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 […]
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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 […]
Helsinki Card Review 2026: When to Buy (and When to Skip)
If you’re planning a trip to Helsinki and you’ve started looking at the Helsinki Card as a way to save money, this review is for you. We’ve used the card on several trips to Helsinki across both summer and winter. The short version is that it saves money for most visitors, but not all, and […]
NC500 B&B Guide: Where We Actually Stayed on the North Coast 500
We’ve driven Scotland’s North Coast 500 multiple times now, and we’ve stayed in a wide variety of accommodation along the way. Hotels, guesthouses, campsites, castles, and of course, bed and breakfasts. B&Bs are our favourite way to experience the NC500. They tend to cost in the region of £90 to £180 per night for two […]
Up Helly Aa 2027: A Visitor’s Guide to Shetland’s Viking Fire Festival
On the last Tuesday of January, the Shetland town of Lerwick switches off its streetlights, sets fire to a Viking longship it has spent a year building, and throws a party that runs until eight the following morning. This is Up Helly Aa, the largest of eleven community fire festivals held across Shetland between January […]
How to Photograph Fireworks: Camera and Phone Settings That Work in 2026
We love watching fireworks shows, whether that’s the Fourth of July here in the USA, or Hogmanay back in Edinburgh, where we lived for four years. I’ve also been photographing them for over fifteen years as a professional travel photographer, at everything from the Edinburgh Military Tattoo to New Year celebrations around the world. Every […]
A Day Trip to Cambridge: Walking Itinerary, Colleges, Museums and More
I’ve visited Cambridge several times over the years, and it’s one of my favourite day trips from London. If you like compact English cities you can see properly in a single day, a day out in Chester is another I’d happily recommend. Under an hour by train from King’s Cross, it’s compact enough to see […]
Ski Holiday Packing List: What to Pack for a Ski Trip
If you’re planning a ski trip, you might be wondering what to pack. Well, with our guide to what to pack for ski trip we’ve got you covered! We’ve been on many skiing holidays in countries around the world, including the USA, Austria, France, Spain and even Scotland! From all these trips, we’ve pooled our […]
How to Reduce Image Sizes for WordPress, Social Media, E-Mail & More!
As a photographer who is also a blogger, I am often asked how to reduce image sizes. This can be useful for a variety of reasons, from sending an image by e-mail, through to optimizing images to improve website loading times. I thought a post explaining exactly how to reduce image sizes in general, and […]
Game of Thrones Iceland: Every Filming Location with Map and Directions
Iceland was one of the most important filming locations for Game of Thrones, appearing in every season from Season 2 onwards. We’ve visited and photographed every filming location on this list, and in this guide we’ll show you exactly where each one is, which scenes were filmed there, and how to get to each spot. […]