Faros Glyfos Sifnos Beach

Faros & Glyfos: Beach hopping in Sifnos

Faros is exactly the kind of sleepy, waterfront village I’d been dreaming of when I planned our trip to the Cyclades islands in Greece. Located on the tiny island of Sifnos, the small harbour of Faros is lined with a handful of tavernas and the water is a dazzling shade of blue. Best of all, the beach was uncrowded and I really felt like we … Continue reading Faros & Glyfos: Beach hopping in Sifnos

burleigh beach gold coast

Burleigh Beach: The Best Beach on the Gold Coast

Burleigh Beach is my favourite beach on the Gold Coast – ask most locals, and they’d likely agree. Most tourists still flock to Surfers, although Burleigh is booming these days, the once sleepy little beach ‘burb still has easygoing charm to go with its extraordinary natural beauty. With a wide, deep beach of soft white spend, not a speck of litter in sight and sweeping … Continue reading Burleigh Beach: The Best Beach on the Gold Coast

The Conservatory at The Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne

Last year, before I moved from Melbourne to New York, my friend Stef asked me to teach her a few tips on using her new camera in manual mode. I love photography, and had so much fun sharing what I’ve learned so far with her – she’s such a quick learner and has a great eye. The Fitzroy Gardens in Melbourne is a perfect place … Continue reading The Conservatory at The Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne

Central Park Autumn

Autumn in Central Park

Central Park is the best place to experience the distinct and dramatic seasons in New York. The city is extreme in every way, and the seasons are no exception. Unlike some cities which only really has summer and a mild winter, with soft transitions in between, or mild weather year-round, New York’s four seasons are all dialled up to 100. So far, Autumn (aka Fall!) … Continue reading Autumn in Central Park

Mandrakia Milos Greece

Mandrakia: Milos’ most beautiful fishing village

Mandrakia is the most beautiful traditional fishing village in Milos. The sleepy fishing village is built around a tiny circular harbour with colourful boat garages built into the sides of cliffs, a tiny church, Zoodohos Pigi, overlooking the village, and a restaurant, Medousa, with spectacular views over the crashing waves. Milos, one of the most spectacular islands in the Cyclades, has several gorgeous fishing villages … Continue reading Mandrakia: Milos’ most beautiful fishing village

Chicago River Walk Hero

The Chicago Riverwalk

I recently visited Chicago for the first time, a city that has been on my wish list for years, and mostly due to it’s renowned architecture. The Riverwalk is a 1.25 mile path along the beautiful Chicago River, where it is flanked by some of the city’s most striking architectural treasures. I started opposite The Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower and peeled off when I was just about … Continue reading The Chicago Riverwalk

A Walk around West Village, New York City

West Village is one of my favourite neighbourhoods for photography in New York City. With plenty of quiet, tree-lined streets with historic brownstones and independent cafes, bars and boutiques, it has a lively neighbourhood atmosphere while also offering a respite from the madness of New York City. West Village is the western section of Greenwich Village, and you can really feel the different in atmosphere … Continue reading A Walk around West Village, New York City

Lacock Cotswolds Village UK

Lacock: A Perfect Cotswolds Village

The English Cotswolds are the fairytale ideal of country life. Lacock is regarded as one of the best-preserved villages in the Cotswolds and was the perfect, picturesque stop to break up the drive between London and Bath. I’ve been industriously editing all my old, forgotten photos lately, and I’ve just found these photos of Lacock from a 2012 trip (yes, bit overdue).It was only a … Continue reading Lacock: A Perfect Cotswolds Village

Peak Bloom Cherry Blossoms Central Park

Peak Bloom Cherry Blossoms in Central Park

A few weeks after I arrived in New York City, I returned to Central Park again to witness the beautiful peak bloom of the cherry blossoms. Compared to the delicate colours of the first bloom of the cherry blossoms, peak bloom was outrageously pink – I could hardly believe my eyes! This time, I walked around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir and stopped for a while on … Continue reading Peak Bloom Cherry Blossoms in Central Park

cherry blossoms in central park

First Bloom Cherry Blossoms in Central Park

As with everything in New York, the seasons here are intense. Nowhere displays this better than Central Park, the city’s green lung which throughout the year moves from green to gold, to brown & white, and finally to the colours of spring – including a lot of pink! Cherry blossoms and magnolias sprinkle Central Park with shades of pale pink at the start of spring, … Continue reading First Bloom Cherry Blossoms in Central Park