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2 Days in Milan: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Time Visitors

Published: 4th September 2022 by Laurence Norah - 3 Comments

2 Days in Milan - Milan Duomo Exterior

Milan is the second largest city in Italy after Rome and the capital of Lombardy. Most people know it as a fashion capital, but there’s a lot more going on here than high-end shopping. The city has spectacular art, including one of the most famous paintings in the world, Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper. It […]

The Best Water Filters for Travel + Everything You Need to Know

Published: 19th August 2022 by Laurence Norah - 14 Comments

Travel Water Filter

If you are planning a trip or outdoor adventure to a destination where the local water might not be safe for drinking, you might be considering packing a water filter. This might be a backcountry camping trip, a hiking trip, or a trip overseas where you aren’t sure if the tap water is safe to […]

VIP Vatican Key Master’s Tour Review – Is It Worth It?

Published: 15th August 2022 by Laurence Norah - 12 Comments

VIP Vatican Key Masters Tour

The Vatican Museums are one of the most popular attractions in Rome, and it’s easy to see why. Opened over 500 years ago, they house the massive collection of treasures that the Catholic Church has gathered over the centuries, from ancient marble statues to Egyptian mummies to modern art paintings, and everything in between. In […]

15 Things to do in Entebbe Uganda

Published: 15th July 2022 by Laurence Norah - 8 Comments

Entebbe Botanical Garden_by_Laurence Norah

If you’re heading to Uganda, there’s a high probability you’ll fly into the international airport in Entebbe. Whilst many visitors head straight out on a safari or gorilla trek, we think there are plenty of things to do in Entebbe to make it worth spending at least a day or two of your trip. We’ve […]

Best Monitor for Photo Editing in 2026: A Photographer’s Guide

Published: 4th July 2022 by Laurence Norah - 12 Comments

Monitor for Photo Editing_by_Laurence Norah

In my opinion as a photographer, one of the best upgrades you can make to your photo editing workflow is a large high-quality monitor. Even if you primarily do your photo editing on a laptop, an external monitor for use when you are not on the move can be a great investment. It’ll give you […]

How to Get Safe Drinking Water When Traveling

Published: 26th June 2022 by Laurence Norah - 14 Comments

Grayl and Lifestraw Water filters_by_Laurence Norah

If you are planning a trip, you might be wondering how to ensure access to safe drinking water on your travels. For example, you might be planning a backcountry camping trip, a hiking trip, or a trip overseas where you aren’t sure if the tap water is safe to drink. Whatever the reason, access to […]

Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda – A Complete Guide

Published: 11th June 2022 by Laurence Norah - 3 Comments

Chimpanzee Trekking Uganda

Are you planning a trip to go chimpanzee trekking in Uganda? Or perhaps you are just generally interested in learning what a chimpanzee trekking experience is like. Whichever it is, we think this guide will help you. We’ve put it together based on our experience trekking to see chimpanzees in Uganda. Along with gorilla trekking, […]

2 Days in Barcelona: The Complete Itinerary (With What to Book in Advance)

Published: 31st May 2022 by Laurence Norah - 4 Comments

2 Day Barcelona Itinerary

We’ve visited Barcelona somewhere between five and eight times over the past decade or so (I’ve genuinely lost count), and it’s one of those cities that keeps pulling us back. There’s always something new to photograph, a side street in the Gothic Quarter we haven’t wandered down, or a Gaudi building we want to see […]

AeroPress Review: Reviewing the AeroPress and AeroPress Go Coffee Makers for Travel

Published: 22nd May 2022 by Laurence Norah - 6 Comments

Review AeroPress Original vs AeroPress Go

We love to travel, and we also love coffee. Whilst these two often go hand in hand, there are occasions when a good tasting cup of coffee is difficult to find, not available, or is really expensive. For example, you might be staying in a hotel or B&B that only offers instant coffee or makes […]

Top Things to Do in San Diego California

Published: 1st May 2022 by Laurence Norah - 6 Comments

Things to do in San Diego

If you’re planning a visit to San Diego, we wanted to share our ideas for some of the best things to do in San Diego, California. Whether you are coming here for the sandy beaches, naval history, family attractions, museums, or food culture, there is a lot to do here! This isn’t going to be […]

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