Robert HardingWith new boutique hotels and hidden retreats opening all the time, Vietnam’s stunning mountains, emerald rice paddies, hidden beaches and frenetic cities are more accessible than ever. […]
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Breathtaking Rio de Janeiro by Alex Robinson
Top travel-photographer Alex Robinson photographs regularly for British, U.S and Asian publications and his work has graced the covers for magazines including Sunday Times Travel, Wanderlust […]
Maui voted world’s best island
With glorious tropical beaches, world class surfing and snorkelling and delicious cuisine it’s not surprising that the Hawaiian paradise of Maui has been voted the world’s best island in the traveller’s […]
Adventures in the Dolomites by Roberto Moiola
Passionate about mountain landscapes, photographer Roberto Moiola – who has travelled extensively through Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia – captured these spectacular images of the Dolomites in his […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Barcelona
Featuring on TripAdvisor’s top destination list, this enthralling metropolis has world class festivals, relaxed plazas and cobbled alleyways, vibrant food markets and dream-like modernist buildings, as well […]
The beauty of New Zealand’s wilderness by John Alexander
UK based photographer John Alexander has been lucky enough to explore this tranquil, green country full of untouched forests, beaches, lakes and mountains. Here are some of […]
The beauty of the English Lake District by Adam Burton
Landscape photographer Adam Burton captured the ethereal beauty of the English Lake District, getting up early to take advantage of the misty dawn light. See more […]
History and hedonism in New Orleans
Vibrant musical traditions, abundant street festivals, and the best cuisine in the US – New Orleans is a haven where history and hedonism go hand […]
Neil Emmerson captures London as you’ve never seen it before
During misty mornings and beautifully illuminated evenings, top advertising and travel photographer Neil Emmerson captured the UK’s capital – and world’s top destination according to TripAdvisor […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Siem Reap, Cambodia
This lively and fast-growing Cambodian city is the gateway to the ancient ruins of Angkor and features on TripAdvisor’s top ten world destinations. Catering to […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Ecuador
With investment in capital Quito promising a new shiny airport and underground system, as well as boutique hotels and restaurants, Ecuador is pegged as a […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Peru
From May 2016 travellers from the UK will be able to fly direct to Lima with BA, reducing journey times and making Peru’s Inca ruins, […]
New signing – award winning photographer Craig Easton
We are extremely happy to sign Craig Easton, an internationally renowned photographer and recipient of the Cutty Sark Award for World Travel Photographer of the […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Milan
This stylish northern Italian city is one of the latest destinations accessible via Ryanair from its base airport, London Stanstead. A long weekend in the fashion capital could […]
Photographer of the week – Nico Tondini
Nico Tondini has been taking photos since 1975 and specialises in capturing the beauty of his native Italy, and in particular, the historical city where he […]
Photographer of the week – Eric Nathan
Travel photographer Eric Nathan – who is based between London and South Africa – has visited 90 countries, creating beautifully observed landscape photography and stylish time-lapse videos. Sunrise over Tiwu […]
Iran Tourism On The Rise
With the re-opening of the British Embassy in Tehran, the recent nuclear agreement, plus plans to build hundreds of new hotels, Iran’s tourist industry is on the […]
Rush hour in the Maldives
Kate StanworthThis stunning aerial shot of the Maldives by Sakis Papadopoulos has been spotted on Abercrombie and Kent billboard ads all over London. The top class travel photographer adores photographing […]
Lizzie Shepherd’s Yorkshire
Lizzie Shepherd has traveled the world capturing unique timeless, atmospheric landscapes. But she comes into her own when shooting the beautiful coast and hills of Yorkshire, UK, where she lives. Whether […]
Our photographers’ top photo tips – landscapes
We asked award winning landscape photographers Adam Burton and Lizzie Shepherd to share their tips on how to take that winning photo. Fog obscures the summer sunrise at […]
5 Reasons to visit Cuba now
Since President Obama and Cuba’s Raúl Castro began to restore diplomatic relations in December, tourists have started to flock to this unique island. We predict that many more […]
