Renting a car is by far one of our favourite ways to explore a new destination! Over our 18 years of travelling the world, we’ve rented cars in more destinations than I can count. It doesn’t matter if you’re road trippin’ around Iceland, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, the States,…
Feature Shoot Grants 2026: Apply for a $1,000 Photography Grant
We believe in you. Keep going. Sometimes, all it takes is one person believing in your work to give you the confidence to move forward. Today, we’re excited to launch Feature Shoot Photography Grants, a new initiative dedicated to investing in photographers and the stories, ideas, and projects we believe…
Photographer Documents Water Inequality Between Utah and the Navajo Nation
“Water is life. People in the cities take it for granted and water their plants and grass. Here it’s precious. We think of water as a deity.” —Tom Holiday, Navajo Nation resident Tim Holiday on a pinnacle above his family home in Monument Valley. Like many Diné, Tim feels his…
Composing Back to Front
Photographers are always looking for things to photograph. This can be a problem. It can be a problem because photographs, the really good ones that work as a picture, are not made of things. Subjects are important, but I think we can all agree that even the most amazing subject…
5 Days in Sydney: The Perfect Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Sydney had been on our travel list for a LONG time, but somehow, despite travelling the world full-time since 2008, we had never made it to Australia until recently. We finally fixed that and spent 5 days in Sydney at the start of April. And, I have to say, it…
Staying at Gardena Grödnerhof in The Dolomites • The Blonde Abroad
Just a girl who wants both… luxury AND adventure. 🏔️✨ And Gardena Grödnerhof in Ortisei might be one of my favorite examples of exactly that!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••We spent our days exploring some of the most iconic sights in the Dolomites, then came back to the comforts of an incredible five-star hotel. Even…
Renting a Car in Iceland: Everything You Need to Know for an Epic Road Trip
Iceland is one of those destinations that’s just dying for you to rent a car and explore. Of course, you can see Iceland on organized tours, but having your own wheels gives you a completely different experience. There are waterfalls tumbling off cliffs, black-sand beaches, glaciers, steaming geothermal areas, tiny fishing…
Where to Stay in New York City: The 3 Best Boroughs for First-Time Visitors
New York City is one of those places that can feel slightly overwhelming before you arrive. There are five boroughs, dozens of neighborhoods, thousands of hotels, and an endless list of things to see and do. So, where should you actually stay in New York City? Having visited New York…
Small in Frame, Big in Story
Some of my earliest lessons in this craft served me very well—at the beginning. As I’ve grown, they have stopped being helpful. I suspect this is true for you, too. I was told to put the sun behind me. I was told to fill the frame with my subject. I…
Wellcome Photography Prize Returns with £52,000 ($70,000) for Images Exploring Health
Dream to Cure Water ©Ciril Jazbec; Image courtesy of Wellcome Photography Prize 2025 The Wellcome Photography Prize 2027 is now accepting submissions from photographers and image-makers around the world that “sparks curiosity, offers fresh perspectives and starts important conversations.” The competition, which is approaching its 30th anniversary, is free to…