I lived in central London for two and a half years, and Jess and I have stayed all over the city in the years since. We’ve taken everything from a 12-quid-a-night Soho hostel bunk to a riverside suite in the Shard, slept in airport hotels before 5am flights, and worked through Booking.com’s full filter set […]
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Landscape Photography Tips: My Settings, Gear & Composition Guide
I’ve been shooting landscapes professionally for fifteen years, and I’ve learned that the gear matters less than most people think and the planning matters more. Most of the photos in this guide were shot on the same body and two lenses. Some of them were shot ten years ago, some last year, and you’d struggle […]
Visiting The Chocolatarium in Edinburgh – Everything You Need to Know
If you like chocolate and you happen to be visiting Edinburgh, then I can highly recommend taking the time to visit The Chocolatarium. This city-centre Edinburgh chocolate experience will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about chocolate, from where it’s grown through to how it’s made. A visit also includes the opportunity to […]
Canon EOS R5 Review: Still One of the Best Travel Photography Cameras in 2026
I bought my Canon EOS R5 in March 2021 to replace one of my ageing Canon 6D bodies, and it’s been my primary camera ever since. For five years it’s been my main camera body, including across multiple safaris in East Africa and landscape sessions across the UK, Europe and the USA. I’ve yet to […]
The Best Things to do in Las Vegas + Planning Tips and Advice
In this post I’m going to share a guide to all our favourite things to do in Las Vegas. The most populous city in Nevada is famous as a destination for entertainment, nightlife, shopping, fine dining and of course, gambling! But there’s actually lots more to do in Las Vegas than tour the bright lights […]
Vanguard VEO 3T+ 264CB Travel Tripod Review
In this post I’m doing a review of the latest travel focused tripod from Vanguard, the Vanguard VEO 3T+ 264CB carbon fibre travel tripod. I actually did a review of another tripod in the VEO 3+ range not too long ago, that was of the Vanguard VEO 3+ 263AB. You’ll notice that the product name […]
Glen Coe Scotland: A Guide to Viewpoints, Walks & Things to Do
Glen Coe is the most photographed valley in Scotland for a reason. Three immense ridges rear up out of the floor of the glen in a sequence so theatrical you almost can’t believe the road just drives you straight through it. We’ve been visiting since we lived in Edinburgh, in pretty much every season Scotland […]
1 Week in Cornwall: A Detailed 2026 Cornwall Itinerary
I grew up in Cornwall, and I’ve been heading back ever since. Beaches I swam at, moor I wandered, fishing villages that have changed and ones that really haven’t. Bodmin Moor in particular is the landscape I keep coming back to, partly because the walks are some of my favourite memories from childhood, and partly […]
20+ Things to do in Dallas Texas – Plus Tips for your Visit!
Are you looking for the best things to do in Dallas Texas? You’re in the right place! We’ve thoroughly explored the city to find all the best attractions, and we’re going to share them with you in this post. As you’ll discover, there’s a lot to do in Dallas. You can learn about fine art, […]
20 Ways to Practice and Improve Your Photography at Home
As a full time professional travel photographer and travel blogger, I think it’s fair to say that I love both travel and photography. However, obviously we can’t travel all the time. With this in mind, today I wanted to share some tips on how to practice travel photography without traveling. It is also good preparation for […]