Wow! I’ve been running this blog for 10 years. That makes this the longest job I’ve ever had! I certainly had no idea when sitting in a hostel in Australia, searching for what to call it, that it would take me on such an incredible journey. Let’s rewind to that point, and see how I […]
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Monitor Calibration for Photographers: How to Calibrate Your Monitor in 2026
Monitor calibration is one of those photography tasks that sounds tedious until the first time you print an image and it comes out twenty percent darker than what you saw on screen. After that, you tend to take it seriously. The good news is that getting your monitor properly calibrated isn’t actually that hard, and […]
Alien Landscapes in Australia
If you’re hankering to get off-planet and explore alien landscapes, your options for getting into space as a tourist are kind of limited and expensive right now. Plus, you can’t really go anywhere cool in space just yet, all you can do is float around a bit. Whilst floating around in space still sounds pretty […]
Vanguard VEO 2 Go 265HCBM Tripod Review
I believe that for a photographer, a tripod is an essential bit of kit. If you’re wondering why, you can read my guide to why you need a tripod here. As a travel photographer, there are many tripods to choose from, but there always appears to be some kind of trade-off. If you want stability, […]
2 Week USA Road Trip Itinerary for 2026: California, Las Vegas & the Grand Canyon
We’ve driven tens of thousands of miles across the United States, from Route 66 to the Pacific Coast Highway to the Deep South. Of all the countries we’ve road tripped, the USA remains our favourite. The combination of huge open spaces, well maintained roads, and the sheer variety of landscapes you can cover in a […]
20 Ways to Travel From Home
We love to travel. But it’s not always possible to travel all the time. Sometimes world events conspire against us to restrict travel, other times our budget might not stretch to cover travel. All is not lost however! There are lots of ways to travel from home, which I’m going to cover in this post. […]
Best Lightroom Alternatives for Photo Editing in 2026
We’re big fans of Adobe Lightroom for our photo editing and photo management tasks, and it’s one of our favourite photo editing applications. So why am I writing a guide to Lightroom alternatives? Well, there are plenty of reasons people choose not to use Lightroom. The subscription model puts a lot of photographers off, and […]
A Guide to Travel Insurance for UK Travellers + Options to Consider
We’re often contacted by readers asking whether or not we think travel insurance is worth it. In our opinion travel insurance is a necessity, not an option. This is particularly the case for the medical cover it provides should you find yourself in difficulty abroad. The cost of medical bills when you travel can be […]
Indoor Photography: Tips for Getting Great Photos Inside!
Indoor photography is one of the more challenging types of photography to master. It is also a great way to keep your skills sharp, and we have more ways to practise photography at home. The main challenge is the light. Often there is not enough light, it is very directional, or it is coming from […]
What to Pack for Havasu Falls – Everything you Need to Bring!
If you’re planning a hike to Havasu Falls, then you are probably wondering what you need to bring with you. This is a great question. The 20 mile round trip hike to the falls can definitely be a challenge, and you will likely be carrying much of your gear on your back. As such, it’s […]