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Vanguard VEO 2 265CB Tripod Long Term Review – 2020 Edition

Published: 12th October 2017 by Laurence Norah - 9 Comments

I’ve been proud to be able to call myself a Vanguard Professional since 2014, which means I’m an ambassador for Vanguard. In case you’re not familiar with the brand, Vanguard are an awesome company which manufacture a variety of useful photography accessories (amongst other things), including a range of tripods (essential for photography, read why […]

Things to Do in Sandusky, Ohio: A 3-Day Guide to the Shores, Islands and Cedar Point

Published: 6th October 2017 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

Jess is from Ohio, and over the years the two of us have explored a great many parts of her home state together. We’ve now been to nearly every corner of it (including all the best waterfalls in Ohio!), and we’re looking forward to sharing one of our favourite parts of the state with you. […]

The Devil’s Pulpit, Finnich Glen: How to Get There, What to Expect & Photo Tips

Published: 25th September 2017 by Laurence Norah - 77 Comments

Not too far from Glasgow and Edinburgh in Scotland is a moss-covered, 100ft deep gorge with an almost ruby-coloured river flowing through it. This is Finnich Glen, better known as the Devil’s Pulpit, and it’s one of the most photogenic spots in Scotland. You might recognise it from TV’s Outlander (it’s the Liar’s Spring), or […]

North Coast 500: Highlights of Scotland’s Epic Road Trip

Published: 18th September 2017 by Laurence Norah - 34 Comments

Spanning a fabulous 500 miles around Scotland’s northern coast, the relatively recently launched North Coast 500 road trip is already being lauded as one of the world’s finest drives. As we’re huge fans of road trips, and this one is practically in our back yard, naturally Jess and I took the opportunity to hit the […]

Banksy in Bristol + Lots More Bristol Street Art Locations!

Published: 10th September 2017 by Laurence Norah - 6 Comments

Jess and I currently live near Bristol. Naturally we’ve written about the area, and have put together a post detailing our favourite things to do in Bristol, as well as a detailed guide to attending the Bristol Balloon Fiesta. In this post though, we’re going to be talking about Bristol street art, with a particular […]

Visiting the Scottish Seabird Centre & Seeing Puffins in North Berwick

Published: 3rd September 2017 by Laurence Norah - 3 Comments

Jess has wanted to see puffins for a very long time, so when the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick, Scotland, offered us a trip on one of their bird watching tours at the start of puffin season, naturally we leapt at the opportunity. That first trip turned into two – we’ve now done both […]

What to Pack for the Galapagos

Published: 2nd September 2017 by Laurence Norah - Leave a Comment

Heading to the Galapagos? Lucky you! These are some of our favourite islands on earth, and you’re going to have an amazing time. Before you go though, you might be wondering what to pack for the Galapagos. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We spent nearly a month in the Galapagos, both on a tour […]

13 Best Waterfalls in Ohio (With Photography Tips for Each One)

Published: 27th August 2017 by Laurence Norah - 7 Comments

Ohio is not a state most people associate with waterfalls. I know I didn’t, at least not until Jess took me to Hocking Hills on one of our visits to see her family. She grew up in Ohio, and we have spent a fair amount of time exploring the state over the years. Enough time, […]

Caledonian Sleeper Review: Using the Sleeper Train in the UK

Published: 20th August 2017 by Laurence Norah - 28 Comments

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Sleeper trains! Jess and I are big fans, and we’ve taken them in a wide variety of countries. We’ve ridden all sorts of sleeper trains, from creaky old eastern European models through to the vintage Orient Express. We’ve also ridden one of the UK’s sleeper trains a number of times. The Caledonian Sleeper is a […]

3 Day Rome Itinerary: A First-Timer’s Plan (With Map)

Published: 13th August 2017 by Laurence Norah - 238 Comments

Three days in Rome is right. One day and you see the highlights and nothing else, two days means sprinting, and four starts to drag for most people. I first came to Rome in 1995, and I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been back since. Three days is the length I keep returning […]

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