The Best Places to Take Amazing Photos in Amsterdam
The capital of the Netherlands, Amsterdam is a beautiful city with an amazing variety of things to see and do. And if you love travel photography, getting the perfect shot will most likely be at the top of your list.
From it’s seventeenth-century buildings and canals, to impressive museums and joint-smoking alien sculptures, few cities meld history with modern urban flair like Amsterdam, and this is a fantastic place to be a photographer.
Best known as the home of Anne Frank, this home of 2,431,000 friendly residents invites you to visit the city that takes its name from its famous canals built on the Amstel River. The following are great photography locations for shooting throughout Amsterdam. Head here if you’re looking to travel like a photographer and not a tourist.
read moreHealthy Travel Tips: Ways to Stay Healthy BEFORE Travel. Avoid Getting Sick Overseas
There are a myriad of articles online providing tips for staying healthy while traveling abroad; stay active, wash your hands, eat well, be cautious of the tap water. However staying healthy should start at home, before you depart for overseas.
Travel can put real pressure on our immune system, even if it’s for fun; the stress, breaking the routine, “plastic” inflight food, jet lag, exposure to sick people, and environmental toxins. These all take their toll.
So while washing hands with soap and using hand sanitizer while you’re away are all great tips, these practices won’t stop you from getting sick if you have a weak immune system before you go. A strong immune system will keep you healthy despite everyone else coughing and sneezing around you, and will protect you from that bacteria circling through the airline A/C.
So it’s important to take care of your immune system whether traveling for business or pleasure. And, if you prefer to spend your time abroad doing what you love rather than being sick in bed, there are a few things you can do to prepare your immune system by staying healthy before you travel.
read moreHow to Maintain Your Beautiful Canadian Vacation Home Year Round
Whether it’s a lakeside cottage, a mountain chalet, an oceanfront bungalow, or a cabin nestled on the broad Canadian prairie, a vacation home is a retreat from the world with all the comforts of home. It’s a place to put your worries aside, so why would you want to worry about it when you’re not there.
Even if you’ve taken precautions to make sure the interior of your vacation home is going to remain as problem-free as possible, the lawn and landscaping are still going to be doing what nature intended, which is to say, growing and maybe even becoming unruly.
To stay on top of vacation home maintenance and leave yourself free to enjoy your time when you’re there, have you considered hiring someone to take care of things for you? A professional lawn care company, for instance, with people trained in the complex science involved in keeping your yard healthy as well as beautiful. Aren’t there dozens of things you’d rather do when you’re on vacation than get out the lawn mower?
Here’s what a good lawn care service should do:
read moreHow to Plan a Budget Trip to Europe
Europe is one of those destinations where you could easily spend $400 a night on a standard hotel room, or throw down $20 for a burger, and there’s no doubt that the expensive reputation of some European cities can be intimidating for first time visitors. It’s not always the cheapest getaway.
Yet Europe is one of the most iconic backpacking destinations in the world and continues to welcome millions of budget travelers touring the continent with very little cash to spend.
These travelers know that even the most expensive cities have room to economize, and that if you’re willing to sacrifice a little comfort and convenience, Europe doesn’t have to break the bank.
read moreThe Best Places to Photograph the Eiffel Tower (or Catch an Amazing View)
The Eiffel Tower truly is one of the most iconic, most visited and most photographed landmarks in France, and if you love travel photography, getting the perfect shot will most likely be at the top of your list.
Situated in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, whether you’re cruising past it on the Seine, climbing to the roof of a nearby Cathedral, or standing directly below it, there are a million ways to get a shot of the Eiffel Tower, and it’s quite easy to take a great photo here. Though this is one of the most photographed landmarks in the world, so what’s not always easy is taking an interesting one. As a tourist, it’s difficult to capture a unique angle which the world hasn’t already seen.
The following are great photography locations for shooting the Eiffel Tower. Head here if you’re looking to travel like a photographer and not a tourist.
read moreThings to Keep in Mind for a South African Safari
Many of us dream of going on safari at least once in our lives. To see the exotic landscape and get up close and personal with beautiful and majestic animals really is the experience of a lifetime.
South Africa is a great destination to choose for all of this, and if you want to make the most of it, these tips will help you to maximise the magic.
read moreBeautiful Beach Camping Destinations in Australia for the Summer
These beach camping destinations around Australia are gorgeous, and they’re some of my favourites. Here’s where to go to sleep (and wake up!) this summer by the sea.
Whitehaven Beach, Queensland: You’ll find a gorgeous array of beach camping sites in the Whitsundays, but one of the standouts is Whitehaven.
Pristine white sands and glistening blue waters await, with the campsite and toilets nestled in the bush just metres back from the beach. It’s only small (with seven sites), so book early to grab a spot.
read moreDublin Destination Guide
While on vacation, where you stay, eat and go can make all the difference to your trip. Making the wrong decision can mar the whole experience and spoil the holiday.
Dublin is a city that is more than a thousand years old and thus rich in history. There are a wealth of attractions to explore such as the museums, elegant parks, stately houses and its historic buildings.
Explore the city, and it’s friendly and welcoming atmosphere as you make way through the pubs, art galleries, restaurants and shops. However, make sure to make the right planning as to where to stay in Dublin and what things to do before you plan a holiday to this vibrant city, which happens to be one of Europe’s top tourist destinations.
read moreThree Non-Orlando Places to Stay in Florida
For travelers who visit Florida, most flock to Orlando to take in the magic of Disney World. Though this is a beautiful state with a lot more to offer than it’s famous theme parks.
There are plenty of lesser-known places that offer their own, unique experiences for travelers. If you’re seeking sandy beaches, unique food options, and a diverse, colorful culture, you might be surprised what these little-known gems Florida has to offer.
read moreHow to Make Money While Traveling
Everyone knows that traveling costs money, but what is sometimes overlooked is the fact that you can find ways to make cash while traveling too.
On your next adventure, consider some of these easy and even fun ways to add some money to your wallet. With more to spend, you may even want to extend your trip for a while!
read moreAbout Me
I am Megan Jerrard, professional travel blogger/journalist with a focus on adventure, discovery, immersion and inspiring you to explore!
