The Art of Noticing: How Photography Changed the Way I Travel

Close-up of an Indonesian man making Ketupat (rice parcels) out of palm leaves.

Some of my favourite travel memories began in moments I could easily have walked past. Photography has taught me to wander more slowly, look beyond the obvious and pay attention to the people, details and stories that give a place its character. From getting purposefully lost to talking with strangers and learning when to leave the camera behind, this is a reflection on how photography changed the way I travel — and, ultimately, the way I see.

Exploring the Swabian Alb with a Van:
A 3-day Road Trip Itinerary

Three days, four campsites and countless ways to explore the Swabian Alb: from hiking across the Zollernalb and wandering through Sigmaringen Castle to paddling beneath the limestone cliffs of the Upper Danube Valley. This 3-day campervan itinerary combines nature, history, regional food and outdoor adventure into one scenic road trip through southern Germany.