World Travel with teh Guru

[Hotrodguru]

After many months of deliberation, I'm about 99% sure that the decision has been made. Teh Guru will be leaving the states on a world domination tour. The plan is to take my photography to another level - www.jaymarroquin.com

The ball is in motion and within the next month or so I'll be selling most of my goods and leaving my job of the past 5 years. I'll be taking some money I've stashed away to support me abroad for a year or so without the need for additional income.

I'll be taking my camera gear, small laptop, backpack and some comfy shoes. I'm going to start off in Morocco and Africa and go from there... Guess I need all my travel shots while I still have insurance and talking about insurance, I'll have to get some for all my gear and make sure it's covered abroad.

I'll be documenting my travels on my blog (which I built but have yet to use) - www.jaymarroquin.com/blog

Planned stops so far (some are simply arrival destinations, then off by foot, bus, donkey or camel):

Casablanca, MOROCCO
Cape Town, SOUTH AFRICA
Kilimanjaro, TANZANIA
Dubai, UAE
Delhi, INDIA
Bangkok, THAILAND
Hanoi, VIETNAM
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Singapore, SINGAPORE
Jakarta, INDONESIA
Manila, PHILIPPINES
Hong Kong, CHINA
Guangzhou, CHINA
Hunan, CHINA
Zhang Jia Jie, CHINA
Shanghai, CHINA
Beijing, CHINA
Yokahoma, JAPAN
Fukuoka, JAPAN
Tokyo, JAPAN
Tashkent, UZBEKISTAN
Kiev, UKRAINE
Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
Milan, ITALY
Maranello, ITALY
Milan, ITALY
Paris, FRANCE
Bordeaux, FRANCE
Barcelona, SPAIN
London, UK

[gonzogolf]

Congratulations. Takes a lot of courage to do this.

[Hotrodguru]

Congratulations. Takes a lot of courage to do this.
Definitely lots of thinking :) I've done something like this before for my racing career but I was a lot younger and there was less on the table to risk.

[Hotrodguru]

30 views, 1 response...weaksauce.

[Hotrodguru]

Step 1 - Resigning from job of 5 years - COMPLETED 9/13/2010

[AxxisPhoto]

Step 1 - Resigning from job of 5 years - COMPLETED 9/13/2010

Congrats! This is my dream as well. http://forum.thescubasite.com/party/party0030.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com)

[Hotrodguru]

Congrats! This is my dream as well. http://forum.thescubasite.com/party/party0030.gif (http://www.thescubasite.com)
Might be homeless in a few months but f it. :)

[Hotrodguru]

So a bit of a dilemma now.

It's regarding the payout of my vacation time. I've been here at my current job 5 years. Throughout the year you basically accrued vacation time or what we call PTO (paid time off). So you have accrued and banked. The accrued PTO goes into the bank every first of the year (January 1st).

You guys still with me... So when you quit your job or leave the organization, you can only cash out the PTO you have in your bank. So basically if I leave on Oct 8th, I get around $2400 which is the amount I have banked. If I stay till January 2nd or 3rd, I get the additional $3650.

Accrued xxx.xx hrs = $3650
Banked xx.xx hrs = $2400

I do know that I need days off the week of Oct 10th - 15th off to shoot Houston Fashion Week. I could theoretically take about 40 hours of vacation time for that then stay till the first of the year.

I'm also working on some sponsorship deals for part of this trip. Guess if that pans out soon I'll quit for sure. If not, I should probably really consider staying here till the beginning of the year. Would allow a bit more time for sponsorships and to save some cash in general.

Ah, decisions, decisions... So...what do you guys/gals think?

[sigma pi]

Id hold out til the first of the year

[gonzogolf]

What will the 40 hours of time you take for the Houston trip reduce the accrued time by? Still seems reasonable to stay through the first of the year, celebrate the holidays here and then take off, but I dont know your agenda, and when you want to be at each location.

[Hotrodguru]

Alright, it's a done deal.

My last day of employment will now officially be Jan 3, 2011. No reason to leave money on the table and the extra time will allow for more planning, etc...

