There are so many beautiful cities in Europe, but Lisbon is definitely one of the best I have visited. It is the oldest city in Western Europe, with incredible historical sights, majestic panoramic views and vintage wooden trams. Lisbon is known as ‘the city of light’, owing to the sunshine which brightens the entire capital, with approximately 220 days of sunlight each year! I flew to Lisbon for a weekend break and carefully planned my trip beforehand, to make the most of my 48 hours there. Is Lisbon on your list of places to visit? Continue reading to see the best that the Portuguese capital has to offer!
Today, the snow brightened up another lockdown Sunday and brought with it some much needed cheer and happiness!
There’s no denying that 2020 has been a difficult year for us all, but thankfully the sparkly Christmas light displays have gone up around the capital, to bring some much needed joy into our lives!
Here are the displays that I love the most from this year’s collection in London’s West End. If you are not able to go and see them in person this year due to the COVID-19 restrictions in place, I hope you can enjoy them from my photos 🙂
St. Pancras International never fails to impress with it’s annual Christmas tree. This year’s display has been unveiled as the 34ft high ‘Tree of Hope’, in partnership with EL&N London (formerly known as Élan Café).
A year ago today, I jetted off to Los Angeles, surely the most glamorous city in the United States. I can’t help but reminisce on the amazing time I had with friends, from ticking the Hollywood Sign off our bucket lists, to going to the end of America’s most famous road, Route 66. The glitz and glamour of the City of Angels, together with breathtaking views, iconic palm trees, pretty beaches and incredible mountains, make this city a photographer’s heaven. Here’s the top spots I recommend for when you visit, which will no doubt add lots of sparkle to your Insta feed!
You’ll see from my travel photos that I like to be creative with my shots. My roaming backpack has my favourite photography props which I’m always eager to take out and use at any opportunity!
If you’re looking for some inspiration and want to step up your travel photography game, continue reading to see the props that I use to create unique photos!
Puddlegrams are one of my favourite kind of shots – they provide a whole new perspective to photography, with stunning symmetrical compositions and are a great way to jazz up your Instagram feed!
I often get asked how to take the perfect puddlegram – look no further as I share with you my top tips on how to take a unique reflective shot, just from your phone! The next time it rains when you’re walking down the street and you see a puddle, use what you’ve learnt here and experiment with those puddles – remember, practice makes perfect!
It’s been a difficult few weeks for all of us due to the coronavirus pandemic. We are unable to travel and are homebound for the foreseeable future. Don’t worry though – to brighten your mood, in my next series of blog posts, I’m going to inspire you on how to keep your wanderlust alive from the comfort of your own home.
In today’s blog post, I share with you the top five ways to fuel your wanderlust at home…
For my first adventure of the decade, I visited Athens and without a doubt, it exceeded my expectations! This city is filled with centuries of ancient history and colourful neighbourhoods, coupled with iconic sights, incredible views and breathtaking sunsets. It is one of the oldest cities in the world with a history that goes back over 3,000 years. The Greek capital is the perfect European destination for the gram, so look no further as I share with you the most Instagrammable spots in Athens!
After Christmas and New Year, the next thing I always look forward to is the deLIGHTful Canary Wharf Winter Lights display!
January saw the return of the award-winning displays for the sixth year. This year was the busiest it’s ever been, with thousands of people going to see the 25 dazzling installations.