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A Guide to Planning a Trip to Barbados: Everything You Need to Know

Published: 6th March 2026 by Laurence Norah - Leave a Comment

Holetown beach barbados by Laurence Norah

Jess and I have spent a fair bit of time exploring Barbados, and in that time we’ve covered pretty much every corner of the island. We’ve driven the wild east coast, eaten our way through the south, watched the sun set from the west, explored museums in Bridgetown, spotted wildlife, and wandered the beautiful beaches. […]

The Best Things to do in Barbados

Published: 28th January 2026 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

Pebbles Beach Barbados by Laurence Norah

If you’re planning a trip to Barbados and wondering what there is to do on this beautiful island, then you have come to the right place. Jess and I have been lucky enough to visit and explore all around this beautiful Caribbean island, and in this guide we’re going to share with you all our […]

Things to do in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Published: 20th November 2025 by Laurence Norah - Leave a Comment

Things to do in Chattanooga

Found in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains on the southern edge of Tennessee, the city of Chattanooga has long been a popular holiday destination. We’ve visited a number of times, and since we moved to the US it’s become one of our favorite cities for a quick overnight trip. It is located right along […]

How to Spend a Day in Chattanooga

Published: 19th August 2025 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

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When Jess and I moved to the USA, one of the things I was most excited about was the opportunity to explore more of this huge country at our leisure. There is so much to see and do across all the states, and we now have the time and opportunity to do just that. One […]

1 Day in Kampala Itinerary

Published: 24th June 2025 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

Kasubi Tombs Kampala Uganda by Laurence Norah-3

If you are visiting Uganda, we highly recommend spending some time in its capital city Kampala. We’ve already covered in depth all our favourite things to do in Kampala, but we appreciate that if you don’t have time to do everything, you may be wondering how best to spend a day in Kampala. Well, with […]

Best Desktop Computer for Photo Editing in 2026

Published: 10th March 2025 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

Inside of a desktop computer by Laurence Norah

One of the most common questions I get asked is what desktop computer I’d recommend for photo editing. It’s a fair question, because picking the right machine can make an enormous difference to your workflow. A sluggish computer turns what should be an enjoyable editing session into an exercise in patience. I’ve been building my […]

Things to do in Kampala, Uganda

Published: 22nd February 2025 by Laurence Norah - 7 Comments

Things to do in Kampala - Baha'i House of Worship Kampala Uganda by Laurence Norah-2

We’ve had the pleasure of visiting Uganda a number of times and had some amazing experiences including gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking. However, there is a lot more to do in Uganda beyond those iconic activities! When we visit Uganda, we always spend some of our time in its capital city, Kampala. This is by […]

How to Setup a Home Photography Office

Published: 11th January 2025 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

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I wanted to share a guide of how I designed and furnished my home office as a photographer.  As a travel photographer, I spend a lot of time out in the world taking photos of beautiful places. On the flip side of that, I also spend a good chunk of time at home sitting in […]

15+ Things to do in Omaha, Nebraska

Published: 8th December 2024 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

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Jess and I have family in Omaha, which means we’ve visited the city a number of times over the years. In that time, we’ve visited a great many of Omaha’s sights and attractions. So we wanted to put together a quick guide to our favorite things to do in Omaha, Nebraska. Omaha is the largest […]

10 Tips for Starting and Running a Successful Photography Business

Published: 22nd October 2024 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

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As a professional photographer who runs a photography business, including an online photography course, I am often asked if I have any tips on how to run a successful photography business. I also get e-mails from time to time from readers asking me why their photos aren’t selling. Possibly they’ve set up an online photo […]

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