[lerroy]

have you organized insurance yet ?

i'm leaving on a 6+ month getaway with camera gear and i'm finding a hard get good cover for 5D and lenses

going to

Fiji
LA
Mexico
New York
Iceland
UK
Egypt
India
Nepal
Vietnam
Thailand
Indonesia

[Hotrodguru]

have you organized insurance yet ?

i'm leaving on a 6+ month getaway with camera gear and i'm finding a hard get good cover for 5D and lenses

going to

Fiji
LA
Mexico
New York
Iceland
UK
Egypt
India
Nepal
Vietnam
Thailand
Indonesia
Actually, today's my last day at work and haven't had time to look into it. I did talk to my automotive insurance provider (Nationwide) who said this wouldn't be a problem. I'm going to follow up with them this week to see what's up.

Also a quick Google search for "Camera Gear Insurance" provided these links:

http://www.packagechoice.com/details.jsp?gclid=CLz54raynqYCFaRd7AodPnm_nw
http://photo.net/learn/insurance
http://www.sportsshooter.com/message_display.html?tid=20388

[racketman]

friend of mine was filming in Morocco and thought he had made friends with some Bedouin only to wake up one morning and they had left camp and taken all his gear with them......could happen anywhere, not least London but just a warning not to drop your guard.

[lerroy]

im going to get a travel insurance package and add on my camera as i need other insurance not just camera plus my gear is only about 6000k

probably go with Travel insurance direct they get a good wrap

but thanks for the links ill do some reading

[DigitalSpecialist]

Jay, good luck! I can't wait to see what you come home with from this trip photographically. Live life to its fullest and never look back.

[philmar]

friend of mine was filming in Morocco and thought he had made friends with some Bedouin only to wake up one morning and they had left camp and taken all his gear with them......could happen anywhere, not least London but just a warning not to drop your guard.

You mean Berber, no?

[philmar]

...bring a good voltage converter

[dkmoy118]

this is an opportunity that most of us would love. best of luck to you. safe travels.

[monk3y]

Goodluck, I envy you guys who could do this kind of trips...

for the OP if you ever come to the Philippines

please never leave without visiting Palawan :D its just a flight away from Manila. $100 (2way)

if you need some info or tips or something, just PM me, I'll gladly help.

[jo_marx]

Man, good luck and be safe... when are you leaving?

[djandypandy]

I have much respect for anyone doing this kind of thing. Mixing travel and photography is a beautiful thing. I have been to 14 of the cities you mention, some photographic gold on there. If in Japan I would have to recommend you make it to Kyoto, simply stunning. Buy a railpass rather than a regular ticket. Bon voyage.

[ManVsWorld]

I can't give any specific advice, but here's a link you may find inspiring/interesting...

20 Things I’ve Learned From Traveling Around the World for Three Years (http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2010/10/30/20-things-ive-learned-from-traveling-around-the-world-for-three-years/).

[thedge]

I can't give any specific advice, but here's a link you may find inspiring/interesting...

20 Things I’ve Learned From Traveling Around the World for Three Years (http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2010/10/30/20-things-ive-learned-from-traveling-around-the-world-for-three-years/).

He had a few points, but in my experience this bit about people not being able to tell Americans and Canadians apart is completely wrong :lol:

[Hotrodguru]

Awesome, some great tips here. World travels won't start till mid March but time is fast approaching. I'll be shooting New York Fashion Week from Feb 8th - 20th then back to Houston. Figure 2 to 3 weeks tying up loose ends then the adventure starts.

[BoomerE30]

I can't give any specific advice, but here's a link you may find inspiring/interesting...

20 Things I’ve Learned From Traveling Around the World for Three Years (http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2010/10/30/20-things-ive-learned-from-traveling-around-the-world-for-three-years/).

I agree on every one of the 20 things as I have done some extensive traveling myself and pleasantly surprised by those revelations. Well posted!

[Ranie Dib]

Amazing plan, good luck on the trip! It's gonna be a hot summer here in the Philippines.

[C.Michael]

I am so jealous. I would absolutely LOVE to do this. How man TB of hard drive space are you taking!

[njcfm]

good luck and have a safe trip

[karobinson]

Have fun, shoot shots of everything, keep the world informed....smile...don't forget to have some people take shots of you in various locations....CONGRATS!

[sparkchaser]

I envy you.

If you find yourself in the Nuremberg area, drop me a PM and I will buy you a beer or four.

[Gregg.Siam]

When you get to Bangkok, feel free to shoot me a PM and I can show you around a bit if you would like. I'm not expert but if you have never been here before it's a bit overwhelming at first.

