How to plan a trip to a National Park this summer, tools to play the game of points & miles and how to travel more sustainably
Insider Letter $042
š Hey friends,
Welcome to Travelling Lens Insider Letter, where every fortnight I send you a carefully curated letter of all things travel, travel photography and points & miles.
Iām been travelling around Victoria recently specially Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley and all around Melbourne.






Now, onto this weekās letterā¦
āļø Travel, Points and Photography
āļø Travel is a great way to experience the world. But it can leave a big environmental footprint on the world. Here are 25 creative ways you can become a more responsible and sustainable traveller. Thanks Gretchen | Adventure Travel for sharing.
š³ The right tools will make the game of points and miles easier to play.
šø I shoot with a Fujifilm X camera and itās my must-bring travel tool.
The best thing about Fujifilm cameras is you donāt even need to edit the photos if you use in-camera Film Simulation Recipes. Here are 7 starter recipes you can try (if you have a Fujifilm camera).
š£ļø If youāre planning a trip to a National Park in the coming months.
This 25 mins podcast episode is jammed packed with tips and hacks to streamline your park planning process. My favourite tip I personally used when I visited 20+ national parks in 2 years is to devour the NPS website. There are a ton of up to date and useful information so you don't get caught off guard with road or hiking trail closures.
š If youāre an expat, new to the points & miles game, or just want to learn how to build your US credit score from zero to 810, this 27 minute episode is for you.
In case you missed it š
šø This Week in Notes
Your credit cards, points, and miles. All in one place.
If youāre a frequent flyer or are just getting into the points and miles game so you can travel for cheap, keeping track of your points and miles can feel overwhelming.
Iāve been using Notion to easily organise everything related to points and miles. So, if youāre looking a simple and flexible system to do just that, join the waitlist to be the first to know when my Points Hub PRO in Notion becomes available.
š Substack Finds
Japan is one of my favourite destinations in the world. The food and culture is second to none. But something really unique about Japan? Itās the onsens (hotsprings). Burcu Basar shares some beautiful photos and her onsen-hopping experience. A must read.
Is photography a good career? I loved this piece by fellow writer and photographer Sheena S. I used to do photography client work and enjoyed it for a period of time. But I lost a bit of love for the art & craft of photography when it was for clients. Now, for me photography is a tool for storytelling and shared experiences.
š¬ Final Words
Creating memorable experiences is a smart use of your time and money.
Iām on a mission to help you create memorable travel experiences, capture personal documentary-style travel photos and get the most out of your points & miles so you can see the world more often (and in comfort!)
Got a question? Send me an email or a direct message, Iād love to hear from you!
If you enjoyed this, comment, restack or share it with one personāthatās the best compliment I could receive from you
Your friend,
Janice
I'm a travel writer, photographer and points & miles optimiser and Notion Consultant. To get in touch, email hello@travellinglens.co.
p.s. Want to an easy & organised way to plan your next trip? Get my free Travel Hub trip planning system in Notion.








The details and artistry in the doorframe in that sound photo!! So stunning! Thanks for the shoutout, Janice! Itās so fun meeting other photographers whoāve experienced a similar path and desire to keep their photos just for them ā¤ļø