Experience the grandeur of the Austro-Hungarian Empire through a journey from Vienna via Bratislava to Budapest. This seamless travel itinerary will guide you through the rich history, cultural heritage, and vibrant atmospheres of these three extraordinary cities, ensuring an unforgettable adventure. If you have more time ...

Nestled in the heart of Europe, Bratislava often stands in the shadow of its more famous neighbours, Vienna and Budapest. Yet, this Slovak capital holds a rich history and cultural depth worth uncovering. Over the centuries, Bratislava served as a significant centre for various empires.

Once part of the Hungarian Kingdom and later the Habsburg Monarchy, Bratislava (then known as Pressburg) ...

If you’re planning a trip to Europe and don’t want to spend too much time traveling between cities, Berlin, Dresden, and Prague are excellent options. The travel between these cities is not just convenient and comfortable but also scenic. In particular, the train ride between Dresden and Prague is one of the most picturesque routes in Europe, perfect for travel photography ...

These days, our mobile phones have lenses and settings that can easily compete with modern DSLR and digital Mirrorless Cameras. It’s no wonder that many of us think that a phone can capture similar photos and turn everybody into a professional photographer. Well, unfortunately, it’s not that easy. While technology plays a part in taking amazing photos ...

The itinerary spans eight to nine days, with two to three days in each city. Berlin is the starting point as the airport is well connected with a good selection of international and intercontinental routes. Vienna has some good connections as well, especially if you are coming from Asia, Australia or New Zealand. Whichever direction you are travelling you’ll have a great time ...

Why Bangkok's Spiritual Side is Worth Exploring - If you are regular reader of my blog posts, you probably noticed that I reference and write about Bangkok often. I love to visit the city, and one of the many reasons is that it combines very well the modern city live with ancient spirituality based in Buddhism. Buddhism is deeply ingrained in Thai society, and even young people today respect ...

This itinerary includes three of my favourite cities that I can visit over and over again: Berlin, Prague and Budapest. But if you want to see more while you’re in Central Europe, I hope this blog can help with your travel planning. As usual, I will include some hidden gems and some scenic, unique travel photography spots. Backpackers love this route since it’s easy ...

Bangkok is one of those cities in the world that is constantly changing and same-same at the at the same time. Last time I visited was in December 2019 right before Covid and wanted to return ever since. But due to restrictions and the unbelievably expensive flights it took me until September this year to make it back. Preparing my trip, I planned to visit sights I haven’t been ...

Prague has a long and rich history. First as capital of Bohemia in the Austrian-Hungarian empire and then as capital of Czechoslovakia in the Cold War era. Today it’s the capital of the Czech Republic and a main stop for Backpackers and other traveller through Central Europe. It also played an important role in Jewish life in Europe. It’s the city where the most famous story ...

Turing is probably best known for being the home to the industrial giant Fiat and the famous coffee brand Lavazza. It is still an industrial powerhouse in Italy, but the city offers a rich history especially as it was the seat of the prefecture Po during the reign of Napoleon. It’s normally not on the radar of tourists visiting Italy, but it makes for a perfect long-weekend ...

The United States of America are one of the biggest countries in the world and planning a trip can be taunting. Where to go? New York City (NYC), Florida, California, Chicago, New Orleans, Hawaii, Las Vegas… There are so many places worth visiting and seeing, so here a guide that allows you to visit three major cities on the East Coast in one week. These cities as well offer plenty ...

There are not many cities that represent the imperial time and grandeur in Europe the way Vienna does. As the former capital of the Austrian-Hungarian empire its influences stretched over most of what is today Central Europe, Eastern Europe and the Balkans. The cultural mix from these past times is still visible today. Vianna makes a great weekend escape or stop-over on your way to Budapest ...

Who doesn’t dream of exploring Italy with all the gorgeous cities, the delicious food and the incredible landscapes. On the other side, who of us has the time to do it? I am lucky enough to had to chance to visit and explore Italy’s cities on different trips. But those of us that don’t live in Europe that can’t just hop on a plane to visit Venice for a weekend ...

After the technical basics and a brief introduction to concepts for a great composition in Part One and Part Two in this series, it is now time get creative. I will explain how you can use light, colour, and focus together with the composition to make your images pop.

Light in Photography - Photography literally means drawing with light...

For me Previsualisation is key in photography and to taking a stunning photo. It’s basically the picture you have in mind looking through the viewfinder or the display. It isn’t always a conscious process, at least not for me. Most of the time it’s more a feeling that something just doesn’t look right. On the other side it can be a very conscious process like the night shot I took of the New York skyline. The reason why...

Quite a few of my friends asked me how I take such good photos and if I could give them advice on how to improve their photography. Unfortunately, it’s not just one thing that makes a photo the perfect one. There are many techniques and concepts that can help you. Obviously, I want to help my friends and so the idea of writing a blog which can also help you was born. I started off putting one blog post together...

Budapest is one of those cities in the world that evokes a certain fascination, and I haven’t met anybody, be it first-time or seasoned traveller, that doesn’t want to go back there. Next to Berlin and Prague, Budapest is on everybody’s bucket list that travels through Central Europe and for good reasons: the history, the museums, the food and the nightlife. For travellers that are also photo enthusiasts it offers plenty of opportunities for unique images. For me the city has a very special place in my heart ...

One of the most cosmopolitan and photogenic cities in the world always was, is and will be London. If you travel and love travelling one way or the other, you will pass through this town along the Thames River. For teenagers, I once was one of those, London has a certain appeal with its fashion trends, music, or art scene. It is also a gateway for most tourists to Europe...

For me Florence embodies perfectly the Dolce Vita with the smell of freshly brewed Espresso, strolling along winding streets with history around every corner and enjoying local food. Florence is more than a destination; from the astonishing dome of the cathedral to the timeless elegance of Michelangelo’s David, Florence offers a journey through the annals of art …

With the summer in full swing chances are good you already have plenty of photos to remember the fun time with your family and friends. Recently I stumbled upon an editing process (by Kyeler Steele on Instagram) to bring out the summer vibes in my images and I thought it’s a good opportunity for me to share it with you.
Summer pastel colours harmonize well with the natural sunlight …