Silverman Loc: Michigan

For extensive travel you may consider, K.I.S.S.,"Keep it simple silly", a quality, higher end Point & Shoot from a variety of manufacturers, Nikon, Cannon, Panasonic (Lumix), etc.
You may also want a starter DSLR Camera, Like mine, a Nikon D3300, with a 35mm 1.8g and a 50mm 1.8g, these are prime lens with fixed apertures, great in low light. Also maybe a Nikon 18-300 Zoom.
All this depends on you $$$ allowance for photography. A D3300 will cost new around $400.00, maybe less if Refurbished or used, the 2 prime lens will be about $200.00 each, maybe less if refurbished or used, so right there is your $800.00 allowance, that is without a Camera Bag, Tripod, Speedlite Flash, etc.
Do your Research on both DSLR's and Point & Shoot Cameras, take your time, Read the Reviews on Cameras and Lens. Search B&H Photo, Adorama, Cameta Camera, Amazon, Ebay, Etc.

Hope you find you Dream Camera and let us know how your adventures turn out.

cambriaman Loc: Central CA Coast

I suggest you read UglyHedgeHog for a while and ask questions before you jump into spending $800 for something that may not suit your needs.

Reinaldokool Loc: San Rafael, CA

Got my adult daughter a Nikon D3300 about a year ago, but go for the newer D3400. http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d3400.htm You can get a great kit for $600 at Costco. It is a great camera. With NO previous experience, she is turning out good photos and accolades from her peers.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

Tomas1; there has been some great advice posted on this thread. My two cents worth: I currently have a nikon d5500 with a Tamron 18 270 vc lense and an 55-200 vr lens as backup. Love the setup. But, I also have two nikon p520 bridge cameras, that I started out with, as backup cameras, and am pleased with most of the fotos I get with them, and they were a good starting point in learning digital photography. The bridge cameras don't really cost that much and can really help you learn more about what you want as you decide to expand your horizons. My suggestion would be to check out refurbished cameras to save money. Cameta Camera has some good prices on refurbished equipment and they generally carry a 1 year warranty on such equipment. IMHO.

whatdat Loc: Del Valle, Tx.

Oops, forget to mention; if you look at a bridge camera, I would suggest that it be able to operate on manual as well as just automatic. Not all bridge cameras do.

1950Dan Loc: Lockwood, Nevada

The list's of choices in cameras will go on forever. With travel in mind carrying a DSLR w/18-135 lens all day is heavy, bulky, makes you noticeable, and lately, I've found Museums and Festivals that won't allow you in with a big camera. I recently got an Olympus OM-D M10 II for a carry camera and love it. Looking around there are many great mirrorless cameras out there. The Fujifilm X-A10 would be a good one under $400. Check these list and it's important if possible to go to a store where you can see how they feel in your hand.
https://www.lifewire.com/advanced-cameras-under-500-493751
https://www.lifewire.com/best-mirrorless-cameras-to-buy-4065099

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

If you decide on a "mega-zoom" bridge camera, get one with a viewfinder. Using the view screen on bright days outdoors can be difficult. The Sony DSC-H400 is the least expensive one I have found.

coltforty5

So you are brand new to photography and never owned a DSLR before?

If so, you might want to instead focus on getting an entry-level model like Nikon's D3400 for under $500 then spend the extra $300 on a better lens and accessories (a flash, memory cards, camera bag, filters, batteries, etc.). The lens body will matter, of course, to some degree, but the lens itself is where you'll get the value in terms of clarity and sharpness.

The D3400 is listed as the best DSLR under $500 here, but there are plenty of options now especially used: https://thetechreviewer.com/tech-tips/best-dslr-camera-under-500/

You might want to stay away from Nikon if you are planning on shooting video at some point as Canon seems to dominate this space for DSLR filmmaking. However, mirrorless competition from Sony is another to consider especially since they come with a smaller and lighter form-factor. I'm thinking of making the switch from Canon to Sony myself in the coming months (maybe even Panasonic).