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Meet Bella, photographer and documentary producer. A lover of wide open spaces, engaging characters, and vibrant colours.

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Sweat And Leather At Chouara Tannery, Morocco

Leaning over the balcony rail with my camera, I watched the tannery workers in…

5th May 2019

Digging for Opal in Coober Pedy, Australia

We humans are obsessed with shiny, sparkly things, going to phenomenal lengths and expense…

1st January 2019

A Night on The Sleeper Train In India

The classic image of Indian rail travel, in many Western minds, is the one…

30th January 2018

ANTARCTICA

The mysterious seventh continent.

Remote, untouched, pristine, Antarctica is a place of extremes.

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Wildlife Photography

60+ Awesome Antarctica Photography Tips

Antarctica is a photographer’s dream. The wildlife, the icebergs, the huge open landscapes, the…

13th February 2020

Photographing Wildlife – 19 Tips For Beginners

Photographing wildlife is my favourite type of photography. There’s nothing quite like the feeling…

2nd November 2019

Amazing Animals Of Uganda: A Photo Guide

If you’re a wildlife lover, you may well have dreamed of taking a trip…

21st September 2019

The Great Outdoors

Ol Doinyo Lengai – Climb the Mountain of God

Most climbers travelling to Tanzania have only one target in mind: the towering summit…

14th January 2019

How To Climb Kilimanjaro In 10 Steps

So your itchy feet have got the better of you and you’ve decided you want to…

9th December 2018

Nyiragongo Volcano: Trek To The World’s Largest Lava Lake

Imagine a place straight out of fantasy and mythology: a portal to the centre…

22nd May 2018

Travel Photography

Glamping in the Sahara Desert, Morocco

As a travel destination Morocco just about has it all: beaches, mountains, deserts, vibrant…

11th April 2019

Pearl Farming in Australia – How to Grow a Pearl

Ah, pearls. Those gorgeous, lustrous, perfectly round jewels that seem to glow and shimmer…

30th March 2019

The Beautiful Pagodas of Bagan in Myanmar

Have you noticed how, when you arrive at a ‘must-see’ place, it often doesn’t look like…

25th May 2017

Portrait Photography

The Iconic Leg-Rowing Fishermen of Inle Lake, Myanmar

If you’ve seen photos of Myanmar, or been there, chances are you’ll recognise these…

22nd July 2019

Taking Photos Of Buddhist Monks In Myanmar

Myanmar is one of the most devout Buddhist countries in the world. Nearly 90%…

15th July 2018

Kilimanjaro Porters & Guides: The Unsung Heroes

No one survives even a day on Kilimanjaro, let alone making it to the top, without…

15th December 2017

SOME OF MY FAVOURITE PLACES

Unhelpful Guides

An Unhelpful Guide To… Aztec Ruins In Mexico

If you’ve never visited any Aztec ruins in Mexico, you might not know all…

7th November 2020

An Unhelpful Guide to… Herculaneum

You’ve probably noticed that I’m a travel blogger and photographer, but if you’ve just…

25th April 2020

An Unhelpful Guide to The Rockaways & New York

Welcome to my guide to the Rockaways and New York! If you’ve read my…

19th May 2019

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Behind the Scenes

Being A Travel Blogger: Some Musings

There are plenty of bloggers who blog about blogging. To me that all feels…

21st July 2018

What It’s Like to be a Travel Show Producer

Before I moved to Uganda, I wanted to connect with people who were already…

14th July 2018

Uganda Orphanages: The Story of Safi and Amir

I recently spent three months in Kampala, Uganda, working as a video producer and…

19th May 2018

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