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Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Travel Photography Tips for Beginners (Shoot and Edit Like a Pro)

You booked the trip, packed the camera, and imagined yourself coming home with stunning shots. Then reality hit. Your photos […]

July 21, 2026 By maverickbird
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India, Ladakh, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Fifty shades of Pangong Tso blue

Pangong Tso is closely related to the Tibetan word Lake Banggong, which means ‘long, narrow, enchanted lake ‘, and it […]

July 7, 2026
India, Kashmir, Ladakh, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Post cards from Kashmir to Kargil on Srinagar Leh road trip

On my first trip to Kashmir, I had the opportunity to explore Ladakh as well. Famously known as the “Land […]

July 7, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Kota Kinabalu Markets: A Photo Journey Through Sabah’s Local Life

Kota Kinabalu is more than stunning sunsets and tropical islands. To truly experience the soul of Sabah, head to its […]

June 25, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Sabah Photos That Will Make You Pack Your Bags Right Away

From mist-covered mountains and ancient rainforests to turquoise islands and extraordinary wildlife, Sabah is one of those rare destinations that […]

June 25, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Street Art, Travel Extras

Georgetown Penang steel sculptures

Georgetown Penang’s urban art history is relatively young. It all started in 2008 when Georgetown received the prestigious title of […]

June 24, 2026
Asia, Malaysia, Outside India, Photo Essays, Street Art, Travel Extras

Georgetown Penang street art

In my opinion, Penang wins hands-down anytime over Kuala Lumpur, and this beautiful island is full of interesting things to […]

June 24, 2026
Photo Essays, Photography, Travel Extras

Best Tips for Capturing Authentic Travel Photography

Travel photography is about much more than taking pretty pictures. The best images usually come from real experiences, unexpected moments, […]

May 18, 2026
Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Trip Photos, Uncategorized

Where Flowers Become Art: A Traveler’s Guide to the World’s Most Painterly Destinations

Every experienced traveler eventually stops buying fridge magnets. At some point, what you want to bring home isn’t a trinket […]

April 21, 2026
Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Yearly Highlights

2019 Highlights

2019 was fulfilling, yet a desolate year. I spent an enormous amount of time alone, coping with life in Cairo, […]

March 27, 2026
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