The best way to test any new photography equipment is to take it on a trip. And that’s what I’m doing now – I’m visiting the tropics again, this time the Asian ones. My batteries are charged, lenses are cleaned, cards are empty, and laundry is done (for now). I look forward to sharing the stories and photos with you in a few weeks. In the meantime, take a look at what interesting news happened last week.

The first-ever Botswana Tourism Investment Summit will be held in the capital city, Gaborone, from the 22nd to the 24th November 2023.

Singer songwriter Emeli Sandé reveals how she spends Christmas each year and why tradition is so important to her

Dancing Anthony Hopkins reveals his swanky kitchen and unusual lights on Instagram – and we’re smitten by both