April 26, 2013
Three More Great Apps for Travel Photos
Back in October, we shared four photo apps to bring along as you travel. We’ve recently discovered three more must-have photography apps which are all under $2.00 Warning: These may have you leaving your digital camera behind for good! Read more »
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July 20, 2012
Photo of the Week: A Gate to the Sea
A floating gate shrouded in purity, this week’s travel photo of the week takes us across the ocean to Japanese waters and the grand entrance to the Itsukushima Shrine. Read more »
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July 6, 2012
Photo of the Week: A Plaza for a Prince
Enter a noble city in Germany with today’s travel photo of the week that was built for royalty – twice.
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June 22, 2012
Photo of the Week: Architecture with a Twist
Just put one foot in front of the other and you’re dancing. But for these two buildings and this week’s travel photo, it took a few more precise steps for the architect to get them moving! Read more »
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June 7, 2012
Photo of the Week: A Medieval Charmer
Step back in time to the hidden medieval city of Riquewihr, France with today’s travel photo of the week. Read more »
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February 22, 2012
Photo of the Week: Matsumoto Castle
Our Photo of the Week hails from a destination very near to Tokyo. Built in 1504, the Matsumoto Castle is listed as a National Treasure of Japan. Located in the Nagano Prefecture, it is only a short trip from Tokyo. Sometimes referred to as “Crow Castle” for its dark coloring and because its roofs look similar to spreading wings, the Matsumoto Castle was built as a fort during the Sengoku period. Read more »
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February 9, 2012
Photo of the Week: Sunset in Bruges, Belgium
Our photo of the week highlights an incredible city, only an hour’s train ride from Amsterdam. Like Amsterdam, Bruges, Belgium is a city set in a network of canals. It is often referred to as the “Venice of the North”. Bruges offers beautiful bridges, architecture and culture and is regarded as one of the most romantic towns in Europe. The entire city center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Pay a visit to this quaint town and find wonderful photo opportunities like this one everywhere you look. Read more »
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January 24, 2012
Photo of the Week: Setsubun Bean Festival
The Japanese don’t traditionally celebrate the Lunar New Year like many other Asian nations. Instead, the Setsubun Festival, or Bean Throwing Festival, falls in sync with the New Year celebrations across the world. Read more »
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July 25, 2011
Travel Photography Made Easy
We’ve all experienced relatives returning from trips, excited to invite the family over for a long and excruciating three hours of photo sharing. You stare at images of grandpa and grandma standing in front of endless monuments, statues, signs, etc. with the same expressions and same composition making up each photograph. While most travelers own a digital camera, few know how to compose photos that will create memorable and interesting photographs to commemorate their travels. Here are a few travel photography tips for even the most amateur of photographers. Learn how to take photos on your travels that won’t bore your relatives.
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February 4, 2011
Photo Diary: Welcome Spring
Yes, it is February, so why are we talking about spring’s arrival? It may be hard to imagine, but blossoming tulips and cherry blossoms are just around the corner in our favorite nonstop destinations, and Amsterdam and Tokyo are preparing for the colorful delights that spring brings. Tokyo’s cherry blossom festivals occur in April, but in Okinawa, the celebrations have already started. Unlike Tokyo, the cherry blossoms in Okinawa are a vibrant pink and blossom in late January to early February. Read more »