Tag: Photography
Memories of an AFCON
Sri Lanka: Mountains, rain and sickness
Vietnam by train
Hitting Ho Chi Minh City
I knew Ho Chi Minh City would be loud, I knew it would be busy and I knew it would seem manic after the calmness of Cambodia. However, what I didn’t know was that my taxi driver would play chicken with a 40 seater bus, whilst in the wrong lane, on the drive from the […]
Read More Hitting Ho Chi Minh CityIsland life
Five tips to improve your photography
Case study: Samui Elephant Sanctuary
Angkor Wat: a true wonder
“It never normally rains at this time of year sir, perhaps you’d like to buy a poncho?” It wasn’t meant to be like this. I had planned the ultimate Instagram photo and it involved a 3:45am alarm and the sun rising above the main temple at Angkor with me snapping away whilst elbowing the other […]
Read More Angkor Wat: a true wonder23 photos to show why you should never visit Laos
23 photos to show why you should never, ever, visit Laos. 1. The night markets are ghastly 2. The waterfalls are ugly 3. There are no places to enjoy a beer with a view 4. Terrible sunsets 5. Mundane architecture 6. Disappointing views 7. Horrible food 8. No history 9. Little religious heritage 10. Boring […]
Read More 23 photos to show why you should never visit LaosLuang Prabang: the star of the show
Admittedly my first interactions with Luang Prabang were far from perfect. My arrival at 10:30pm after a seven hour bus journey was followed by heading straight to A&E to treat a broken hand. These aren’t the picture-postcard moments associated with this UNESCO World Heritage Site, but after a few painkillers, a long sleep and a […]
Read More Luang Prabang: the star of the showI’m off
That’s right, I’m out of here. I’m taking 8 months off work and I’m going to see parts of the world I’ve never been to before, armed with my camera, pen and pad (ok, iPad). This decision has been a long time coming and to be honest I’m pretty nervous. I don’t know many 33 […]
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