travel & photography
All beginnings are difficult? That’s not always true. At least that doesn’t apply to the question of how to get into photography – even if you think it does. You have a camera and want to start taking great pictures? Well then, read these beginner’s […]
Italy is one of my favorite countries. I’ve visited many parts of the country and yet there are still so many places I want to discover. To me, Italy is the epitome of the dolce vita. It is the food, the people, the language, the […]
Covering the 3rd and 4th arrondisements, one of the neighborhoods I enjoy meandering around the most in Paris is the Marais. The dining and shopping here is some of the best in the city, not to mention the winding cobblestone streets and its architectural charm. […]
The year is slowly coming to an end. Time for a short retrospective on my photography work this year. I have chosen juxtaposition to be my topic for this review. Juxta what? Juxtaposition refers to a side-by-side placement of elements in order either to compare […]
For the perfect northern Sicily itinerary, it’s best to start high in the North, in Palermo. The Italian city is the capital of Sicily and lies right on the coast. As there are some fascinating historical sights to visit here, I recommend to allow enough time […]
Santorini is one of the most photogenic places in the world. Blue and white dominate the scenery of the Greek island. It is not surprising that it is so popular and is literally overrun by visitors especially in the high season. Each visitor wants to […]
Guest post by Laurens Galley Have you considered going on a weekend trip with carry-on luggage only? A trip with a small and light suitcase certainly has its advantages. But what about the camera gear? The camera is allowed in your carry-on and you should […]
The Galápagos Islands are one of the most remarkable archipelagos on earth. It is a unique experience that leaves a lasting impression on me and that I will never forget. How to explore the Galápagos Islands on your own? Quite simply. With this Galápagos itinerary, […]
When you think of Alaska the first things that probably come to your mind are, cold climates, bears and crab. Well, you wouldn’t be wrong about that, but there is so much more to it than that. Alaska is full of unusual wildlife, gorgeous glaciers, […]
My photography students often ask how to get water so flat on a photograph, how to create a mystic effect with water or how to let the clouds appear dynamic. In order to create such effects, it is necessary to work with the technique of […]
Palermo surprised me in a positive way. From the 1st minute on I felt completely safe and really good in this filthy city with so many wrecked buildings. Yes, dirty and decayed. Or quite simply edgy. The city has its edges but it has one […]
6 days in the Provence is by far not enough to discover the whole region. It’s a drop in the bucket – but it’s better than nothing. My road trip through the origin of Ratatouille let me from Nice via Pignans to Gordes. Follow my […]
