Tag: travel
The Best Seaside Towns Near London for Street Photography
With spring well and truly underway here in the UK and summer seeming tantalisingly close, I’ve been contemplating upcoming trips to the coast. Last summer I really enjoyed taking day trips to coastal towns, both large and small, in South East England to explore and do street photography. Having pondered which ones I’d like to…
A Street Photography Guide to East London
Vibrant, varied and edgy, East London these days is a popular place among both Londoners and tourists. However, it used to be notorious as one of the city’s most impoverished areas. Over the last few months it’s been one of my go-to places for photo walks. And therefore, I’ve put together this short guide to…
A Street Photography Walk Around Bristol
The largest city in south-west England, home to about half a million people, Bristol has a reputation for creativity and sustainability and is made up of many varied and vibrant areas. As well as being awash with awesome street art (like Shoreditch), including by the inimitable Banksy, it also boasts a fascinating maritime heritage and…
A Photographic Guide to Hiking in Azerbaijan
There are many cool things to do in Azerbaijan for those adventurous enough to explore this still quite off-the-radar country. There’s Baku’s wonderful Old City, the underrated cuisine which is a mishmash of regional influences, and the charming city of Sheki, dotted with mosques, hammams, caravanserais and cobbled streets all redolent of the Silk Road.…
Graffiti Galore: Street Photography in Shoreditch
In recent weeks I’ve been focusing my street photography on Shoreditch, a vibrant area in the heart of London’s historic East End. Above all its streets are known for being awash with some of the world’s best graffiti and street art. However there’s much more to the area, from its fascinating multicultural heritage to its…
The Benefits of Slow Travel
This blog Street By Mars is a mix of street photography and slow travel. I’ve written about the wonders of street photography in a few articles already. Now for a bit of slow travel and what that means to me. In particular, in this article I’ll explore what slow travel is and what the many…
Bath Day Trip: Exploring the UK’s UNESCO City
The scenic city of Bath in southwest England has the distinction of being the only UK city to be, as a whole, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Earlier this year I did a Bath day trip a couple of times to scope out its atmosphere, appearance and attractions. In short, I was eager to find…
22 Unique Things to Do in Azerbaijan, the Land of Fire
Azerbaijan is located in the fascinating Caucasus region, a historical and geographical crossing point boasting an impressive array of landscapes and cultures for a relatively small area. Whether you’re planning a visit or simply keen to know more about it, this list of 22 unique things to do in Azerbaijan should have you covered. The…
Top 10 Places for Street Photography in London
The UK capital is a huge metropolis home to roughly 9 million people. So if you’re keen to do street photography, knowing where to start can be confusing. To fully explore London you really need to live here and clock up thousands of kilometres of walking. Therefore, if you’re only in town temporarily, I’d recommend…
The Waters of Sulis: Bath’s Roman Baths in Focus
For anyone harbouring an interest in Britain’s ancient past, the Roman Baths in Bath are one of those places you have to visit. Dating back to 70 AD, they were in action for about 400 years. In other words, throughout the Romans’ rule over the majority of Britain. That lasted from 43 to 410 AD…