Epic landscapes and friendly faces
A chat with Michael Runkel Dynamic travel photographer Michael Runkel has been traveling the world for 28 years and aims to visit every country on […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Lisbon
This sunny seaside capital is where it’s at right now, with it’s low prices, quality of life and cool arts scene attracting dynamic young creatives […]
Robert’s top destinations for 2016 – Kuala Lumpur
This year British Airways started flying to the buzzing Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur direct from London. Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures mix in this South-East Asian […]
The masks of Venice Carnival
Masks are an important part of Venice’s spectacular Carnival, with the island’s mask-makers historically holding a respected position in society. These leather, ceramic and glass creations […]
Myanmar by Matthew Williams-Ellis
A gradual liberalisation of this fascinating country – filled with temples and tea houses and populated by diverse and traditional cultures – has put it […]
Roberts top destinations for 2016 – Dublin
2016 marks the centenary of The Easter Rising, one of the key moments in the struggle for Ireland’s independence. During March, its charismatic capital, Dublin will […]
Winter sun on the Yucatán Peninsula
Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula – with its technicolour blue waters, fantasy white beaches, ancient temple ruins and relaxing boutique hotels – is at its sparkling best […]
The open road
A chat with Jordan Banks British travel & documentary photographer Jordan Banks has worked in over 100 countries, capturing high end images that immerse you in the colour […]
Hedonism and tradition in Cannes
As the Cannes Film Festival gets into its stride, we explore this hedonistic haven for celebrity spotters, with its seductive displays of wealth and glamour marked by the ever-present yachts moored in the […]
Travelling through food
Photographer Tim MacPherson has made these awesome country maps, made from nations’ most iconic dishes. Bacon in the shape of the UK (Tim MacPherson/Robert Harding) […]
Hiking in the Torres del Paine
One of South America’s most epic and arresting landscapes, the Torres del Paine National Park is well worth a long journey into the wilderness of Chilean Patagonia. […]
Gaucho culture in Argentina
One of Argentina’s biggest attractions for tourists and photographers alike is the traditional cowboy or ‘gaucho’ culture, which remains an iconic part of life here and […]
The best of Argentina: the south
The second in our series of insider tips on Argentina’s most photogenic places looks at our favourite destinations in the south, dominated by the wild vistas of Patagonia. As a […]
The best of Argentina: the north
Having worked as a photographer in Argentina I got to see the far reaches of this incredible country – including deserts, mountains and miles upon miles of flat pampas. Over […]
Lake Bled at dawn
This magical glacial lake, surrounding a picture-perfect church on a tiny island, is set against the backdrop of a medieval fortress and some of the highest mountains […]
Essaouira, Morocco
Exotic and soulful, serene and weather-beaten, Morocco’s historical coastal city, Essaouira, moves at its own relaxed pace. It’s the perfect destination to de-stress and immerse your senses in another world […]
Romantic European getaways for spring
With old-world city streets steeped in history, blossoming gardens, relaxed cafe culture and mouthwatering cuisine – these European cities have everything you need to inspire […]
Uruguay – laid back soul and carnival beats
Uruguay’s progressive policies have shone a spotlight on this little South American nation over recent years, drawing well-deserved attention to its laid back beauty and […]
Storm over Perth Beach
We love this image of a storm approaching over Perth beach, Western Australia by Lynn Gail. See more images of weather here
Winter sun in the Canary Islands
As the frosts kick in in the Northern Hemisphere, the Canary Islands bask in temperatures that vary little from their summer highs – making their […]
Deer Cave
Tiny figures show the scale of Deer Cave, Mulu National Park, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia. (Richard Ashworth/Robert Harding) See more photos of Deer Cave here
Peruvian textiles
Vibrant colour weaves through the textiles of Peru. Here are some of our favourite images. Indian man, Inca Sacred Valley, Pisac (Jose Fuste Raga/Robert Harding)
Europe’s best Christmas markets
As the nights draw in and the weather gets chilly, Europe’s cosy Christmas markets promise a magical atmosphere, gastronomic delicacies and unique gifts – the […]
Vietnam in pictures
