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 […]
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Airalo Review 2026: Is It Still the Best Travel eSIM?
If you’ve been reading about eSIMs for travel and wondering whether Airalo is actually worth using, you’ve come to the right place. Jess and I have been using Airalo since shortly after it launched, and we’ve used it across multiple trips in Africa, Europe and the USA. So I can give you a genuinely personal […]
How to Visit the Vatican in 2026: A Practical Guide from 30 Years of Visits
My first visit to the Vatican was as a slightly sullen teenager, dragged around St. Peter’s Basilica by my parents whilst trying to project the level of disinterest appropriate to a fifteen-year-old. It didn’t work. The Basilica is simply too big, too ornate, and too full of Bernini to be ignored, even by someone determined […]
Visiting Madame Tussauds in London: Tickets, Prices and What to Expect
One of London’s most popular visitor attractions, Madame Tussauds has been welcoming visitors since 1835. The wax museum is named after its founder, Marie Tussaud, and the London location was the first to open. Today there are more than twenty Madame Tussauds museums around the world, and we have visited a few of them over […]
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 […]
14 Creative Ways to Display Your Travel Photos at Home
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 […]
2 Days in Chicago – The Perfect Chicago Itinerary + Map and Tips!
In this guide, we’re going to share with you our suggestions for how to spend two days in Chicago. As the third largest city in the USA, there is a lot to do in Chicago. There are world-class museums, a great selection of attractions, and some foods you just have to try. There are also […]
Challenges Taking Photos When Traveling (and How to Overcome Them!)
As you would expect from a full-time travel photographer, I spend a great deal of my time taking photos when traveling. That includes everything from landscape photography in remote locations, through to food, portrait, wildlife, event, and architectural photography in destinations around the world. Over the years of getting shots on the go, I have […]
London Eye Guide 2026: Tickets, Prices and the Tips That Actually Matter
The London Eye is one of those attractions that almost everyone puts on their London list, and then spends quite a bit of time wondering whether it’s worth the ticket price. We’ve ridden it several times since 2015, and our honest answer is: yes, it’s worth it. You might even find it more interesting than […]