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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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Popular Posts
32 Amazing African Safari Animals – A Photo Guide
If you’re a wildlife or animal lover, going on a safari in Africa will…
28th November 2020
Sweat And Leather At Chouara Tannery, Morocco
Leaning over the balcony rail with my camera, I watched the tannery workers in…
5th May 2019
Coober Pedy Opal Mining: Australia’s Final Frontier
We humans are obsessed with shiny, sparkly things, going to phenomenal lengths and expense…
1st January 2019
ANTARCTICA
The mysterious seventh continent.
Remote, untouched, pristine, Antarctica is a place of extremes.
Travel stories
A South Georgia & Antarctica Holiday: The Trip Of A Lifetime
Welcome to the first of my posts about my recent South Georgia and Antarctica…
16th January 2020
Ol Doinyo Lengai Tanzania – Climb the Terrifying Mountain of God
Most climbers travelling to Tanzania have only one target in mind: the towering summit…
14th January 2019
Uganda Gorilla Safaris – The Real Inside Story
“Does everyone have waterproofs?” asks the ranger, looking around him. The thirty-two of us,…
28th December 2018Wildlife Photography
Top 34 African Birds: A Safari Photo Guide
With more than 2500 species of birds, Africa is a bird-watcher’s paradise. From tiny,…
2nd January 2021
Sensational Adventures on a Falkland Islands Cruise
I travelled on a Falkland Islands cruise that also took in South Georgia and…
27th February 2020
19 Easy Wildlife Photography Tips For Beginners
Wildlife photography is my favourite thing in the world. There’s nothing quite like the…
2nd November 2019
UGANDA
Where primates thrive in verdant forests.
An explosion of wildlife and colour, Uganda is one of Africa’s greatest treasures.
Travel Photography
Glamping at Merzouga Luxury Desert Camp in the Morocco Desert
As a travel destination Morocco just about has it all: beaches, mountains, deserts, vibrant…
11th April 2019
Farming Pearls in Australia – The Lustrous Australian Pearls
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 2017The Great Outdoors
Doing The Freezing Polar Plunge In Antarctica
“No way. Absolutely not. Don’t be ridiculous. Why on earth would I want to…
21st December 2020
How To Climb Kilimanjaro In 10 Easy Steps
So your itchy feet have got the better of you and you’ve decided you want to…
9th December 2018
Hiking Mount Nyiragongo: The World’s Largest Volcano Lava Lake
Imagine a place straight out of fantasy and mythology: a portal to the centre…
22nd May 2018SOME OF MY FAVOURITE PLACES
ITALY 
MOROCCO 
SOUTH GEORGIA 
ICELAND 
KILIMANJARO 
MYANMAR
Portrait Photography
The Beautiful Leg-Rowing Inle Lake Fishermen, Myanmar
If you’ve seen photos of Myanmar, or been there, chances are you’ll recognise these…
22nd July 2019
13 Top Tips For Photographing Markets
I’ve photographed markets from Cuba to Myanmar, and from Tanzania to Hungary, and I don’t think…
21st September 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 2017Unhelpful Guides
An Unhelpful Guide to… Tepoztlan Mexico
Few people have heard of Tepoztlan in Mexico. If you’ve never been to Mexico,…
2nd March 2021
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 Ruins
You’ve probably noticed that I’m a travel blogger and photographer, but if you’ve just…
25th April 2020
