It was a hot moment, but the trip finally came back. The hypothetical vacation has become a reality, and we are ready to book these flights and plan our next wild adventure. 

Today, traveling is inseparable from taking and sharing great photos and memories, so we asked photographer and avid adventurer Tyson Mayr for his advice. 

Mayr's travel photography career was a wild experience. After quit his company job, bought a one-way ticket, and traveled to 28 countries on six continents with a budget of $25 a day, he won the "Best Job in the World" contest-a $100,000 bonus for 12 people traveling the world Created content for a travel company in a few months. Recently, he has been hosting the National Geographic TV series "Only in Australia" in Australia, where he discovered some of the most unique and bizarre natural phenomena that only occur in Australia.  

From his most outrageous adventures, such as knocking on the door of a random Kyrgyz yurt, to technologies he can’t live without—such as the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G from Optus—bring all his inspiring travel stories and everything photography skills.

[Laughs] This answer will change with the time I was asked and my desire at the time. Brazil is the first country I fell in love with, and it is also the country I hope I can still live in someday, even if only for six months. 

I also like the hidden underground subcultures in Tokyo and Korea.  

For me, the most life-changing moment was during a trip in Uganda — installing a water filter with an NGO called RainCatcher — but also leaving the grid to trek with gorillas and chimpanzees. Any place I haven't been to is usually the place that excites me the most. I recently drove across Stains on a motorcycle, ending a 14-day trek through Afghanistan. There are some very exciting things in a place that is rarely visited by tourists. The locals you meet have something very pure.

I have to say, Bloom. Most people know the white sand beaches of Broome, and you can watch the sunset from the back of a camel-their elongated shadows are interesting for drone shooting-but if you venture out of town a little bit, you will find a bright red The sandy beaches are in sharp contrast with the surrounding turquoise ocean. Broome is located at the mouth of the Kimberley River. It is a landscape photographer's dream destination and a truly unique place in Australia.

Image taken on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G provided by Optus

When I rode a motorcycle through Kyrgyzstan to one of the highest lakes in the world, I realized that when the sun went down, I was far from where I needed to sleep, and the night sky soon shrouded in sub-zero temperatures. More Worse, I took the wrong turn-you must remember that the road here is only a little more prominent than the cow road-and ended up sleeping safely a few hours away with an empty fuel tank. Suddenly I saw a yurt a few hundred meters from the road. Although it was 11 o'clock in the evening, I pulled my bike in to see if the nomadic locals who lived there could sell me some gas. A family of seven greeted me, and they quickly invited me in and had dinner with me. They spread a blanket on the ground next to them—everyone sleeps on the floor next to each other—I live with them the next day or so, help them raise livestock, and share other issues with everyone as much as possible. Speak the same language. It is this moment that made me fall in love with travel. I often share images of famous destinations or amazing places, but the truth is that what really makes a region special is the journey you encounter and the local experience. This is something I have to keep reminding myself when shooting destinations-images are only a small part of my travels, don't forget to travel! That's why I also like poorly prepared trips. The more prepared you are, the less chance you will encounter completely unexpected things.

The summit of Mount Kilimanjaro is still one of the most surreal moments I have ever experienced. Just a few days before this, I was robbed at gunpoint in a violent attack in a different part of the world, so I am sure that adversity has added to the whole experience. Climbing to the highest peak in Africa is one of the only moments when I am excited by what I have seen, heard or experienced.

Winning the "best job in the world" contest was also a decisive moment. In the two years before that, I had been struggling with photography and videography, and made many sacrifices for my craftsmanship, and the game really fell at the moment when I was most prepared-I was announced as a live broadcast. New York, the winner of the TODAY show, was definitely a moment that changed my spirit. You never know when the opportunity to change your life will appear, but you better be prepared.

Try to put yourself in a new environment every day-getting out of your comfort zone is one of the most beneficial things in travel, where you will truly discover who you are and what excites you in life. Couchsurfing.com changed the rules of the game. Staying with locals in a new part of the world is the best way to experience it for real. Some of my best travel moments and friends are obtained this way. This is how I can travel to 50 countries at a price of $25 a day.

Noise-canceling headphones. This is important for video editing and exercise, but essential when flying and working in busy cafes.

The camera in my pocket. They say that the best camera you have is the one closest to you, and I have repeatedly found this to be true. Having a top-of-the-line camera that you carry with you like Fold3 means you won't miss any unexpected moments. Believe me, when you are abroad, there are many! Before this phone, I missed a lot of wonderful moments, like a wolf running to my car, just because my car is equipped with my big camera. My laptop. From email and research to editing photos and videos for clients, this is a device that is essential to everything I do. The only downside is the size and weight of it in my bag-you did notice this during the 7-day hike, so using Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G as a replacement for it on long trips would be a lifesaver- —It is already on a smaller trip!

Always shoot in RAW format. Fold3 is a photography beast, I like that it has a professional mode, which allows you to adjust all camera settings and shoot in RAW. I didn't have a mobile phone to allow me to do this before, and shooting in RAW means that you do have the data in the image and you can edit it the way you want. I was in Lamington National Park recently. In professional mode, I was able to reduce the shutter speed and really smooth the waterfall behind me. Not only that, I don't need to set a timer to shoot myself, I just need to shout "Cheese" and the camera will take a photo for me.

Image taken on Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G provided by Optus

My first trip will be to Los Angeles for a conference, then immediately go to Rwanda to trek with the gorillas, and possibly Antarctica afterwards. Both of these are for a project I started in 2022, and others will be able to join me on these trips-some of which are dedicated photography adventures.

Now I’m in a conversation with the main streaming service of my travel show in 2022, and I’m still working for a new travel company that will also be launched in 2022-others will be able to join my adventure Travel me to participate.

Use the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G provided by Optus to capture epic travel memories. With its excellent camera quality and ability to shoot epic angles, it has become a must-have travel technology accessory for many reasons. 

The best part is that you can buy immediately and use OptusPay to pay for 12, 24, or 36 month device payment plans completely interest-free.

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