Weekend trip from Dubai or Abu Dhabi to Empty Quarter and Moreeb Dune in Liwa Oasis, UAE
Visiting Empty Quarter and world’s tallest sand dune | Liwa Oasis, UAE

Visiting Empty Quarter and world’s tallest sand dune | Liwa Oasis, UAE

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If you are a fan of Wilfred Thesiger’s Arabian Sands, photographs from Empty Quarter are sure to bring back vivid images reminiscent of his adventure in this region. Today, visiting Empty Quarter is great weekend trip from Dubai or Abu Dhabi. A great weekend trip from Dubai or Abu Dhabi The world described in Thesiger’s memoirs has now long disappeared. There are no Bedouin nomads crossing these massive dunes. However, a trip to this part of the world is still…

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Best thing to do in Santorini - wine tasting at Koutsoyannopoulos winery
Best thing to do in Santorini – wine tasting

Best thing to do in Santorini – wine tasting

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I was visiting some of the Cyclades islands in Greece to photograph Orthodox Easter, and happened to chance upon the fascinating viticulture scene in Santorini. The island is pretty small at 75 sq. kms, but the wine scene here is one of the most unique. Santorini’s unique wine history Santorini has had a long history of producing wine, dating all the way back to the Greek and Roman times. It’s Santorini’s volcanic soil and unique geographical location which makes the…

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Bodo is the gateway to Lofoten Islands. Both a car and a passenger ferry connect Bodo to Moskenes on the Lofoten Islands.
How to get to Lofoten Islands in Norway

How to get to Lofoten Islands in Norway

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One of the northernmost populated regions, Lofoten islands lie above the Arctic circle – and even by Norway’s high standards, it’s a dramatic part of the world. If you are like me and like visiting during off-season, it helps to plan your itinerary, especially given how expensive extra stays and flights can cost in this part of the world. I am a very spontaneous traveler, but had to plan getting in and out of Lofoten in advance. How to reach…

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Paraty, located between Sao Paulo and Rio De Janeiro is one of the most beautiful small towns in Brazil and makes for a great long weekend trip
Paraty – Brazil’s most beautiful small town

Paraty – Brazil’s most beautiful small town

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Brazil is home to many beautiful small colonial towns. With its exquisite Baroque architecture, stunning coastline, and tall mountains covered with pristine Atlantic Forest, Paraty is perhaps my favorite of all. Located conveniently half-way between Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, it makes for a great long weekend trip from either of the cities. Paraty’s tryst with the Gold Rush Long before the Portuguese colonized Paraty, the region was inhabited by the Guaianás Indians. When the Portuguese established the town,…

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No amount of words can do justice to the beauty in Antarctica. These pictures come close to capturing the immense beauty,
Antarctica in stunning pictures

Antarctica in stunning pictures

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No amount of words can describe the breathtaking beauty of Antarctica. I was fortunate to have spent 3 weeks exploring and photographing this beautiful part of our planet. Here are a few of my favorite pictures – hopefully it inspires you to visit this continent.