Photo Essays & Travel Shots
Photography features heavily in our travels and in documenting our journey. Here are some of our favourite photo essays and some in which travel photography features heavily. Also Travel Shots, our equivalent of photo of the day.
Travel Shot | The Ancient Walled Town of Pingyao in China
The ancient walled town of Pingyao is possibly the best-preserved in China. The UNESCO World Heritage listed town boasts alleyways, impressive watchtowers.
Travel Shot | Ali and Nino in Batumi | Georgia
On the seafront in Batumi, Ali and Nino are 8-metre tall moving statues that merge for a short embrace before moving poignantly away from each other.
Travel Shot | Our first view of Concepcion volcano and Isla Ometepe, Nicaragua
Isla Ometepe is the largest island on Lake Nicaragua (… the largest lake in Central America) and was formed by two volcanos – Maderas and Concepcion.
Travel Shot | Ushguli Village in Upper Svaneti, Georgia
Landlocked, in the heart of the Georgian province of Svaneti, picturesque Ushguli village is truly stunning and a highlight of travelling in the Caucasus.
Twelve Forts and Castles from Around the World
Forts and castles from around the world that you must visit. A photo essay featuring the finest forts and castles we have visited on our travels.
Travel Shot | Geghard Monastery, Armenia
Travel photo of the day from Armenia. A good day trip out of the capital, Yerevan, is to the stunning Geghard Monastery, 40km to the east.
The Pyramid of Tirana, Albania
Formerly known as the Enver Hoxha Museum, the Pyramid of Tirana, in Albania’s capital, is one of the city’s more unusual tourist attractions.
Travel Shot | Luoyang Old Town in China
Photo of the Day from Luoyang Old Town in China, with its traditional streets and shops. This region is recognised as the origin of Chinese civilisation.
Travel Shot | Iglesia de Santo Tomas in Chichicastenango
In Guatemala, Chichicastenango is famous for its huge Thursday and Sunday markets. It extends in all directions from the steps of Iglesia de Santo Tomas.
Travel Shot | Ancient Palmyra in Syria
A photograph of the ancient Semitic city of Palmyra taken before the devastating civil war in Syria began … one of the most incredible places we have seen.
Travel Shot | Feeding Himalayan marmots in Ladakh, India
As their name, Himalayan marmots, would suggest these cute bundles of fur can be found in the alpine grasslands of the Himalayas and on the Tibetan Plateau.
Are the People of Bangladesh the Friendliest in the World?
One thing that Bangladesh has that makes it unique and that’s the Bangladeshi people themselves. A highlight of any visit will be the people of Bangladesh.