Travel Photo Inspiration
Photography is an experience. Photography allows you to take a new perspective on where you are, what you see and the place of which you become a part. Walk through our photo experiences to get inspired for your next destination and ideas for your next shots.
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Montenegro Coastal Photos of Budva, a Vacation Spot in Montenegro
Discover Budva, Montenegro through my photo gallery, featuring its stunning beaches, historic Old Town and vibrant scenes!
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Canada Photos of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia: A Quaint Colonial Seaside Town
I couldn’t wait to take photos in Lunenburg, and visit the famous photo spots. This colorful and unique spot on any Nova Scotian itinerary is a prime heaven for photographers.
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Canada Photos of a Visit to Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse (Canada’s Historic Gem)
On a sunny summer day, we walked around Halifax taking photos of the most popular spots for visitors. Here are our vacation photos of Halifax Downtown and Halifax Harbour.
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Canada Photos of a Visit to Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse (Canada’s Historic Gem)
Peggy’s Cove is one of the most picturesque places we’ve visited in Canada, and our photos prove it! Get a glimpse of my pictures of the historic lighthouse and village.
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New York Photos of a Sunny Day Walking in NYC Neighborhoods
Walking across NYC on a sunny day is one of my favorite things to do. Here, I’m sharing photos of Chelsea, the West Village, Greenwich Village, NoLiTa and SoHo, on a warm weekday afternoon.
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Colombia Colorful Photos of Neighborhoods and Sights in Medellin, Colombia
What does Medellin, Colombia, look like? In our photos taken of Medellin and it’s colorful streets, see what it’s like to walk around neighborhoods like El Poblado.
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Colombia Charming Photos of El Retiro in Antioquia, Colombia
We enjoyed taking photos in El Retiro, showcasing the local life on the streets and the perspectives down the colorful “carreras.” For visuals of what El Retiro is like, head into this collection of our best shots.
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New York NYC Street Photography of Manhattan’s Best Neighborhoods
Photos don’t do all of Manhattan’s neighborhoods justice, but for visuals of the street scenes, apartment buildings and pictures of what it’s like to live in NYC, see our Manhattan cityscape photo gallery!
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New England Photos of Pittsfield, Massachusetts: Heart of the Berkshires
Check out this gallery of photos of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, a city in the heart of the Berkshires, with pictures of nearby nature, sunsets, theater and shopping.
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New England Photos of Lenox: A Lovely Massachusetts Berkshires Town
Before your trip to Lenox, a beautiful town in the Berkshires, check out these summery photos of the gorgeous homes and mansions, shopping streets and cute downtown in this gallery.
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Mexico Merida Photo Gallery: Inspiration for Your Trip
These photos of Merida, Mexico, show the incredible architecture, culture, heritage and daily life in the Yucatan’s biggest city. Use this photo gallery to learn about more destinations outside Merida also.
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New York Photos of Sunrise at the Empire State Building Observation Deck
Peek into our photos of the sunrise experience tour at the Empire State Building Observation Deck in this gallery review of one of the best things to do in NYC.
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New York Visiting The Olana State Historic Site
Looking for hidden gems in the Hudson Valley? The Olana State Historic Site has some of the best photo spots in Upstate NY and one of the best scenic overlooks in New York.
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New York Photos of the Saugerties Lighthouse Trail in Upstate NY
Are you visiting Saugerties Lighthouse? See photos of hiking the short nature trail on the Hudson River, to get to one of the best things to do in Saugerties, NY.
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New York Unique Photos of Hudson, New York
See photos of things to do on a visit to Warren Street in Hudson, NY, and find one of the best places to watch the sunset in the Hudson Valley in Upstate New York.
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New York Photos of Peak NYC Fall Foliage in Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Where and when is the best fall foliage in New York City? Let us take you through one of the best places for seeing peak fall foliage in NYC, in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
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New York Where to Take the Best Pictures on the Coney Island Boardwalk
Visiting Coney Island Beach and Boardwalk? See where to take the best street photography photos at the famous Coney Island amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
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New York Photos of a Visit to the New York Botanical Garden
What should you see at the New York Botanical Garden? See photos of this NYC landmark’s gorgeous views, incredible plants and flowers and art installations.
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New York Best Fall Views in the Adirondack Mountains (Fall in Love with Fall)
Need things to do in the Adirondacks in the fall? Find some of the best fall views in the Adirondacks, with these scenic overlooks in peak foliage.
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New York Photos from the Top of the Empire State Building at Sunset
Check out photos of the view from the top of the Empire State Building at the 86th floor observation deck at sunset and at night, during a tour of this essential NYC landmark.
