We share some of our favourite shots from locations we’ve visited all over the world. Christina’s incredible travel photography captures picture-postcard perfect scenes of places that make you want to book flights right away – and there’s always a few handy hints or interesting travel tips as a bonus.
Venice is a city that seems made for tourists, but there is a real heart beneath the crowds. Come and explore the tiny alleys and canals that make up this iconic Italian city that you must visit. Here are some of our favourite shots and memories from one of the world’s truly romantic cities. From … Read more
Bruges has travel goals in abundance: elegant architecture, stone bridges spanning Venice-like canals, history going back to the Romans and UNESCO-listed beer – but aren’t we missing something? Over the ages, Bruges has gone through a number of metamorphoses… or perhaps ‘identity crises’ is more like it. Today, Bruges is a tourist haven. Its pretty … Read more
Italy’s north is a gemstone necklace of azure lakes, a string of incredible beauty that attracts romance amid silhouette mountains. Lake Iseo and its island mountain – Monte Isola – may not be as famous as its neighbours, but its beauty is undeniable. Click here to skip down to our Postcards from Iseo. I’m sure … Read more
For thousands of years, the Maya civilisation ruled Mexico. Their cities, temples and fortifications dot the landscape, leaving us to wonder at an advanced ancient society whose mystery and legend are the very bones of a nation. In the far eastern spur of Mexico, almost touching the arm of Cuba, the Yucatan Peninsula hugs the … Read more
Bangkok’s Chinatown is a gallery of gastronomy – a humble playground of hawker food that, in recent years, has finally won the attention of Michelin awards. The colour, light and movement of this delicious marketplace is a photographer’s dream. Flames leap from busy grills and savoury smoke fills what little space the crowd leaves – … Read more
Sandwiched between Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano is at risk of being overshadowed by such surrounding beauty. But Lugano more than stands up for itself. And as it weaves across the Swiss and Italian borders, Lake Lugano offers unique cultural experiences too. Shimmering amid the towering mountains of southern Switzerland and leaning out … Read more
Naturally photogenic, openly friendly and one of the safest destinations we’ve visited, Cuba is a photographer’s dream. Here are some of Christina’s favourite shots from Cuba, plus our 5 top tips for taking photos in Cuba too. Cuba’s fascinating cultural make-up, its political stance and its recent history has made this Caribbean island nation a … Read more
Okinawa, Japan is an enigma in an already mysterious country. Not only is it nothing like a lot of the mainland in its culture, history or cuisine, Okinawa also looks completely different. Here are our Postcards from Okinawa, Japan. Japan is one of those incredibly photogenic countries – even everyday moments there are interesting. Our trip … Read more
I first visited Byron Bay over 10 years when we were backpacking down the east coast. Sitting on the most easterly point of Australia, Byron is the first place to see the sunrise in Australia. This small coastal community has really developed into a haven for those seeking escape. We’re pretty spontaneous travellers and as … Read more
Exploring the Kimberley Region with National Geographic is one of our all-time travel highlights. The beauty, grandeur and sheer inimitability of the Kimberley coupled with the intrepid spirit of National Geographic made this a trip of a lifetime. Mrs Romance took so many photos on our 12-day voyage we couldn’t fit them all into our … Read more