A safari puts you closer to a huge range of wildlife than almost any other kind of trip, and for many of us, photographing that wildlife is a big part of the appeal. There are, however, some unique challenges to taking photos on safari that you don’t run into anywhere else. I’ve been a professional […]
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Gorilla Trekking in Uganda – A Complete Guide
If you are planning on going gorilla trekking in Uganda, or you are just wondering what gorilla trekking entails you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’re going to share with you everything you need to know about gorilla trekking and where you can see the mountain gorillas in Uganda. This is based […]
The Best Safari Camera, Lenses and Photography Accessories, Plus How to Choose
Probably the biggest decision you’ll have to make before going on safari is what camera equipment to take with you. This is a big decision, and it’s important to get it right before you go. When you are on safari, you’re going to see people taking photos on everything from their smartphones through to super […]
The Best Campsites on the North Coast 500: Our Picks for Every Camper
We’ve driven Scotland’s North Coast 500 more times than I can easily count, in everything from blazing June sunshine to horizontal February sleet. Having lived in Scotland for years, the far north is the part we keep going back to, and camping is still my favourite way to do the route. If you’re camping the […]
The Best Photography Gloves for Winter – Review of Vallerret Photography Gloves
As a professional photographer with a passion for landscape photography, I spend a lot of time outside. I love taking photos in wintery conditions, and having the right photography gloves for winter and cold weather photography is really important. That’s true whether I’m shooting in the snow, taking pictures of the Northern Lights, or just […]
Our 3 Days in New York Itinerary (First Visit)
Jess and I have visited New York many times now, and it remains a city we never really tire of. Three days isn’t enough to do it justice, but three days is the right amount of time for a first proper visit. Long enough to do the icons without rushing, short enough that you’ll still […]
Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort Review: Glass Igloos, Northern Lights, and the Best Alternatives
Sleeping in a glass igloo under the Arctic sky, watching the Northern Lights dance overhead while you’re tucked up in bed, is one of those experiences that sounds almost too good to be true. It is real. I went, I did it, I paid for it myself. And that last bit is quite important, because […]
Best Noise Reduction Software for Photographers (2026)
Noise reduction software lets you rescue images you’d otherwise have to throw away. I’ve been testing the main options, DxO PureRAW, Topaz Photo, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and ON1 NoNoise AI, on my own RAW files since 2021, across high-ISO wildlife on the Canon EOS R5 and low-light indoor and wedding shots on the Canon EOS […]
2 Days in York: A Complete Weekend Itinerary for England’s Most Historic City
We have visited York more times than I can count now, and it remains one of my favourite cities in England, full stop. If you’re drawn to England’s walled historic cities, it’s well worth pairing York with Chester and its complete Roman walls. It is one of our pick of the unmissable English cities. It […]
Is the Tower of London Worth It? What to Know Before You Visit
The Tower of London is one of those places that meets and even exceeds expectations. We’ve been multiple times over the years, and we’ve enjoyed every visit. It’s officially known as His Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, which tells you something about how seriously it takes itself. Built by William […]