[Hotrodguru]

Amazing plan, good luck on the trip! It's gonna be a hot summer here in the Philippines.
Ranie...PM me your contact (email & #) info and we'll be in touch. If you have a FB also feel free to add me.

I am so jealous. I would absolutely LOVE to do this. How
man TB of hard drive space are you taking!
You know, I was just thinking about this. Gonna have a 2TB external and about 400GB freed up on my laptop. Thinking I'm going to be shooting RAW very sparingly.

Have fun, shoot shots of everything, keep the world informed....smile...don't forget to have some people take shots of you in various locations....CONGRATS!
Follow my blog! www.jaymarroquin.com/blog

I envy you.

If you find yourself in the Nuremberg area, drop me a PM and I will buy you a beer or four.
Don't know where that is but if I find it, I'm PMing you.

When you get to Bangkok, feel free to shoot me a PM and I can show you around a bit if you would like. I'm not expert but if you have never been here before it's a bit overwhelming at first.
Lostpacket...PM me your contact (email & #) info and we'll be in touch. If you have a FB also feel free to add me.

[Gregg.Siam]

Lostpacket...PM me your contact (email & #) info and we'll be in touch. If you have a FB also feel free to add me.
done :cool:

[syndicate1]

30 views, 1 response...weaksauce.

What were you expecting, an ego boost? You won't be the first to do this kind of trip

[Hotrodguru]

What were you expecting, an ego boost? You won't be the first to do this kind of trip
Ah...no but thanks for playing. Was looking for advice, feedback and maybe people abroad who I could connect with.

[cptrios]

By the way, If you're going to be in Vietnam and Thailand anyway, you should really stop off in Cambodia to see the Angkor area (and Lao too, if you can manage). It can be done surprisingly quickly and very cheaply...and really, don't be surprised if you end up spending more time in SE Asia than you expected to!

Also, big kudos on having the fortitude to leave your job, particularly in this economic environment. I myself have decided to try to get as much travel in as I can before I settle into a career (or "if" :D). I'm 27 now, and so far, 4 of my 5 post-college jobs have been in foreign countries. I've never done more than 2 straight months of pure travel, though... but I'd really, really like to. Of course, the negative side here is that when I do attempt to start a career, I'm going to be hitting the entry level at the same time as a wave of people 6 or 7 years younger than I am. I'll get back to you in 2025 or so as to whether or not it was all worth it!

Out of curiosity, what gear are you taking? I'd absolutely invest a few hundred bucks in a cheap 2nd body if you haven't already. Or even a micro 4/3 body as well. If there's one thing I regret about my time in Asia (aside from, *cough*, several botched romantic opportunities), it's that I had nothing but a Powershot S50 with me. Still got some great pictures, but none of them are going to be printed any larger than 8x10. So, you really don't want to wind up losing your only body (through whatever means) and being left with nothing!

Oh, and if you by some bizarre happenstance pass through Autun, France, I'd be happy to show you around. It'll take all of an hour!

[izy]

I second Cambodia - it's amazing and the people are just great. I didn't fancy Laos too much tho!

Angkor Wat/Siem reap is only a few hours by bus from Bangkok, so it's easily do-able. It's a pretty amazing place but the big temples are a bit too touristy and I didn't enjoy them so much for photography. It is crazy though, so many temples!

I wouldn't suggest taking a second body. I traveled for 4 months with my 5d ii and it was my first time really backpacking. You really don't need ANY extra weight to carry with you, the lighter you can travel the better. Just always keep your camera by you and be sensible.

[cptrios]

I second Cambodia - it's amazing and the people are just great. I didn't fancy Laos too much tho!

Angkor Wat/Siem reap is only a few hours by bus from Bangkok, so it's easily do-able. It's a pretty amazing place but the big temples are a bit too touristy and I didn't enjoy them so much for photography. It is crazy though, so many temples!

I wouldn't suggest taking a second body. I traveled for 4 months with my 5d ii and it was my first time really backpacking. You really don't need ANY extra weight to carry with you, the lighter you can travel the better. Just always keep your camera by you and be sensible.

Yeah, the "big temples" were by far my least favorite part of the area. Some of the smaller ones are fantastic, though. There are a few smaller complexes in the area, for example, that are half-ruined - and, given that the whole place is close to lawless, you are free to explore every nook and cranny.

