The Golden Circle is one of the most popular day trips in Iceland, and for good reason. This roughly 300 km loop from Reykjavik takes in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, erupting geysers and one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the country, all on well-paved roads that are accessible year round. We’ve driven the […]
Archives for May 2019
How to Visit the Colosseum in 2026: What Actually Works
There are three things that go wrong on a Colosseum visit, and only one of them is queuing. The other two are buying the wrong type of ticket and paying twice the going rate without realising it. We’ve visited many times over the years, both on our own and on guided tours, and we’ve watched […]
20 Best Things to Do in Houston, Texas
Looking for things to do in Houston, Texas? You’re in the right place. We spent several days exploring Houston as part of a longer Texas road trip, and this guide pulls together what we’d recommend, what we’d skip, and how to plan around the city’s quirks so you don’t waste a day on a closed […]
How to Use a DSLR in 2026 (And Should You Still Buy One?)
So you’ve got yourself a DSLR, or you’re thinking about buying one, and you want to know two things: how to actually use it, and whether a DSLR still makes sense in 2026. I can help with both. I’ve been shooting with SLR and DSLR cameras since 1993, starting with a film Canon my parents […]