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A Hawaiian Sunset at Hualālai: Family, Photography, and Being Present
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There’s something about Hawaii that shifts your perspective the moment you step off the plane. The air is warmer, the pace is slower, and the ocean always seems to be within arm’s reach. On my first trip to Hawaii with both of my kids, when they were just 6 and 3, I found myself drawn […]
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Looking Up at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco
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One of the best lessons photography has taught me is simple: always look up.
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Long Shadows & a Long Weekend Hunter Valley Getaway
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When travelling in distant lands, sometimes you suddenly have those moments where you realise how far away from home you are. With kangaroos hopping across distant fields, this moment was a definitive “I’m in Australia” moment.
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Kyoto at Night: Capturing the Ambience of the Hidden Laneways
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Kyoto has a way of making you pause. It’s a place where history isn’t tucked away in museums. It’s out there on display in the temples, gardens, and narrow streets.
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Paris: Seeing through Time
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Photography, for me, has always been about framing a story. Sometimes that story is in the subject itself. Other times, it’s in the way the light, shapes, and shadows conspire to create something more than the sum of their parts.
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The Métropolitain Sign: A Parisian Portal
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There’s something about Paris that refuses to be ordinary. Even its subway entrances have more personality than some entire cities.
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Being a Tourist in Your Own City: Rediscovering Where You Live
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When we think about travel, we usually imagine somewhere far from home. Far away destinations, bustling markets, white-sand beaches. But sometimes, the greatest adventure is being a tourist in your own city.
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Finding “Fiji Time” — Sun, Sand, Snorkeling, and Stars
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Fiji has a way of pulling you back — like the tide, but with more coconuts. Fiji’s rich indigenous culture isn’t hidden away in souvenir shops or tacked onto a dance night once a week. It’s alive, woven into everyday life.
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Why Kaua‘i is the Ultimate Wild & Wonderful Wedding Destination
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There’s no true halfway point between the U.S. and Australia—unless you count the middle of the Pacific Ocean, which, while scenic, lacks amenities like chairs or land. Fortunately, Hawai‘i exists.
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A Festive Day Trip to Salzburg: Music, Markets, and Magical Moments
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A day trip from Munich, festive Salzburg has a bunch to offer. From retracing Mozart’s footprints to filling the hills with the sound of music, Salzburg is a delight to visit.
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Christmas Markets in Germany: Dream Realised. Magic & Mugs of Mulled Joy
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In Germany, Christmas isn’t just a holiday. It’s practically a seasonal personality trait. The scent of cinnamon, the soft glow of fairy lights, the sound of carollers crooning in front of 14th-century cathedrals. This stuff runs in the blood.
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Tokyo’s Gritty, Glorious Slice of Old-School Japan: Piss Alley
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Tucked away in the neon-lit labyrinth of Shinjuku, just steps from one of the busiest train stations in the world, lies a narrow alleyway that oozes with character, sizzling skewers, and a touch of Tokyo’s gritty past. Piss Alley.
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From Royal Palace to Global Icon: The Historic Journey of the Louvre
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Even from the outside, the sheer scale of the Louvre is staggering. With over 35,000 works on display, from ancient civilisations to the 19th century, it’s impossible to see it all in one visit. Every corridor leads to another masterpiece.
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Paris in Winter: Stunning Landmarks, but Missing the Holiday Magic
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The Eiffel Tower. Holding the title of the most photographed landmark in the world, it’s immediately recognisable. It should be awe-inspiring. And it is, but on our recent trip to Europe, we didn’t rank it as one of the top destinations. Here’s why.
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Marchés de Noël à Strasbourg (Strasbourg Christmas Markets)
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Maybe it’s the city’s claim as the Capitale de Noël—the “Capital of Christmas”—or perhaps it’s the blend of French and German influences, but Strasbourg doesn’t just host Christmas markets; it owns them.
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Snowflakes and Castles: Capturing the Magic of Neuschwanstein in Winter
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For years, Neuschwanstein Castle had been on my photography bucket list, an architectural daydream perched high in the Bavarian Alps.
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Disconnect and Relax: A Weekend at Boomerang Beach
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Three and a half hours north of Sydney lies an unassuming area of the world known as Pacific Palms. Nestled on its pristine shoreline sits two beaches that punch well above their weight; Boomerang Beach and Blueys.
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Singapore: A Glimpse into the City of the Future
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Singapore is one of those places that defies simple labels. It’s not quite East, not quite West, but it’s a city with a glimpse into the future. It’s tiny on the map but massive in ambition.
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Nara: Deer, Temples & Tranquility Just Outside Osaka
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When you think of Japan’s ancient soul, Kyoto usually steals the spotlight. But just under an hour from Osaka lies Nara, a charming city that was actually Japan’s first permanent capital — and it has the temples, history, and free-roaming deer to prove it.
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Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama: Finding Peace Among the Crowds
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The Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama, on the outskirts of Kyoto, Japan, is a must-visit if you’re already in the area. Nestled within one of Kyoto’s most scenic districts, Arashiyama is known for its picturesque landscapes, historic shrines, and…a lot of tourists.
I took a picture.