough, I still find myself reaching for this amazing phone. Turn on ProRAW mode, and you have the ability to shoot in 48 megapixels, which is insane to think that it's even more megapixels than the Sony A74, but it eats up my phone's memory really fast. It is great for taking photos of simple things when I'm traveling, like the food that I'm eating and other random shots when I might not have my other bigger cameras with me.

This is the piece that took my passion for watch collecting to the next level. It's an iconic dive watch at a refined 39-millimeter case, which is a size that I really enjoy. It features a very beautiful coin-edged rotating bezel, an oversized crown that the Black Bay lineup is known for, snowflake hands, and the warm guilt and black dial oozes vintage charm. This nifty watch is powered by Tudor's impressive in-house MT5402 COSC certified movement, which has 70 hours of power reserve and is waterproof to 660 feet or 200 meters. This is a luxury watch that I don't baby. I track, swim, dive, and run with it, and it still looks great. I find that wearing a nice watch when traveling is a way to elevate a simple outfit, whether I'm at a nice dinner, sitting in business class, or just sightseeing. I don't actually take my Apple Watch with me, but my Oura ring is responsible for all my health metric tracking when I'm abroad, so I can still enjoy wearing my Black Bay 58. I feel like everyone, male or female, should own and travel with a mechanical watch, and you can get a nice one for the same price as an Apple Watch, like a Hamilton Khaki Field, and they'll last a long, long time if you take care of it.

Now, these Birkenstocks are something I recommend to everyone too. They're the most comfortable shoes and sandals I've ever worn. The German-made cork sandals, and the footbed, molds to your feet over time to give you a one-for-one type of shoe. I think just the other week someone bought Steve Jobs's old pair of Birkenstocks for an incredible $220,000. Thankfully, you don't need to pay a house deposit for a pair; they're just $100 from the store for normal people like you and I. I've taken these with me to so many different countries, and they're still holding up strong. They're light, they're durable, and I personally think they look great, especially in warmer climates and paired with an oversized T-shirt

I've recently been absolutely obsessed with Uniqlo's oversized AIRism T-shirts. If you know anything about them, you'll know that there's a cult following for these because they're affordable at only $20 each. They're thick yet breathable and smooth, and the cut is fashion-forward. I like to alternate between these and custom-fitted T-shirts just to change things up or if I'm really in a hot climate like where I am in Malaysia. And I just have a bunch of these in different colors, and I just throw them into the luggage, and I'm good to go.

I find it more challenging to keep well-groomed when I'm on the move, but here are some of the things that I carry that help a lot. For starters, my facial hair grows ridiculously quickly. Yes, even though I'm Asian, it just grows really quickly in my face. I literally need to shave every day, and this kind of gets tricky when I travel. I found the best combination for me is a classic wet shave with this German-made double-edge razor from Mühle, paired up with Astra's Platinum double-edged razors. It’s not cheap, but it’s really portable and really high quality too, and I don’t need to worry about cords or batteries.

For shaving cream when I travel, I use Proraso’s green tea and oatmeal shaving foam, so I don’t need to lug around a badger and shaving bowl, plus it smells really, really good. And speaking of smelling good, I have this custom cologne I got in Singapore from Maison 21G. So, what they do over there is I took a personality test, you pick a few ingredients, then they come up with a personalized scent for you. And this one contains sandalwood, sage, and other scents I forgot about, but yeah, I love that it’s a completely unique bottle of cologne to me and not something that someone else can just get from the department store and smell exactly the same as you. So, that’s a nice piece of luxury that I like carrying with me.

And then, making sure that I take care of my teeth by investing in the right travel toothbrush, guys, you’ll thank me later for this one. This one’s really important. Electric toothbrushes are the way to go. They usually come with a travel case, and I can go for a two-week trip on a single charge, no problem at all. The one I currently use is Philips Sonicare 5100, which I got for only about $100, also from Amazon. They clean teeth and gums way more effectively than a standard toothbrush, and the built-in timer helps with that two-minute recommended brush time.