I'm travelling - Laptop recommendations

[TheDigitalRealm]

Okay, so I'm approaching the end of my A level studies this year, after which I plan on travelling in and off for a year. These trips will be anywhere from a week or two to several months at a time going round Asia and Europe. In terms of tech I'll be taking a Phone, DSLR and laptop with me. I've recently sold my Gaming PC to help fund this so gaming isn't on the menu at the moment. My dilemma is what I'm going to use for the odd gaming session for the next year as a desktop doesn't make sense at the moment. I was thinking of going for a cheaper laptop for travelling for safety but I'll be editing raw photos while I travel and also wouldn't mind being able to game. Should I buy a cheap one for travelling and a high end gaming laptop for home, or a single thin and light gaming notebook I can easily take with me? What are your recommendations? I'd rather shell out for just one laptop but I'm open to options

Usage case can be split into two laptops or for just a single laptop to cover them all:

Photo and Video editing

Blogging

Keeping in contact (social media)

Movies

Gaming

programming/other IT work

[PaulKolby]

what is your budget