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Finding the Universe

Travel tales, photography and a dash of humor

Hey! We're Laurence and Jessica. Welcome to our travel blog! Whether you're looking for travel advice and tips for your next adventure, or looking to improve your photography, we've got you covered.

We've divided the site into the categories below, and if you scroll down, you'll find our latest posts. There's also a navigation bar at the top, which has a handy search function if you have an idea of what you're looking for. Enjoy!

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Destinations

Looking to plan a trip to somewhere new? Take a look at everything we've written from the many destinations we've visited to help you plan your own adventure!

Photography

Looking to improve your photography? Here you'll find all our photography content, everything from from gear advice, to photography tips, and location guides!

Travel and Packing Tips

As professional travellers since 2010, we've learnt a lot about travel! Here we share our best travel tips & packing lists to help you with your travel plans.

We've been blogging for a while, and learnt a lot along the way. Here you'll find all the resources we've written to help you get started blogging yourself.

Travel Resources

Looking for the best way to book flights, accommodation or rental cars? We share all our favourite travel tools, websites, tips and tricks to get you going!

If you want to know more about us, the folks behind this travel blog, this is the place to look! Find out why we started travelling, where we're from and more!

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Latest blog posts

10 Tips for Starting and Running a Successful Photography Business

As a professional photographer who runs a photography business, including an online photography course, I am often asked if I have any tips on how to run a successful photography business. I also … [Read More...]

The Best Travel Suit for Men

Jess and I are lucky enough to travel a lot, with our travels taking us to all sorts of locations and venues around the world. Whilst most of our travels don't require us to wear formal clothing, … [Read More...]

Visiting Pompeii, Italy: A Detailed Guide

Pompeii is one of the most well-known archaeological sites in Italy, and a popular attraction for visitors. We've visited Pompeii a number of times over the years, (Laurence first visited in 1995) and … [Read More...]

The Best Photography Bean Bags

A photography accessory that I find useful for all sorts of things as a professional photographer is a photography bean bag. These are a versatile and highly portable product which can be used for a … [Read More...]

Visiting the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Ireland – Review & Tips

If you're a fan, as I am, of the Game of Thrones TV show, you should know that you can actually tour the Game of Thrones studio where many scenes from the show were filmed. The Linen Mill Studios … [Read More...]

Peak Design Camera Straps Review – All the Straps Tested and Compared!

I've used many camera setups through my years as a professional photographer. However, one thing that has remained the same for a long time across multiple camera setups is the camera strap system … [Read More...]

The Best Food Tours in London & How to Choose

If you are planning a trip to London you are probably hoping to try some of the local British food and drink. But other than fish and chips and a pint of beer, you might be wondering what else you … [Read More...]

Tips for Visiting Alton Towers

Alton Towers is one of our favourite theme parks in the UK. It's home to a great many rides and attractions, from the kid-friendly rides and shows in CBeebies Land to the high-octane thrill rides such … [Read More...]

How to Organize and Find Your Digital Photos

If you find yourself struggling to organize your digital photo library, you are not alone. These days, it is so easy to take thousands of photos. The hard part is finding them when we want to print … [Read More...]

A Detailed Guide to Planning a Trip to Wales

If you're planning a trip to Wales, then you've come to the right place! In this guide we're going to share everything you need to know to plan the perfect Wales trip. This is based on our experiences … [Read More...]