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 been lucky […]
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How to Organize and Find Your Digital Photos
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 (From a Local)
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 travelling in Wales and also my time living in Wales, which I did for many years. […]
A 7 to 10 Day Wales Road Trip Itinerary (Tested and Updated for 2026)
I was born in Wales and spent a lot of my childhood there, so I’m not exactly impartial when I say it’s one of the best road trip destinations in the UK. But having driven this exact route over seven days (and variations of it on other trips), I can tell you that a Wales […]
How to Make Money with your Photography as an Amateur Photographer
I’ve been a full-time professional photographer since 2010, and in that time I’ve made money from photography in more ways than I can count. I’ve sold prints, licensed images to tourism boards, taught over 2,000 students through my online course, done paid ambassador work for camera brands, shot events, contributed to stock sites, and run […]
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
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
We have taken multiple food tours in Rome over the years, and they have consistently been one of the best things we’ve done in the city. Our guide Fernanda once took us on a four-hour walk through Testaccio that ended with me eating tripe at a market stall and actually enjoying it. That’s the kind […]
What to Pack for Safari – A Detailed 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, […]
A Detailed Guide to Visiting Alton Towers: Every Ride Reviewed, Plus Tips From 10+ Visits
If you’re planning a visit to Alton Towers, you’re in the right place. We’ve put together this detailed guide to help you plan your trip to one of the UK’s best theme parks, and it’s based entirely on our own experiences visiting the park. We’ve visited Alton Towers many times over the years. I first […]