ABOUT
Meet Bella, photographer and documentary producer. A lover of wide open spaces, engaging characters, and vibrant colours.
Find out more about me, my work and the blog.
Popular Posts
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.
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
19 Easy Wildlife Photography Tips for Beginners
Wildlife photography is my favourite type of photography. There’s nothing quite like the feeling…
2nd November 2019
The Amazing Animals Of Uganda: A Photo Guide
If you’re a wildlife lover, you may well have dreamed of taking a trip…
21st September 2019The 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
UGANDA
Where primates thrive in verdant forests.
An explosion of wildlife and colour, Uganda is one of Africa’s greatest treasures.
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
How to Grow a Pearl – Inside an Australian Pearl Farm
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 2017Portrait 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 2017SOME OF MY FAVOURITE PLACES
ITALY MOROCCO SOUTH GEORGIA ICELAND KILIMANJARO MYANMAR
Unhelpful Guides
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… New York & The Rockaways
If you’ve read my Unhelpful Guide to Boston (and if you haven’t, why not?!),…
19th May 2019
An Unhelpful Guide to… Boston
It’s been a while since I’ve written one of these Unhelpful Guides. Yes, I…
26th April 2019Behind 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
A Video Producer in Kampala: The Story of Safi and Amir
I recently spent three months in Kampala, Uganda, working as a video producer and…
19th May 2018