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Dominican Republic Capturing the Dominican Republic: A Unique Photo Gallery (Picture-Perfect)
The Dominican Republic is famous for its beautiful beaches and lively culture, so which places to visit in the DR are the most Instagrammable photo spots? See our list of photography locations.
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Iceland Travel Photography of Roads Less Traveled on an Iceland Roadtrip
How much can you see with a week-long road trip around Iceland? Find out how to get off the beaten path in these travel photos.
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Colombia Bogota Cafe Scene: Photos of Our Favorite Cafes
Where are the best coffee shops in Bogota and what are they like? Bogota is famous for its new third wave coffee scene, and you can find cool cafes in many Bogota neighborhoods.
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Mexico Mexico City Cafe Scene: Photos of Third Wave Coffee Shops
Mexico City's trendy culture comes alive through its third wave coffee shops and cafes which give a new life to its coffee scene. Experience coffee through these curated photos of Mexican coffee culture.
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Vietnam Inspiring Photos of Hanoi: Photo Gallery to Inspire Your Trip to Hanoi
Hanoi is one of the most unique places to travel and there are no dull moments for travelers who spend time in Hanoi. See our quintessential street scene photography from Hanoi.
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Vietnam Photo Tour of a Black Hmong Village Trek in Sapa, Vietnam
If you don't have time in your Vietnam itinerary to take a Sapa trekking trip, check out these photos of what it's like to trek through the Hmong villages of the northern Sapa region during travels.
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Taiwan Experience the Night Market Culture of Taipei, Taiwan
See why Taiwanese night markets are an important part of culture in Taipei. Locals and travelers love going to night markets for games, food and fun.
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Myanmar (Burma) Inle Lake: Our Favorite Travel Experience
As one of our best Myanmar travel experiences, our Inle Lake itinerary and Inle Lake boat tour showed us dancing fishermen, Inle Lake sunsets and Burmese Buddhist culture.
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Myanmar (Burma) Authentic Street Photography in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)
Every Myanmar itinerary should have a stop in Yangon, an incredible Southeast Asian city, where every street and market is an authentic place to see city life.
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Myanmar (Burma) Off-the-Beaten-Path Myanmar (Burma) Experiences at Indein
Spending a few days at Inle Lake in Myanmar gave us a chance to see the culture of Inle Lake at the Indein golden stupas.
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Myanmar (Burma) Iconic Dancing Fishermen Photos at Inle Lake, Myanmar (Burma)
Travel to Myanmar with these best photos of the iconic dancing fishermen at Inle Lake in Myanmar, who charm travelers while standing on one foot.
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Myanmar (Burma) The Most Beautiful Sunrises and Sunsets in Myanmar (Burma)
Myanmar is a beautiful travel destination, and one of the best countries for getting up early for sunrise photography, followed by sunset photography.
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Mexico Amazing Local Market & Street Food in Mexico City
No visit to CDMX is complete without traveling through the best food markets in Mexico City, where you'll see food vendors, fresh Mexican products and an authentic travel experience.
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Dominican Republic Craziest Places in the Dominican Republic: Castillo Mundo King, Sosua
Found in Atlas Obscura, this alternative top sight in the Dominican Republic should be on your travel itinerary if you like crazy architecture and getting off the beaten path in the Caribbean.
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Portugal 33 Photos of the Perfect Day in Lisbon
What does a perfect day in Lisbon look like? Take a tour of Lisbon through beautiful photos of the best of Lisbon's top sights.
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Gallery 24 Stunning Beaches to Inspire Your Next Adventure (Photo Gallery)
We've been to a lot of beaches through our travels. We've seen beaches off the coast of Colombia, Portugal, Mexico, Peru and more! Here's a collection of some of our favorite beaches from all around the world!
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Netherlands 11 Traditional Dutch Architecture Photos in Amsterdam
The beautiful old buildings that line Amsterdam's central canals have several distinct features, from the skinny widths of most buildings to the crests and designs that are unique to each, if you keep looking up.
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Netherlands Capturing Rotterdam: 17 Architecture and Design Photos (Urban Aesthetics)
Rotterdam's train station looks like a futuristic spaceship, its downtown has shiny reflective office buildings and its central canal is lined with sculptures. This city is a mix of old and new, and its face is constantly changing.
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Netherlands Amsterdam's Famous Bicycle Culture: A Photo Gallery (Ride Along)
What's faster than walking, more eco-friendly than driving and more efficient than skateboarding? The answer is bicycling, and the Dutch know how to do it…really well.
