My travel chronicles - where travel planning meets travel photography
Welcome to the blog section of my travel photography website, where travel planning meets creativity, and every adventure is captured through a unique lens! Whether you're planning your first city escape or you're a seasoned traveller and photographer looking for fresh inspiration, you're in the right place.
Travel is about so much more than just checking off the top tourist attractions—it’s about diving deep into the soul of a place, savouring its flavours, discovering its hidden gems, and capturing its essence in ways that go beyond the postcard-perfect shots. Here, you'll find everything you need to craft your next adventure, from meticulously planned city guides that highlight not just the must-see landmarks, but also those tucked-away spots that make for extraordinary photos. I’ll share tips on where to stay, what to eat (especially if you're a fan of local craft beer!), and where to go to snap those unique, frame-worthy images that tell a story beyond the typical tourist narrative.
But it doesn’t stop there. Travel photography is at the heart of everything I do, and I want to help you elevate your skills, whether you're just starting out or already have years of experience behind the camera. My photography blogs are filled with practical advice on how to take great photos in a variety of settings—from the bustling streets of a new city to the quiet corners where the light hits just right. I'll also walk you through post-processing techniques that can transform a good photo into a stunning one, so you can make your memories look as vivid as the moments themselves.
And if you’re the kind of traveller who likes to maximize every trip, you’ll love my multi-city travel planning guides. These are perfect for those who want to connect the dots between cities, exploring multiple destinations in a single journey while making the most of their time and budget. I’ll show you how to create seamless itineraries that blend exploration, relaxation, and of course, plenty of photo opportunities.
Since I aim to make this content accessible to as many travellers and photographers as possible, you'll also find some of my blogs translated into German (Deutsch) and Spanish (Español). This way, you can enjoy the same in-depth guides and tips in your preferred language.
So, whether you're here to plan your next adventure, improve your travel photography skills, or simply find inspiration for your next journey, I hope my blogs inspire you to see the world in new and exciting ways. Grab your camera, pack your bags, and let's embark on this journey together—one city, one photo, and one unforgettable experience at a time!
Ultimate Central Europe Itinerary – Berlin, Prague, and Budapest Adventure
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 ...
East Coast 7-Day Travel Itinerary – your Guide to Boston, NYC, and Washington D.C. with Photography Tips
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 ...
Discover Italy in a Week - the Ultimate First-Time Travel Guide to Milan, Florence, and Rome
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 ...
How to Take Great Photos: A Beginner's Guide for Travel Photography – Part 3: Let’s get creative
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...
How to Take Great Photos: A Beginner's Guide for Travel Photography – Part 2: Mastering Composition
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...
How to Take Great Photos: A Beginner's Guide for Travel Photography – Part 1: Technical Basics
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...
My first trip to China
After planning my trip to China for almost three months and documenting my preparation in my blog post “Next Destination: Shanghai - How I plan my trip to China”, I finally made it to China end of April. So, did all the preparation and research pay off? Short answer…
Next Destination: Shanghai - How I plan my trip to China
I am a seasoned traveller that works in the travel industry and it`s fairly rare these days that I think about planning a trip extensively. Normally, I book the flights and accommodation and play it by the ear when I arrive. Obviously, I do some basic research about what to see and do.
This time it`s a bit different because the destinations are Shanghai and Beijing in China…