If you’re thinking of visiting Alton Towers, you’re in the right place. We’ve put together this detailed guide to help you plan your visit to one of the UK’s best-known theme parks. Alton Towers is located in Staffordshire England and is currently the largest and most visited theme park in the UK, featuring a wide […]
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The Best Things to do in Manchester, England
Manchester is a city located in the north-west of England. It’s well known today for its football teams, music, and food. It’s also a city with a rich past, having been at the centre of the Industrial Revolution. Laurence worked and lived in Manchester for a time, and it’s a city we both enjoy visiting […]
The Best Seine River Dinner Cruises in Paris
We have visited Paris many times, and one of the activities we always recommend folks do when visiting the city for the first time is to take a Seine River Cruise. They offer a unique perspective on the city and let you see many of the highlights of Paris as you relax onboard. You actually […]
The Best Photography Bean Bags for Safari + What to Look For
If you are planning a safari, the chances are good that you are thinking about taking a larger camera and lens with you. These can produce wonderful wildlife photos, but they also come with a downside, which is that they can be heavy and hard to hold for prolonged periods of time. Normally the solution […]
Airalo Review: Is this the Best eSIM for International Travel?
If you’re planning on taking a trip, you might be wondering what is the best way to get online when traveling internationally? Well, we have tried many options, and one of those options is the eSIM provider Airalo. In this guide, we’re going to provide a full review of the Airalo eSIM service to see if […]
Visiting the Vatican in Rome 2025: A Detailed Guide to Help you Plan Your Visit
If you are planning to visit Rome, then we think a trip to the Vatican is a must. This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the city, and one we have been lucky enough to visit several times over the past 20 years. There is a huge amount to see and do […]
Visiting Madame Tussauds in London – A Complete Guide
One of London’s most popular and well-known visitor attractions is Madame Tussauds. This wax museum, named for its founder, has been welcoming visitors since 1835. Today, there are more than twenty Madame Tussauds wax museums found all around the world, a few of which we have visited over the years. However, the museum in London was […]
Heat Haze in Photography – What It Is, How to Avoid It and How to Fix It
Have you ever taken photos that turned out less sharp than you hoped for? Even with a perfect technique and the right setup you might get frustrated that you can’t avoid soft images that seem almost out of focus. There are many reasons that an image might be a bit blurry, from focus issues to […]
Photo Display Ideas: How to Display your Photos
If you’re anything like me, you probably take a lot of photos. One of the great things about digital photography is that we aren’t limited by how much film we can buy, carry, or develop. Digital photography has made taking photos easier and cheaper, and as a result we take a lot more photos than […]
Winter Photography Clothing: Vallerret Base Layer Review
As a professional travel photographer, I find myself out taking photos in all sorts of weather conditions and climates. Whether that’s chasing the Northern Lights in Finland, shooting waterfalls in Iceland, or capturing Scotland in winter, I’m not one to let the weather get in the way of my goals. That said, I also grew […]