Do you sometimes find yourself somewhere you want to take a good picture of yourself but can’t quite figure out how to go about getting it? Well, I’m here to help! In today’s guide, I want to give you some tips and advice for how to take better pictures of yourself. This will apply whether […]
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Things to Do on the Black Isle, Near Inverness, Scotland
If you’re driving the North Coast 500 or visiting Inverness (known as the capital of the Scottish Highlands), one thing you should add to your list is a trip to the Black Isle. Found about a ten minute drive from Inverness, this large peninsula has plenty to entertain you, and we’re going to highlight our […]
3 Day Paris Itinerary: How to Plan the Perfect First Visit
Three days is, in our opinion, the sweet spot for a first visit to Paris. A day gets you a taste. Two days lets you see the highlights. Three days gives you enough time to do the big attractions, wander a few different neighbourhoods, eat well, and still have an afternoon spare for sitting in […]
How to Get Around New York City: A 2026 Transport Guide
Heading to New York City and trying to work out the best way to get around once you’re there? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve visited New York many times across the years, and we’ve used pretty much every mode of transport the city has to offer, from the subway to the AirTrain to […]
Drone Accessories for Your New Drone: A Traveller’s Guide for 2026
I’ve been a professional travel photographer since 2010, and for years now a DJI Mavic has travelled with me, packed into a corner of my camera bag. It’s been to more countries than most people I know, flown everywhere from Scottish glens to tropical coastlines, and I’ve learned the hard way which accessories are worth […]
7 Day North Coast 500 Camping Itinerary (2026): Campsites, Stops and Driving Times
One of our favourite road trips in the UK is the North Coast 500, a driving route that loops around the far north of Scotland, taking in fantastic scenery, gorgeous castles, and loads of attractions. It’s rapidly becoming billed as one of the best road trips in the world, and for good reason! We’ve driven […]
How to Photograph the Night Sky in 2026 (From a Pro)
I’ve photographed the night sky from the deserts of Morocco, above waterfalls in Arizona, along the Scottish coast, and from more roadside pull-offs than I can count. After more than 15 years of shooting stars while travelling, I can tell you that astrophotography is one of the most rewarding things you can do with a […]
Driving in the UK: A Visitor’s Guide
The first driving test I ever took in the UK, I failed. A fire engine came towards me, lights going and siren wailing, on a narrow road in a village in rural north Wales, and I didn’t pull over to let it past. One mistake, instant fail. I’ve thought about that moment every time someone […]
A 10-Day UK Itinerary by Public Transport (Train & Bus)
A UK trip without a car isn’t a compromise. The country has one of the densest railway networks anywhere, the cities worth your time sit a short hop apart, and skipping a hire car also means skipping the one part of a UK holiday that most overseas visitors are nervous about, which is driving on […]
London Packing List: What to Pack for London and the UK at Any Time of Year
I lived in London for a number of years, and between us Jess and I have also visited the city many times on various trips. We’ve also spent a lot of time travelling across the rest of the UK, from the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast. All of which is to say, we know […]