We travel a lot, and we love to visit sights and attractions when we do so. Visitor attractions that charge entry fees may include museums, amusement parks, national parks, castles, historic buildings, zoos, experience-based attractions, scenic city viewpoints, hop-on- hop-off buses, boat rides, and the like. Many of these activities have an entry fee, and […]
Below you’ll find all our blog posts in chronological order of publishing. Looking for something specific? Try the search at the top of the screen, or head over to our destinations page to explore the world!
Free Lightroom Presets: Where to Download Free Presets and How to Install Them
As a travel photographer who also runs an online photography course, I’m often asked about the value of Lightroom presets. Most users want to know if Lightroom presets are worth it, if they should use them, and my opinion on them. In this guide I’m going to share with you everything you need to know […]
Whisky Distilleries on the North Coast 500: A Whisky Lover’s Guide
If you’re planning on driving Scotland’s North Coast 500 and you enjoy whisky, you’re in luck. There are eleven whisky distilleries along the route that you can visit, most of them offering tours and tastings. Three of these are brand new or recently reopened, so even if you’ve driven the NC500 before, the whisky scene […]
SmugMug Review: Is It Worth the Price? A Photographer’s Perspective
SmugMug is a website for photographers which offers a huge range of features and capabilities. In this SmugMug review, I’m going to share my thoughts as to whether or not I think SmugMug is a good option for building a photography portfolio and selling your photos. As a professional photographer, having a presence on the […]
A Day Trip to Stratford-upon-Avon: What to See and Do
We’ve visited Stratford-upon-Avon a number of times, most recently in 2023, and it’s a town we’ve come to really enjoy. There’s something about walking through a place where so much history happened in such a compact area. The half-timbered buildings, thatched roofs, and narrow streets carry a real sense of the past, and knowing that […]
Gifts Made in Britain: Gift Ideas for Travel Lovers
We love travel themed gifts, and we’ve already written a comprehensive guide to gifts for travellers. Today, we wanted to highlight some gifts made in the UK for travellers. Buying a gift made in Britain can help to support local business and jobs, as well as reduce the carbon footprint of your purchase if you’re […]
How to Watermark Photos: A Detailed Guide for All Devices
In today’s guide I’m going to teach you how to watermark photos. Whatever type of camera or smartphone you have, there’s a way to add a watermark to your photos. I use watermarks on most of the photos I share on our blogs and on social media, and I have a process I use to […]
Best Whisky Distilleries in Scotland to Visit (2026 Guide)
Scotland is home to over 140 whisky distilleries, and a good number of them welcome visitors for tours and tastings. Touring in changeable weather is easier with the right kit, so see our Scotland packing list. I had the pleasure of living in Scotland for four years, which gave me plenty of time to combine […]
Cloudways Review 2026: Six Years Hosting Our Sites on It
We’ve hosted our own sites on Cloudways since September 2019. That’s six-plus years now, straight through the 2022 DigitalOcean acquisition, and I came to it as an ex-software developer rather than as a hobbyist picking a host for the first time. So this is a review written from the inside, by someone who has actually […]
Vanguard VEO 3+ 263AB Tripod Review
I’ve been a Vanguard ambassador since 2014, and have used and reviewed a number of the tripods and camera bags over the years. Recently, they asked me if I’d like to try out the Vanguard VEO 3+ 263AB tripod, which marks a new direction for Vanguard’s VEO line. So, despite it not being a travel […]