This was my piece of advice from my Cambodian friend while I was visiting her country. We were riding a tuk-tuk, also known as a rickshaw, and I wanted to take some pictures along the ride. However, I was told that I would need to have the camera strap wrapped around my arm because it could fall (it is not an enclosed ride) or someone could grab it as they drove by our taxi. There are no enforced traffic laws in Cambodia, so there are no lanes that people stay in, so someone could easily have grabbed if if I wasn't paying attention. So just be aware of where your camera and phone is, and you'll be good!
A quick clip of some Cambodian traffic
However, I'd also like to say that it's not necessary to always take photos or videos. We all want to get pictures/videos of our travels to show to our friends and family, but don't forget to experience where you are. This sometimes means you need to put down the camera. I still remember when I was on a trip with my mom in middle school and all I wanted to see was some dolphins. When I did see some, I was so caught up in trying to catch them on film that I didn't really get to see or watch them, and they were only there for half a minute. So basically I didn't really "see" the dolphins.
Some of my best memories while I've travelled have been when I didn't have my camera with me. We all want to capture this moment or this thing that amazes our eyes, but what we should be asking ourselves is, "What about this moment or site do I love?" Sometimes there is something about it that film can't always capture. I'm not saying never take photos or videos because they are a lot of fun to look back on, but don't forget to really be there in that moment and take in with your own eyes what you're seeing. By doing so, you'll appreciate it even more and it'll be left up to your memory to remember.
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