So you have got yourself a DSLR camera, or you are thinking about getting one. Either way, you are in the right place. I have been shooting with SLR and DSLR cameras since 1993, starting with a film Canon camera my parents gave me as a teenager, and I have been working as a professional […]
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Edinburgh Fringe: Guide to Attending the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Edinburgh is famous for its festivals, with perhaps the most famous of all of them being the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This is also referred to as the Fringe Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe, or just simply as The Fringe. It may also be referred to as just the Edinburgh Festival, but given that Edinburgh has 11 […]
Best Travel Shoes for Men + What to Look For
When you travel, the chances are you are going to be doing a fair bit of walking. We usually spend many hours on our feet each day of our trips, whether that be hiking or just exploring city attractions. Given how much time you will likely spend on your feet, having the right travel shoes […]
25 Things to Do in Helsinki, Finland: A Complete Guide
Helsinki is one of those cities that rewards a proper look rather than a rushed one. We’ve been multiple times across summer and winter, and every visit we’ve found something new. It’s not as immediately showy as Stockholm or as moody-photogenic as Copenhagen, but it has a quiet confidence I’ve come to like a lot: […]
5 Day North Coast 500 Itinerary 2026: Our Tested Day-by-Day Route
We’ve driven Scotland’s North Coast 500 road trip multiple times, in all seasons. We’ve taken trips lasting between five days and three weeks, and we’ve shared a number of planning guides, highlights, and itineraries on our blogs already. Today we’re going to share our idea of the ideal five day North Coast 500 itinerary, to […]
Best Laptop for Photo Editing + How To Choose
Editing photos is one of the key parts of any photographer’s workflow. But it can also be one of the more frustrating parts, because photo editing software tends to be resource hungry. This means you need the right tool for the job, and picking the right laptop for photo editing is important. Whilst a high-powered […]
Things to do in Austin Texas – Plus Tips for your Visit!
On a recent road trip in the USA, we spent some time discovering all the things to do in Austin Texas. As the state capital of Texas, there’s a great deal more to do here than eat fantastic BBQ and wandering the Sixth Street bars. Although, of course, those things are also fun and worth […]
How to Photograph the Northern Lights: A Photographer’s Complete Guide
I’ve photographed the Northern Lights in Iceland, Finland, Norway and even Scotland. Every time is different. Sometimes the sky erupts in green and purple curtains that move so fast you can barely keep up with your camera settings. Other times, you wait for hours in the cold and get a faint grey-green glow that your […]
1 Week on Route 66: The Ultimate USA Road Trip Itinerary
If you’re looking to take a road trip in the USA, perhaps the most iconic of all is Route 66. Spanning over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, this driving route will take you through a broad span of America, from big cities through to vast desert landscapes. We’ve driven the entirety of Route […]
San Antonio River Walk Guide: What to Do, Where to Eat & Where to Stay
We’ve visited San Antonio a number of times, and the River Walk has been a highlight of every trip. There’s something about dropping down from street level to the river that changes the whole feel of the city. One minute you’re on a busy road, and the next you’re strolling beside the water with colourful […]