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The Best Food Tours in London & How to Choose

Published: 27th May 2024 by Laurence Norah - 8 Comments

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If you are planning a trip to London you are probably hoping to try some of the local British food and drink. But other than fish and chips and a pint of beer, you might be wondering what else you should be trying, and where you should go to get the best of what’s on […]

Tips for Visiting Alton Towers

Published: 15th May 2024 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

Alton Towers Tips for visiting

Alton Towers is one of our favourite theme parks in the UK. It’s home to a great many rides and attractions, from the kid-friendly rides and shows in CBeebies Land to the high-octane thrill rides such as the Smiler and Nemesis Reborn. It is the largest theme park in the UK, and we’ve have been […]

How to Organize and Find Your Digital Photos

Published: 4th March 2024 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

Photo organization

If you find yourself struggling to organize your digital photo library, you are not alone. These days, it is so easy to take thousands of photos. The hard part is finding them when we want to print them out or share them with friends and family. In this guide, I’m going to share with you […]

A Detailed Guide to Planning a Trip to Wales

Published: 25th February 2024 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

Wales Road Trip Planning Guide Castle

If you’re planning a trip to Wales, then you’ve come to the right place! In this guide we’re going to share everything you need to know to plan the perfect Wales trip. This is based on our experiences of traveling in Wales and also my time living in Wales, which I did for many years. […]

A 7 to 10 Day Wales Road Trip Itinerary with Map

Published: 2nd February 2024 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

Wales road trip

Despite being born in Wales and spending many years living in the country, I haven’t as yet shared any content about Wales on this site. Well, that is about to change. Wales is a spectacular country with a lot to offer and its relatively small size means that you can see a lot in a […]

How to Make Money with your Photography as an Amateur Photographer

Published: 22nd November 2023 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

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Perhaps one of the most popular questions I’m asked when people find out I’m a photographer is how to actually make money taking photos. People often want to know how they can make a little money as an amateur photographer. Well, in this guide I’m going to answer that question. The good news is that […]

Peak Design Travel Tripod Review

Published: 1st November 2023 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

Peak Design Travel Tripod Review

As a professional travel photographer, I’ve used a lot of travel tripods over the years, including models from Manfrotto and Vanguard. Today, I’m going to be reviewing Peak Design’s travel tripod, which I’ve been using in the field for the past several months to see how it compares to other travel tripods. I’ve actually been […]

Tips for Traveling with a Safety Razor

Published: 19th October 2023 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

Travel Safety Razor Leaf Razor

In this guide, I am going to provide tips for traveling with a safety razor.  Last year I got a safety razor for Christmas and after a bit of practice, it is now my only razor. Jess and I prefer to use a safety razor over an electric or disposable razor. Safety razors are not […]

The Best Food Tours in Rome, Italy

Published: 21st September 2023 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

Trastevere Food Tour Rome

If you’re thinking of visiting Rome, you might be thinking about trying some of the tasty Roman food on offer. And one of the best ways to do that in Rome is to take a food tour or cooking class. We suspect that when you think of Italy, one of the first things that comes […]

What to Pack for Safari – A Detailed Safari Packing List

Published: 30th August 2023 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

Safari Packing List

So you’re going on safari. Awesome! We love safaris, and Jess and I have been lucky enough to take many safaris together. But now you might be wondering what to actually pack for safari. Well, we’re here to help. We’ve taken safaris on a number of occasions in a variety of countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, […]

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