Slow Moments: Week One.

January 23, 2014Stories - about life

On the surface, these slow moments couldn’t be more different. But at their core, I’d like to think there’s a powerful truth connecting them: that slowing down has only to do with how we’re moving.

Instant London: A Polaroid tour of the city.

August 25, 2011Stories - about travel

“Photography takes an instant out of time, altering life by holding it still.” — Dorothea Lange I’ll be honest with you…I’m a little jealous right now. As we speak, the second Travel Bloggers Unite conference is getting underway in Innsbruck, Austria, and from what I can tell from tweets and photos already pouring in, Innsbruck … Read More

Starfish and sneakers: Street art in Brighton.

July 29, 2011Stories - about travel

“Graffiti ultimately wins out over proper art because it becomes part of your city, it’ s a tool; “I’ll meet you in that pub, you know, the one opposite that wall with a picture of a monkey holding a chainsaw”. I mean, how much more useful can a painting be than that?” — Banksy Confession: … Read More

Travel photo essay: Street party in Surbiton.

May 6, 2011Stories - about travel

“I am thankful for the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends.” — Nancie J. Carmody As the Royal Wedding drew to a close a week ago today, Will and Kate waving a final goodbye from the balcony of Buckingham Palace before turning inside, I thought that … Read More

Saturday in the forest.

March 23, 2011Stories - about travel

“The world is like a mask dancing. If you want to see it well you do not stand in place.” — Chinua Achebe “Why would someone want to jump in after a mermaid?” The museum guide was tall and sported a top hat and black dinner coat, complete with tails and bow-tie. After a few … Read More