About the 2nd body... I don't know. You're absolutely right on the space/weight front, which is why I suggested the m4/3 body. I would just hate to be robbed halfway through a trip like that and end up with NO camera, you know?

[jwicaksana]

Jay are you set off for this trip already?
I'm in Jakarta, Indonesia. PM me if you need some help around the city.

[Hotrodguru]

Alright, figured I would update this post since I have some good replies. Still stateside and decided to not put a date on departure. Going to copy and paste something from another forum I belong too.

*** ORIGINALLY POSTED ON NASIOC SUBARU FORUM ***

Alright, time to post in this thread again. No the world travels abroad have not started but travels in the US have. The world travel project (which is photography based) is now being pitched to corporations for sponsorship so I decided to quit putting a date on my expected departure.

I'll be gone when the moment is right and financial backing is in place. Have secured two decent sponsorships and others look promising. I currently find myself in West Texas visiting family since I have to do that before leaving. Next week will have me leaving on a moto tour with my buddy Craig. Leaving from Austin, TX, headed West to the Pacific then up North towards Canada. Should take 3-4 weeks.

Read about it here - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/projects/riding-west-with-mooty/

can you c/n this sponsorship thing?

While abroad I'm doing the following:
- 2 fashion spreads as of now. One in Vietnam, one in Kenya
- Main reason I'm traveling however is to capture images for 2 books I'm doing, "Reflection" and "Dreams"
- Few designers and friends in the Fashion Industry are interested in sponsoring or collaborating for the Fashion stuff.
- Other peeps and corporations to be involved on the adventure photography thing

*** ORIGINALLY POSTED ON NASIOC SUBARU FORUM ***

Jay are you set off for this trip already?
I'm in Jakarta, Indonesia. PM me if you need some help around the city.
For sure man, we'll hook up. I love Jakarta and know a few cool spots as well and have some friends there.

[jwicaksana]

For sure man, we'll hook up. I love Jakarta and know a few cool spots as well and have some friends there.
Looking forward to it.;)

[djentley]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat no Laos, Cambodia or rest of Indonesia? You crazy man.

[Hotrodguru]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat no Laos, Cambodia or rest of Indonesia? You crazy man.
NO MAN!! Of course I'm going to make it there, just don't know when. The cities I put on the original list are just the for sure spots. Others can be added, removed or traded out. Basically just think of it like this. I'm going to hit up a ****load of cool crazy places :)

[friv]

useful information. thanks for share

[Hotrodguru]

http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/projects/motophoto-adventure-day-1/

MotoPhoto Adventure - Day 1

[Hotrodguru]

Moto Prep in Wimberley, TX That's my buddy Craig prepping the bikes.

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[monk3y]

very nice cloud shot man :D

that red bike is yours?

[Hotrodguru]

very nice cloud shot man
that red bike is yours?
Red VFR is the bike I'm riding. It belongs to Craig (www.motophotoadventure.com) who's sponsoring the travels.

Day 3 - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-3-ruidoso-new-mexico/

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[yogestee]

A question for you. Why not Laos?

I've been coming here since early 2004 and have lived here nearly four years. Great place if you're a photographer.

[Hotrodguru]

A question for you. Why not Laos?

I've been coming here since early 2004 and have lived here nearly four years. Great place if you're a photographer.
Never said no to Laos and will surely try to make it there. I have heard great things about it. If you're living there, PM me your contact information :)

[yogestee]

Never said no to Laos and will surely try to make it there. I have heard great things about it. If you're living there, PM me your contact information :)


Give me a shout when you're coming.

[Hotrodguru]

Give me a shout when you're coming.
Fo sho!


Day 5 of MotoPhoto Adventure - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-5-taos-new-mexico/
Hit up the blog for some vids

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[Hotrodguru]

Day 6, read all about it! - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-6-moab-utah/

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[yogestee]

Fo sho!







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Will she be coming too ;)

[Hotrodguru]

Haha, would be nice.

How about a Feliz Cinco de Mayo vid from Moab, UT
http://youtu.be/3zaJiLFwa54?hd=1

[Hotrodguru]

and there's more! Check out the vids on the blog too

Day 8 & 9 (National Park Euphoria) - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-8-9-national-park-euphoria/

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[Hotrodguru]

Day 10! (Jurassic Park and Dust Devils) - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-10-jurassic-park-and-dust-devils/

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[Hotrodguru]

Seems like it's my own post now but I'm going to keep the photos coming. Hope you guys are at least looking at them an enjoying some of the shots.

