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The Dead Sea is a unique natural wonder and a popular tourist destination. That saltwater lake is situated at the lowest point on Earth, more than 400 meters (1,300 feet) below sea level. Bordered by Jordan to the east and Israel and Palestine to the west, the Dead Sea is a major tourist attraction in…

Amman, the capital and largest city of Jordan is located in the northwest part of the country, on a hilly area between the fertile Jordan Valley and the desert, and has a lot to offer.   The city has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. It was originally known as “Philadelphia” during…

  Wadi Rum is a magnificent desert located in southern Jordan, and is one of Jordan’s most popular tourist destinations It is also known as the Valley of the Moon, for good reasons.   Wadi Rum is situated in the southern part of Jordan, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) east of the coastal city of…

Petra is an ancient city located in the southwestern part of Jordan (western Asia) and clearly, a must-see if you visit Jordan.   Petra was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom and flourished as a major trading hub between the 4th century BC and the 1st century AD. The city is renowned for its stunning…

Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in the West Indies, Saint Lucia is, in my little view, the most beautiful Caribbean Island, especially with its Iconic Gros Piton and Petit Piton UNESCO World Heritage Sites.   Saint Lucia is the only country in the world named after a woman (by the French),…

Barbados, sometimes called “Little England” or Bimshire” is the most easterly country in the Lesser Antilles Caribbean chain, and a gorgeous place for vacations The former British colony is today a unique country with a blend of traditions and cultures with many great gems to discover for nature lovers or photographers. My post aims to…

That post aims to provide an overview of some of the amazing places to see in Tokyo, the beautiful modern capital of Japan…   … as well as areas close by that you should not miss, like Mount Fuji (only 90 minutes away) … …and the famous & cute snow monkey near Nagano (OK, farther…

Japan’s icy northernmost island is famous for its world-class powder snow, natural hot springs, delicious seafood, and much more. Much of the island is wild and unspoiled, making it a paradise for nature lovers and travel photographers Hokkaido is an all-year-round destination, but winter brings many travel photography opportunities 🤩. My short article is by…

Kyoto was the capital of Japan for more than 1300 years. With 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, more than 1600 temples, incredible gardens, amazing people, colorful ancient shrines, superb food, and so much more, this is a destination to see within your lifetime, for sure, especially if you are passionate about travel photography! I did…

Greece is famous for its capital Athens and an endless list of gorgeous islands like Santorini or Milos.  When you visit Greece, there is however one place in the continent that you shouldn’t miss: The Meteora Monasteries. Situated in the prefecture of Thessaly, Meteora, 375 km north of Athens, is a place of unique geology…

Vientiane, the biggest city and capital of Laos, is a quiet and sleepy city full of wonders from its Buddhist temples to the French colonial-influenced architecture. Vientiane on its own is worth a visit for a couple of days, even if the main touristic attractions are in Luang Prabang and in South Laos  (you can…

The most visited areas of Laos, are Vientiane and Vang Viet (Luang Prabang) areas. You can check (in the links) my articles on those amazing places 😊- Fewer visitors take the time to visit the south which has however many wonders to discover,  from the Bolaven plateau and its stunning waterfalls and  lush forests landscape,…

Luang Prabang in the Northern part of Laos is rightly considered one of the most beautiful cities in Southeast Asia. The political and religious heart of the city is located on a small peninsula between the rivers Mekong and Nam Khan, with endless mountains and lush forests surrounding it. The very quiet and serene town…

Milos is a beautiful, horseshoe-shaped volcanic island, and the most southwesterly island of the Cyclades in Greece. With its unique volcanic scenery and an extraordinary array of more than 70 beaches, the” island of color” is a top destination for any nature or travel photography lover. You’ll find there and below as well old Cycladic-style…

Santorini island (Thera) is renowned for its sublime natural beauty, its pearly white buildings adorned with bougainvillea, its blue-domed churches, its incredible sunsets, and much more … This paradise is one of the most romantic Greek Islands to visit and therefore attracts millions of visitors from around the globe so you will not be alone…

Camargue is a natural region between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the Rhône, south of the city of Arles in France. This is the largest river delta in Western Europe, with many natural wonders, amazing wildlife, and vibrant traditions. I did publish a while ago an article on that gorgeous place but…

Namibia has some beautiful, unique, and extraordinary scenery and after a first visit there a few weeks ago, it became my number one favorite place as a photographer… The lights and colors are surreal there, to the point that the photography work is not to enhance further the reality but oppositely to try to get…

The Gorgeous Guadeloupe French island is part of the Caribbean Leeward Islands. Floating like a butterfly on turquoise water, the duo of main islets – Grande-Terre and Basse-Terre – stretch out like two fluttering wings. Beyond those very different islets, are, as well gorgeous smaller islands like the famous Les Saintes and Marie Galante.  …

The two most beautiful times to visit Stockholm are (in my view) the white nights around June and the magic lights around Christmas and year-end.   The capital of Sweden becomes a true winter wonderland in December when the temperature dips below freezing, allowing the snow and the ice to enhance further the Old Town…

You’ll find in this post a sample of amazing locations to visit South of Thailand, between Phuket and Krabi, and around the world-famous Phang Nga Bay. I need to disclose that, despite careful planning to be there during the sunny and dry season, the weather during my stay was challenging (really crap 😢 ) so…

