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A True Adventurer’s Nirvana: 47 Photos of the Silk Road

A True Adventurer’s Nirvana: 47 Photos of the Silk Road

Without doubt, one of the last great adventure travel trips for intrepid travelers is along the old Silk Road. Depending on which route you choose to follow, you may end up starting as far west as Lebanon and ending in China. Some start north in Turkey and others further south. Which ever route you choose, you're sure to have a wild ride. Here is [...]

The People of Sudan: 14 Fantastic Images

The People of Sudan: 14 Fantastic Images

For many adventurous folk, Sudan is a dream destination. With everything from thriving sea ports to large cities all the way through to a humanitarian disaster and a rather successful seperatist movement, this country has practically any level of adventure one might be comfortable with. However, people are what really define a country and these [...]

7 Unconventional Pieces of Gear for the Photographic Nomad

7 Unconventional Pieces of Gear for the Photographic Nomad

Every year, thousands of photographers set off on adventure. Every year thousands of cameras a destroyed, stolen or damaged on those adventures. Hopefully I can help minimise the carnage with a few pieces of advice on gear selection. As travellers who like photography or photographers who like travel, we have a few things in common. Mainly that we [...]

18 Inspiring Photos from Myanmar

18 Inspiring Photos from Myanmar

Myanmar, or Burma as it was formerly called, is one of those places that some people shy away from visiting either due to its place as a more ‘adventurous’ destination or sometimes due to a misplaced sense of self-righteousness. As these photos show, they’re really missing out! Myanmar is an incredible country with a fascinating [...]

16 Photos of Mumbai That Show It is Still an Awesome Place to Travel

16 Photos of Mumbai That Show It is Still an Awesome Place to Travel

Since the Mumbai terrorist attacks, the city has copped a bad wrap as a dangerous place to go. The problem is that it is a beautiful place as these great photos show. When we stop visiting fantastic places like Mumbai because of an incredibly rare event, it means the bad guys win. You have more chance of dying in a car crash in your own suburb [...]

14 Stunning Photos of Afghanistan

14 Stunning Photos of Afghanistan

Aghanistan is one of the most stunning countries in the world. If you can avoid the instability of the place long enough, you can find some of the most beautiful scenery you will ever see. Check out these awesome photos of Afghanistan. Photo by US Army Photos by Abdurahaman Warsame Photo by Twocentsworth Photo by US Army Photo by [...]

7 Tips for Better Travel Photography

7 Tips for Better Travel Photography

One of the great joys of travel is getting a few photographs of the local scenery. The problem is that when our friends and family see the shots they’re usually asleep within 10 minutes. These tips will hopefully show you a few ways to add some pop to your photos and make sure you don’t send your friends to sleep. Get Closer – [...]