Travelling unlocks some of the most beautiful experiences and memories that you will want to capture forever and revisit when you get home. However, backpacking requires you to travel light and think carefully about how you store your equipment, presenting quite the challenge for budding photographers. Here are a few…
In 2010, Austrian photographer Andreas Franke started working on The Sinking World, a long-term project intended to merge sea life and art photography. The artist organizes photo exhibitions in unlikely settings— underwater shipwrecks or in the middle of coral reefs. The famous Vandenberg shipwreck (purposely sunk off the Florida Keys to become artificial…
Embracing the past year, we’ve decided to share some of the remarkable pictures from National Geographic Photography Contest. Eruption of Gunung Rinjani (Indonesia) by Aaron Lim Boon Teck The pictures we have chosen from the nature category describe perfectly the unpredictability and beauty of nature. Enjoy! Be sure to also…
Dear Traveler, As you wander the world in search of inspiration, understanding, and your own meaningful path, your feet might decide to take you exploring the charming cities of North-Western Germany. And among them, you will come across a place of captivating contrasts that is sure to enchant and encourage…
Set among the rolling hills and vineyards of southern Transylvania, Biertan is one of Romania’s best-preserved medieval Saxon settlements. Its fortified church rises above a village of narrow streets, tall gabled houses and large wooden gates, while orchards, fields and old vineyards stretch into the surrounding landscape. Today, Biertan is…
Living with giraffes may seem uncommon for some of us weary travelers, but for the guests at Giraffe Manor hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, sharing breakfast with these pretty creatures is as natural as it gets. This interaction left us speechless and we marked the experience as a “must” on our…
Tucked away in the heart of Montmartre, Paris, there’s a beautiful spot where books, art, and café culture meet. It’s called Halle Saint Pierre, and it’s more than just a bookstore—it’s an experience to remember. The space sits inside a 19th-century covered market hall that has been lovingly transformed into…
Over the years, I’ve lost count of the number of destinations I’ve visited only to return later and find them almost unrecognizable. A quiet island suddenly packed with resorts. A traditional village slowly emptying as younger generations move away. A bohemian neighborhood once filled with hanging laundry, local cafés, and…
Dear Traveler, Should your journey take you exploring the sunny hillsides of Tuscany, you will find among its treasures the beautiful city of Cortona. Situated in the heart of Italy, this ancient Etruscan dwelling offers you all its charm and diversity. Great food, stunning masterpieces, archeological artifacts, panoramic views, and…
Nothing truly encapsulates the word ‘adventure’ better than mountain climbing. It’s physically challenging and it often involves exploring highly remote locations. With it comes breathtaking views and scenic trails. But just what are the best places to go mountain trekking in the world? There are hundreds of mountain ranges to…