Bangkok, the amazing and vibrant capital of Thailand is one of my favorite cities on our little planet. Beyond the amazing culture, food, kindness of the people, and much more, the blend of ancient architecture and traditions with the modern city is a paradise for travel lovers and photographers   I produced already a post…

The Réunion Island is an overseas department of France located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Mauritius and east of Madagascar. Its nickname of the Intense Island is more than well-deserved: The island hosts the most active volcano on earth, an incredible diversity of microclimates and landscapes, amazing beaches, charming towns, a melting pot of cultures…

Camargue is a natural region between the Mediterranean Sea and the two arms of the Rhône, south of the city of Arles in France. This is the largest river delta in Western Europe, with many natural wonders, amazing wildlife, and vibrant traditions. This post aims to highlight (through many images) eight gorgeous places for travel…

Following my post about 5 places in Tanzania to see before you die I received quite some emails asking for more detailed information on Zanzibar, so here I go to satisfy the few that read my stuff but with less love for wild animals than for pristine beaches 😳. So, the famous Zanzibar archipelago is…

If you’re looking for the best travel photography locations in Provence (South of France) to discover amazing lavender fields and charming villages, I believe that my little post can help you 🤩!.. Here is my choice of 10 iconic locations (out of many) in the Vaucluse, Drome, and Haute-Provence areas where lavender fields can be…

The Calanques is a famous and amazing National Park on the Azure Mediterranean coast of France, between Cassis and Marseille. After a few trips and 150 K++ steps, I feel I have earned (and sweated 😰) the right to do my own little ranking of the most beautiful Calanques and hikes to discover them 😊…

Cape Town in South Africa is clearly in my top 5 ( or 10 😇) cities in the world. With pristine white sand beaches (the Atlantic Ocean is however chilly there 😰), amazing mountains, magnificent wildlife, vineyards, great food, etc, this is clearly a must-see place! So here is my shortlist of 7 spots not…

If you’re looking at an escape from your home office walls, the 63 USA National Parks offers endless stunning natural wonders to discover. As I was lucky enough to visit so far 2/3 of those wonderful places, you’ll find below a selection of my preferred 20, which is by definition an unfair choice as they’re…

Bangkok, the amazing and vibrant capital of Thailand has many identities, from a holy city to the city of Sin 😅. The mix between the fantastic temples and history with the modern city with incredible energy is, as well, one contrast that makes Bangkok very special. That post does not intend to provide a holistic…

Buenos Aires is a fantastic city with a lot to discover, great architecture, culture, nightlife, and of course the best beef -parrillas- on earth 🤩. Beyond the Carlos Gardel Song “Mi Buenos Aires Querido”, the city is often called the Paris of Latin America, for good reasons. The city founded in the 14th century and…

Bryce Canyon National Park in southwestern Utah (USA) is famous for its worldly unique geology. That wonder attracts more than a million nature lovers visitors every year. This is actually not a canyon but a collection of natural amphitheaters. The amazing colors, permanently changing with the light and the weather makes Bryce canyon one of…

Bolivia is an amazing country with great contrasts, from the Andeans Altiplano to the Amazon rainforest, offering amazing landscape photography opportunities.  The country has the world’s highest of almost everything: highest capital (La Paz 3650 m), highest city, highest lake, forest, etc. The country offers endless stunning natural beauties, as well as preserved cultures (and…

Ireland’s beautiful greenery (and Willing Drennan’s poem) are likely at the origin of the Emeralds Island’s nickname, which is well-deserved. Rainy and often challenging weather (especially fora photographer 😢 ) clearly contribute to it… and actually adds to the island’s beauty! There are also 30 000 castles and ruins on the island, like the beautiful…

Las Vegas is a fascinating place (and a landscape photography paradise), full of contrasts and constant transformation. I’ll soon dedicate a post to this city but I first wanted to cover something a bit different about this crazy place. For decades, as soon as a casino is demolished, a new one is born. Memories and…

Singapore is an island city-state on the southern coast of Malaysia, known as the “Garden City” for its lush vegetation. It is one of only three surviving city-states in the world (with Monaco and the Vatican City). Singapore became independent from the British in 1965 and it is now a vibrant place and one of…

Every year in October, the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, USA offers nine days of spectacular hot air ballooning events, a photographer paradise, As it has been canceled this year due to COVID, I thought I’d dedicate my weekly post and image-sharing to this stunning yearly event, the week it was supposed to…

Kyoto was the capital of Japan for more than 1000 years, now with 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites, more than 1000 Buddhist temples, incredible gardens, colorful ancient shrines, superb food, and so much more. A destination to see within your lifetime, for sure, especially if you are passionate about travel photography! This city, located in…

Cinque Terre (“Five Lands”) is made of five villages on the Italian Riviera, in the region of Liguria. The villages, coastline, and amazing surrounding hillsides are a national park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This iconic place is undoubtedly high on many global lists as one of the most beautiful, romantic, and charming places…

Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors, is one of the most celebrated Indian festivals and is both amazingly fun and colorful, as well as rooted in ancient traditions and mythology. This celebration is undoubtedly a must-see – at least once in a lifetime. As such, my article intends to orientate you on the why, what,…

How to organize an amazing experience for Loy Krathong Thai people love celebrations and festivals. Their country has more major festivals than new moons – but, out of all their events, the Loy Krathong festival of lights is truly one of the largest and most beautiful festivals, as well as a Heaven for travelers and…