We love to travel, and we also love coffee. Whilst these two often go hand in hand, there are occasions when a good tasting cup of coffee is difficult to find, not available, or is really expensive. For example, you might be staying in a hotel or B&B that only offers instant coffee or makes bad tasting coffee. You might be out camping, hiking, or staying in more remote … [Read more...]
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Top Things to Do in San Diego California
If you're planning a visit to San Diego, we wanted to share our ideas for some of the best things to do in San Diego, California. Whether you are coming here for the sandy beaches, naval history, family attractions, museums, or food culture, there is a lot to do here! This isn't going to be a comprehensive guide to absolutely everything to do in the city. Instead, we're … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Best WordPress Host for Your Website
In this guide, I'm going to go over the things you need to think about when choosing a WordPress host for your site. I'll also recommend some WordPress hosting options. WordPress is one of the most popular pieces of software for creating and running a website. One of the main reasons for its popularity is that it allows people to launch and run a website with little to no … [Read more...]
Photo Backup: The Best Ways to Back up Photos on All Your Devices
These days, we all take a lot of photos, and usually across a range of devices. These photos often capture important memories and events, and serve as a digital memory of our lives. Losing your photos could be heartbreaking, which is why having a good photo backup system in place is really important. You don't want to wake up one morning to discover your hard drive or device … [Read more...]
Safari Photography Tips – How to Get Great Photos on Safari
A safari is a fantastic way to see a wide range of wildlife in its natural habitat. It's also an opportunity to take lovely photos of that wildlife! However, there are some unique challenges to taking photos on safari. In this post, I'm going to share some safari photography tips to help ensure you get the best photos when you go on safari. As a professional travel … [Read more...]
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 on our personal experiences trekking to see the mountain gorillas … [Read more...]
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 high end professional equipment with gigantic lenses. Choosing a … [Read more...]
North Coast 500 Campsites and Glamping Sites Guide & Directory
We have travelled Scotland's North Coast 500 route numerous times in all conditions. It's a spectacular route with epic scenery and a lot to see and do along the way. One of the more popular ways to experience the route, especially in summer, is to camp. This might be in a tent, a motorhome, or a caravan. Or, you might prefer something a bit more luxurious, and want to stay … [Read more...]
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 doing general landscape … [Read more...]
3 Days in New York – The Perfect New York Itinerary
Jess and I have visited New York City many times, and it's definitely a city we never tire of exploring. There's just so much to see and do! In this post, we wanted to share an itinerary for spending 3 days in New York. This will give you enough time to see many of the city's highlights, from world class museums through to famous sights and spectacular viewpoints. This … [Read more...]