Field notes
Writing on travel, photography, and the channels that move bookings.
Destination field guides, EU drone law explained in plain English, the Google Maps and Pexels playbooks I've used to reach millions, and the editing workflow that keeps the work shipping.
Destinations·8 min readSeceda, Dolomites: How to Get There, Best Hike, and Photo Tips
A photographer's field guide to Seceda in Val Gardena — how to reach the ridge via the Ortisei cable car, the best hike, when to go, and where to stand for the iconic shot.
July 24, 2026
Destinations·9 min readTre Cime di Lavaredo Hike Guide: How to Get There, Loop Trail & Photo Tips
Complete Tre Cime di Lavaredo guide: how to reach Rifugio Auronzo, the toll road cost, the 10 km loop hike, best time to visit, drone rules, and photography tips for the Dolomites' three peaks.
July 20, 2026
Destinations·9 min readEibsee, Bavaria: How to Visit Germany's Turquoise Alpine Lake
A first-hand guide to Eibsee at the foot of the Zugspitze — how to get there from Munich, the best trail around the lake, timing for the turquoise water, and photo tips.
July 16, 2026
Destinations·7 min readSamsara Cottage, Międzygórze: A Quiet Base in the Polish Sudetes
A stay at Samsara — a 70m² year-round cottage on the edge of Śnieżnickie Landscape Park in Międzygórze, Poland — with panoramic mountain views, a private sauna, and Śnieżnik on the doorstep.
November 21, 2025
Destinations·8 min readMontserrat, Spain: How to Shoot the Monastery Without the Crowds
A practical photo guide to Montserrat — the rack railway vs. cable car, the trail to Sant Jeroni, and the two hours of light that make the shot.
October 4, 2025
Destinations·9 min readNiagara Falls from the Canadian Side: A Photographer's Field Guide
How to shoot Horseshoe Falls without the crowds — best light, vantage points, gear, and the mistakes I made so you don't have to.
September 12, 2025
Drone & Aerial·8 min readCosta del Sol from Above: A Drone Pilot's Route Through Benalmádena
A flight-by-flight plan for filming the Costa del Sol — Puerto Marina, Benalmádena's coastline, the marina cliffs, and the EU drone rules you need to follow.
August 22, 2025
Drone & Aerial·10 min readEASA Open Category Explained: Flying a Drone Legally Across the EU
What A1, A2, and A3 actually mean — and how to register, train, and insure yourself to fly a drone legally anywhere in the European Union.
July 15, 2025
Google Maps SEO·9 min readHow I Got 30 Million Views on Google Maps (and What Hotels Can Learn)
The Local Guide playbook that turned my photo contributions into 30M+ verified views on Google Maps — and what hospitality brands can do with the same channel.
June 8, 2025
Photography·8 min readGetting Accepted on Pexels: What 4M+ Views Taught Me About Stock Photography
What Pexels actually looks for, what gets rejected, and how to build a stock library that does the marketing for you while you sleep.
May 19, 2025
Photography·9 min readThe Travel Photographer's Editing Workflow: From Card to Caption
The exact post-production workflow I use after every shoot — ingest, cull, edit, export, deliver — built to keep you shipping work, not drowning in it.
April 30, 2025