Day 11 & 12 - Death and her Valley - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/urbanlandscape/motophoto-adventure-day-11-12-death-and-her-valley/

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[rishu_pepper]

In Japan, I'd skip Fukuoka and maybe spend time in the north (Hokkaido). The offshore islands are a real treat if you can find time to visit, I have a few suggestions if you are open to it.

Great stuff, if you stop by Vancouver I think us Canuck boys will take you out on a tour ;)

[Hotrodguru]

In Japan, I'd skip Fukuoka and maybe spend time in the north (Hokkaido). The offshore islands are a real treat if you can find time to visit, I have a few suggestions if you are open to it.

Great stuff, if you stop by Vancouver I think us Canuck boys will take you out on a tour ;)
email me bro and we'll keep in touch. We'll be doing a lot of shooting in the area - jay@jaymarroquin.com

Allergies were kicking my ass on Day 13 & 14 so not much on my blog. Now Day 15 will have some cool shots from Napa Valley - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-14-norcal/

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[Colors]

Wonderful photos! Keep em coming!

[Hotrodguru]

Day 15 (Napa Valley & Wine Country) - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-15-wine-country/

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[Hotrodguru]

Day 16 - San Fran - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-16-san-fran/

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[Hotrodguru]

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Day 17 (A Drive, A Coffee, The Beach) - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-17-a-drive-a-coffee-the-beach/

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[Ajay1]

The world travel needs a reminder of the great destinations right in their backyard.

[Hotrodguru]

The world travel needs a reminder of the great destinations right in their backyard.
Exactly. The most important thing I've learned on this 3 week journey so far. No reason why shots from the states shouldn't be included in my "World Travels".

5 National Parks so far and each one so beautifully different.

[cptrios]

Exactly. The most important thing I've learned on this 3 week journey so far. No reason why shots from the states shouldn't be included in my "World Travels".

5 National Parks so far and each one so beautifully different.

It's always a bit sad when I'm talking to French friends who are either on their way or have just returned from a trip to the States that usually includes places like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, LA, Vegas, Arches... and I realize that I've been in 18 foreign countries but, aside from one week in the San Francisco suburbs for training, I've never been off the East Coast of the USA. I've been all over said coast, but apart from Vermont and West Virginia, I've never been in a state that doesn't touch the Atlantic Ocean! I've really got to work on that.

[danlee1]

What gear did you end up taking?

[Hotrodguru]

What gear did you end up taking?
Body (5D MkII), small flash (430 EX II), 17-40, 70-200 and 50 prime

The Lost Coast, Avenue of the Giants and Redwood National Park - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-19-the-lost-coast-and-redwoods/

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Day 22 - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-22/

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[Hotrodguru]

Alright, it's been a few days since I've updated this and mainly because we're no longer hitting National Parks but were in Victoria and Vancouver, Canada. I had 6 model shoots while there so you guys and gals will have to wait for those seperate threads. I WOULD however hit up the blog links because I have a ton of videos posted. Anyway, here are the updates...

Day 26 - Canada Eh? - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-26-canada-eh/

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Day 26, 27 & 28 (From Vancouver to icy cold Montana) - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-26-27-28-from-vancouver-to-icy-cold-montana/

9 Videos on this blog post you'll want to check out.

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Day 29 - Salt Lake City - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/worldtravels/motophoto-adventure-day-29-salt-lake-city/

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Day 30 (Indian Trailer) - http://www.jaymarroquin.com/blog/2011/motophotoadv/motophoto-adventure-day-30-indian-trailer/

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[x_tan]

Nice trips.
Enjoy travelling :D
Thanks for the sharing.

[ASmith]

Any new updates? I assume you're still traveling.

[philmar]

Day 30 (Indian Trailer) -

You mean Native trailer.
Indians are people from India.
The native North Americans, the First Nations, the aboriginals are natives.

[philmar]

friend of mine was filming in Morocco and thought he had made friends with some Bedouin only to wake up one morning and they had left camp and taken all his gear with them......could happen anywhere, not least London but just a warning not to drop your guard.

The first alarm bell should have been that there are NO Bedouins in Morocco. Perhaps you meant Berber.