I’ve photographed the night sky from the deserts of Morocco, above waterfalls in Arizona, along the Scottish coast, and from more roadside pull-offs than I can count. After more than 15 years of shooting stars while travelling, I can tell you that astrophotography is one of the most rewarding things you can do with a […]
Archives for February 2018
Driving in the UK: A Visitor’s Guide
The first driving test I ever took in the UK, I failed. A fire engine came towards me, lights going and siren wailing, on a narrow road in a village in rural north Wales, and I didn’t pull over to let it past. One mistake, instant fail. I’ve thought about that moment every time someone […]
A 10-Day UK Itinerary by Public Transport (Train & Bus)
A UK trip without a car isn’t a compromise. The country has one of the densest railway networks anywhere, the cities worth your time sit a short hop apart, and skipping a hire car also means skipping the one part of a UK holiday that most overseas visitors are nervous about, which is driving on […]
London Packing List: What to Pack for London and the UK at Any Time of Year
I lived in London for a number of years, and between us Jess and I have also visited the city many times on various trips. We’ve also spent a lot of time travelling across the rest of the UK, from the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast. All of which is to say, we know […]