I was recently invited by Panasonic to visit them at the UK Photography Show, which takes place annually at the National Exhibition Centre, just outside of Birmingham in the UK. Obviously, the opportunity to wander around a show dedicated to photography wasn’t something I was going to pass up! Since neither Jess nor I had […]
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One Week UK Road Trip Itinerary: London to Edinburgh
I grew up in the UK and have lived all over it, from Cornwall to Edinburgh. I’ve driven pretty much every road that matters between the two. This is the one week UK itinerary I actually recommend to friends visiting from overseas. It starts in London, heads west to Stonehenge and the Cotswolds, up through […]
Touring the Pitti Palace in Florence with Context Travel
You’ve got to hand it to those Italian Dukes, they sure knew how to live. Florence is a spectacular example of this, where the ruling Medici Family shaped the city – quite literally – throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. The city has no shortage of examples of the influence and money that these folks […]
2 Days in Florence and Tuscany
On multiple previous trips to Italy, I somehow failed to visit Florence. It turns out this was somewhat of an oversight, because, well, Florence is unbelievably pretty. Like, in your face, over the top, can’t quite believe it’s real pretty. Suffice to say, if you’re planning a trip to Italy, such as our 10 day […]
Homestay Hospitality on Tybee Island, Georgia
Patty makes an amazing martini. She also makes some fantastic grits. Admittedly, my experience of the latter isn’t based on years of first hand experience, what with these being the fourth plate of grits I’d ever had. So maybe we should focus on the martini. That was truly excellent, and just what I needed after […]
Travel Talk Tours Review: The Exotic Morocco Tour
We’ve explored a number of countries in partnership with Travel Talk Tours, including Turkey, Morocco and Egypt. You can read about our Jewels of the Nile tour in Egypt here, and our tour of Turkey with Travel Talk Tours here. In Morocco we did the Exotic Morocco tour with Travel Talk Tours, and this tour […]
Online Travel Photography Course: Learn How to Take Better Photos
When people learn I’m a travel photographer, I am always asked for my advice on how they can take better photos. And what camera I use. But mostly, how to take better photos. The truth is, who doesn’t want to take better pictures? Be they of friends and family, shots from your travels, images to […]
How to Spend 2 Days in Savannah Georgia
As part of our road trip through the Deep South (first stop Charleston), we spent time exploring Savannah, the oldest city in Georgia. We packed a lot into our visit: museums, historical homes, excellent food, musket firing demonstrations, and a face-to-face encounter with a mountain lion. Savannah has a lot going on. This guide is […]
Staying in Paris with Homestay
I’m thrilled to say that we’ve recently signed on to become Homestay ambassadors. What does this mean? Well, we’re going to be using the Homestay service in various destinations around the world, and then sharing our stories, adventures, and thoughts with you guys. In case you’re not familiar with Homestay, here’s a quick brief. Homestay […]
Getting Active in the Florida Keys and Key West
When I visited the Florida Keys last year, it was immediately obvious to me that this place was an activity seeker’s paradise. There’s so much to do here in fact that you might even manage to stay in shape, in spite of the mountains of delicious sea-food that are going to come your way. I […]