What’s in My Bag?
No matter where in the world I travel to, my packing routine is nearly always the same. I ensure I have all the essentials and whatever I need to stay comfortable, whether it’s a 1-hour commuter flight or a 10-hour…
10 Things to Do in Thailand (Other Than Visiting the Beaches)
Did you know? Thailand was once referred to as “Venice of the East”. This was due to the many original buildings that were built on stilts over the Chao Phraya River as well as the many meandering canals that were…
Japan Travel Diary: Week 2
In Japan, when people eat a good bowl of ramen, they slurp. I have to admit, I’ve done my fair share of ramen-slurping in Japan. Starting in Tokyo, of course. The ramen shops here are tiny, but the quality is…
Inside Iceland’s Ice Caves
You know what’s crazy about ice? It sings. So did the ice inside an Icelandic ice cave. I went inside prepared to nope the hell out because while I never had severe claustrophia, the sheer amount of ice simply overwhelmed…
How To: Street Photography in Black & White
Successful black and white street photography is not just about losing the colour, however: you need to learn to think and see in black & white, taking account of texture, contrast, and, of course, the crucial interplay of light and…
Chatting with Professor Davidsen from Oslo
Another episode from my series in which I chat with interesting people around the globe.
Japan Travel Diary: Week 1
From high-end sushi to quick-slurped noodles, Tokyo lives up to its rep as a culinary powerhouse. In areas like Shibuya and Shinjuku, the city delivers the crowds and neon travelers envision. Elsewhere it balances the brash with tranquil gardens and…