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.Soviet ‘street art’ in the Ukrainian city of Zhytomyr
In Zhytomyr we noticed these Soviet-era plaques on the side of the PJSC Ukrtelecom (Ukrainian National Telecommunications Operator) building.
Travel Shot: A Romantic Moment on Wroclaw’s Stary Rynek in Poland
Today’s travel shot is a surreptitiously-snapped shot of a romantic moment on Wroclaw’s Stary Rynek – the Market Square in the Old Town.
Window Shutters in George Town, Penang | Malaysia
Penang’s George Town is full of heritage buildings many with beautiful window shutters. Don’t forget to look up when walking around the UNESCO-listed town.
Travel Shot: Black Dragon Pool in Lijiang, China
Black Dragon Pool is one of Lijiang’s (and Yunnan’s) most dramatic sites. It gets busy, so to avoid the crowds, late afternoon is the best time to visit.
St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta
Getting to view Valletta’s St. Paul’s Pro-Cathedral from within the city itself is a tricky thing. It disappears from sight among the maze of backstreets.
Visiting Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco
Photographs of the beautiful Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco along with information and travel tips on visiting the mosque.
In Photos: The Roman City of Leptis Magna in Libya
Photographs of the Roman City of Leptis Magna, the most magical Roman ruins I have seen to date. All photos were taken during my past visits to Libya.
Alternative Kyiv: the State Aviation Museum
Looking for alternative things to do in Kyiv? Plane spotters, transport geeks, and lovers of all things retro will enjoy the State Aviation Museum.
An A to Z of Ukraine
For a bit fun, and hopefully some travel inspiration, here is an A to Z of Ukraine. From Andrew’s Ascent to Zhytomyr and everything in between.
London’s Magnificent Seven Cemeteries – Kensal Green Cemetery
Photographs of Kensal Green Cemetery in London, one of the city’s historical graveyards; part of a group known as the ‘Magnificent Seven’.
In photographs … Magnificent Ladakh
A photo essay featuring images that capture the beauty of Ladakh, one of India’s most photogenic regions, in the heart of Himalayas.
The Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum in Minsk
Belarus: An impressive dose of Combat and Propaganda Art at the Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum, one of Minsk’s most impressive museums.