I’ve been a professional travel photographer since 2010, and the gear question I get asked more than almost any other, by readers here and by students on my online travel photography course, is a simple one: which lens should I actually travel with? Usually the person asking has a camera with interchangeable lenses, a mirrorless […]
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2 Days in Rome: The Itinerary I’d Follow on a First Visit (+ Map)
Rome is one of our favourite cities in Europe, and we have visited many times over the years. We just keep coming back. The food, the history, the gelato, the way every street seems to have another two-thousand-year-old building hiding around the corner. Two days is tight, but it’s enough to see the highlights if […]
How Much Does it Cost to Travel in the UK?
One of the most common questions we’re asked from people who read our UK guides, and in particular our detailed one week and two week UK itinerary posts is: how much does it cost to travel in the UK? Of course, the answer is – it depends! There are a lot of factors to consider, […]
2 Days in Aberdeen: An Aberdeen Itinerary
Thinking of taking a trip to Aberdeen? Scotland’s third-largest city sits in the granite-grey north-east, and on a sunny day those quarried stone facades sparkle. We’ve visited Aberdeen many times over the years, in every season, and have stayed in the city for everything from a long weekend to a week-long base for exploring the […]
How to Take Good Pictures of Yourself
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 […]
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 […]