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Israel 16 Photos That Inspire You to Visit the Markets of Israel
The markets in Israel are something special. They open a window into new and unique foods, as well as a cultural experience. If you're visiting Israel, see what to expect in Israeli markets!
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Israel 28 Beautiful Pictures of Israel
After nearly two weeks in Israel, we stepped back and realized all of the colors we had seen, from Middle Eastern spices in the markets to the blue skies that accented the soft ridges of mountains in the desert.
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Mexico The 15 Best Vintage Car Photos in Valladolid
Take a trip back in time with our selection of the best photos of vintage cars in Valladolid, Mexico. From classic cars to retro buses, see why this city is a paradise for car enthusiasts.
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Mexico 12 Pattern and Design Photos From Yucatán Mexico
Mexico's Yucatan region is an eye-full of texture, patterns and designs.
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New York 10 Manhattan Bridge Photos in New York City
Walking on the Manhattan Bridge is one of those non-touristy alternatives to a larger tourist attraction, the Brooklyn Bridge. We like the Manhattan Bridge because it's a real commute and it's a place from where you can get real sights of pretty real streets.
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New York 19 Times Square Photos in New York City
If you're ready to take on New York City, head to Times Square. This is a place you go to so that you can be among thousands of people, admiring the lights, the commercialism, the skyscrapers, the people dressed up like cartoon characters or the Statue of Liberty, and wonder how everything got this way.
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Hong Kong 20 Hong Kong Night Photos
Hong Kong comes alive at night. This is a city where a noodle shop that looks drab in daytime will turn a spectrum of neon hues after dark. At 8pm, head to Victoria Harbour to see Hong Kong's skyline light up in blues, greens, yellows and purples as a laser show plays out, synchronized to music.
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Hong Kong 23 Inspiring Hong Kong Street Photos
Prepare all your senses. Hong Kong's streets will throw you smells of fried tofu and skewered meat, sounds of cars honking and people yelling to bargain for a better price in a street market. We couldn't let go of our cameras as we walked miles through Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei and Tsim Sha Tsui.
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Sri Lanka Sri Lanka's Untouched Nature: A Photo Gallery Off the Beaten Path
From Sri Lanka's Hill Country to its beaches and old colonial forts, there is one color in common: green.
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Hong Kong 12 Hong Kong Junk Boat Photos (Fun on the Water)
The city itself is composed of hundreds of islands, and these days it's common for groups of friends to hire a boat and ride for an hour out to the New Territories, where the boat will anchor and everyone can swim, taking in the scenery and sunning atop the boat's roof deck.
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Hong Kong 12 Sunset and Reflections at Hong Kong's Instagram Pier
Instagram Pier was a real place before Instagram was born. It was a pier in the Sai Wan district near Hong Kong University that served as a loading dock before it was a highly sought-out photo spot for taking reflection photos after a light rain before sunset.
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Argentina 10 Photos of Cute Dogs in Patagonia
Argentina in general has a lot of street dogs, and Dan somehow worked magic and got them to pose for him. If this doesn't inspire you to hop a plane and drive off into Patagonia, then what does?
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Peru Lima's Most Beautiful Sunsets: A Photo Gallery (Fiery Skies)
Lima, Peru, is not considered a real beach town, but its cliff-side waterfront will lead you otherwise. Get inspired by our photos to stick around from golden hour til dusk, watching the Pacific Ocean go dark.
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Colombia 14 Inspiring Guatapé Photos That Inspire You to Visit
Bring your best walking shoes to Guatapé, Colombia, where you'll walk up 659 steps to the most epic view of the surrounding area. The town of Guatapé itself is a sleepy place that is popular for its giant monolith, the Peñon de Guatapé.
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Colombia 18 Photos From Bogotá's Downtown and La Candelaria
Finding simplicity in a city full of surprises is always a fun challenge. Bogotá's neighborhoods are full of street vendors who sell everything from toys and balloons to native fruits and fried snacks. This is the way to experience Colombia!
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Portugal 23 Beautiful Beach Photos in Portugal
Traveling in Portugal will surprise you at every turn, from incredible beaches to so many types of nature. Portugal's natural wonders are easily accessible, so start your journey and get inspired by our best shots.
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Portugal 22 Architecture and Design Photos In Portugal
Portugal has incredible architecture that brings its cities to life. Get inspired by our favorite shots below for your next trip to Portugal.
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England Arundel Castle & Gardens Photo Gallery (Inspire Your Next Visit)
The curated flower gardens at the Arundel Castle in West Sussex, England, add color to the castle itself, which was built in 1067. It's old and this is a springtime wonderland!
