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!
Exploring Bangkok's Spiritual Gems – a Traveler’s Guide to Temples and History
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 ...
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...
Summer Pastel Colours - bring summer vibes to your photos
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 …
Bringing the Polaroid Magic to Your Photos – a step-by-step guide
Hey there, photo enthusiasts! Ever wondered how to give your digital photos that nostalgic Polaroid charm? You're in luck! Today, we'll dive into transforming your images in Lightroom and Photoshop to look just like those iconic instant prints….
My Beginner´s Guide to Lightroom – how to process your photos efficiently
I always loved to take photos especially on trips. But only when I bought my first DSLR in 2013 I also had to learn how to process my photos. Having a sophisticated DSLR (to be honest I got the Nikon D5200 which was an entry-level camera) I realized quickly…