My first visit to the Vatican was as a slightly sullen teenager, dragged around St. Peter’s Basilica by my parents whilst trying to project the level of disinterest appropriate to a fifteen-year-old. It didn’t work. The Basilica is simply too big, too ornate, and too full of Bernini to be ignored, even by someone determined […]
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Visiting Madame Tussauds in London: Tickets, Prices and What to Expect
One of London’s most popular visitor attractions, Madame Tussauds has been welcoming visitors since 1835. The wax museum is named after its founder, Marie Tussaud, and the London location was the first to open. At a glance: Worth it for adults and families who enjoy interactive photo experiences, fans of celebrity culture, and anyone wanting […]
Heat Haze in Photography: Causes, Fixes & How to Avoid It
Have you ever taken photos that turned out less sharp than you hoped for? Even with a perfect technique and the right setup you might get frustrated that you can’t avoid soft images that seem almost out of focus. There are many reasons that an image might be a bit blurry, from focus issues to […]
14 Creative Ways to Display Your Travel Photos at Home
If you’re anything like me, you probably take a lot of photos. One of the great things about digital photography is that we aren’t limited by how much film we can buy, carry, or develop. Digital photography has made taking photos easier and cheaper, and as a result we take a lot more photos than […]
Winter Photography Clothing: Vallerret Base Layer Review
As a professional travel photographer, I find myself out taking photos in all sorts of weather conditions and climates. Whether that’s chasing the Northern Lights in Finland, shooting waterfalls in Iceland, or capturing Scotland in winter, I’m not one to let the weather get in the way of my goals. That said, I also grew […]
2 Days in Chicago – The Perfect Chicago Itinerary + Map and Tips!
In this guide, we’re going to share with you our suggestions for how to spend two days in Chicago. As the third largest city in the USA, there is a lot to do in Chicago. There are world-class museums, a great selection of attractions, and some foods you just have to try. There are also […]
Challenges Taking Photos When Traveling (and How to Overcome Them!)
As you would expect from a full-time travel photographer, I spend a great deal of my time taking photos when traveling. That includes everything from landscape photography in remote locations, through to food, portrait, wildlife, event, and architectural photography in destinations around the world. Over the years of getting shots on the go, I have […]
London Eye Guide 2026: Tickets, Prices and the Tips That Actually Matter
The London Eye is one of those attractions that almost everyone puts on their London list, and then spends quite a bit of time wondering whether it’s worth the ticket price. We’ve ridden it several times since 2015, and our honest answer is: yes, it’s worth it. You might even find it more interesting than […]
2 Days in Milan: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Milan is the second largest city in Italy after Rome and the capital of Lombardy. Most people know it as a fashion capital, but there’s a lot more going on here than high-end shopping. The city has spectacular art, including one of the most famous paintings in the world, Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper. It […]
The Best Water Filters and Purifiers for Travel in 2026
Jess and I have relied on a Grayl UltraPress to make tap water safe to drink across Africa, and we’ve carried LifeStraw filters through more countries than I can easily count, from multi-day backcountry hikes in the US to hotel rooms where the tap water simply wasn’t safe. Almost every device in this guide is […]