Vietnam has it all: breathtaking coastline, emerald rice paddies, vibrant traditional cultures, forward thinking cities and delicious food. Tourism is on the rise here and the […]
The Dolomites
Extending from the River Adige in the west to the Piave Valley in the east, The Dolomites are a stunning mountain range in northeastern Italy. Once 500ft under […]
Sri Lanka in pictures
Sri Lanka is a gem that has emerged from the shadows of war and the tsunami. Its pristine beaches, tea plantations, characterful elephants, tasty food and […]
Wales in pictures
With award winning beaches, crumbling Celtic castles and picture perfect towns, Wales is a beautiful destinations for nature and culture seekers alike. Here are some of […]
Iceland aerial shots
Providing the frozen set of the land beyond the wall in Game of Thrones, Iceland is a place of other-worldy landscapes, glacial lakes, mountains and wild nature. […]
Slovenia in pictures
Slovenia is known for its pristine, fairy-tale landscapes, picture perfect towns and friendly locals. We chose some of our favourite photos of this charming little country. St. […]
Scotland in pictures
Scotland’s vibrant capital, Glasgow, is playing host to the Commonwealth Games right now (until the 3rd August 2014). But there’s way more to this historic country […]
Aran Islands
The Aran Islands are three islands located in Galway Bay on the west coast of Ireland, named Inishmore, Inishmaan and Inisheer. The 1200 people that […]
Croatia in pictures
Croatia is one of the Mediterranean’s most fashionable destinations. Picture perfect fishing villages, more than a thousand islands in sparkling blue seas and a splash of […]
Granada in pictures
Granada is a Spanish province that shares the beautiful Sierra Nevada mountains with neighbouring Almería. It’s capital, also called Granada has many attractions, the best known […]
Cotswolds in pictures
The Cotswold region is one of England’s favourite destinations with country churches, pretty limestone villages and peaceful meadows. Top landscape photographer Adam Burton took these beautiful […]
France in pictures
Recent figures suggest that France is the world’s most popular tourist destination, and we don’t blame tourists for loving it. Here are some of our […]
Myanmar (Burma)
After a travel boycott lasting over ten years was lifted (with Aung San Suu Kyi released from house arrest in 2010) a growing number of tourists are […]
Maldives in pictures
Made up of a chain of nearly 1,200 islands off the Indian subcontinent, the Maldives is often considered to be the ultimate tropical island paradise. […]
Ireland in pictures
It’s St Patrick’s Day so we thought we’d make a gallery of some of our favourite photos of the emerald isle and its beautiful landscape of […]
Brazil in pictures
Brazil is in the world’s spotlight right now, thanks to the upcoming World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games. But many visitors to these events […]
Texas in pictures
The lone star state has been scoring highly on ‘top destination’ lists recently. Cities like Austin and Houston are buzzing as artists, musicians and entrepreneurs […]
Greece in pictures
Although its economy may have taken a buffeting in recent years, Greece’s reputation for stunning scenery, historic sites and delicious cuisine is as bright as […]
Nicaragua and Costa Rica in pictures
Costa Rica – with its abundant rainforests, colourful wildlife and tourist-friendly surf-towns – has long been a hot destination. Meanwhile, neighbouring Nicaragua was only the domain […]
Romania and Bulgaria in pictures
There’s been much fear-mongering by the press here in the UK over the possibility of a ‘flood’ of migrants from Romania and Bulgaria, after EU […]
South Africa in pictures
The Rainbow Nation is currently rated as one of the most affordable winter sun destinations. This diverse country has landscapes as wide ranging as the Kalahari Desert, […]
Caribbean Christmas
Woman drying Santa’s costume on a beach in Las Terrenas, Samana Peninsula, Dominican Republic, Caribbean (Angelo Cavalli/Robert Harding)
Mexico in pictures
Latin America’s most popular tourist destination boasts Ancient Mayan ruins, vibrant cities, lush jungles, turquoise waters, coral reefs and volcanoes as well as a rich […]
Lapland in pictures
Lapland is a cool destination all year round, but it comes into its own at Christmas. You can chase the northern lights, learn the traditions […]
St Paul’s Cathedral photo gallery
On this date in 1697 St Paul’s Cathedral, built by Sir Christopher Wren, was opened. Although it was the first cathedral to be built after […]
Canary Islands photo-gallery
As the frosts start to kick in in Northern Europe, holiday goers get a taste for the winter sunshine, stunning beaches, volcanoes and sand dunes […]
Morocco photo gallery
Today marks the anniversary of Morocco’s independence from France and Spain in 1956. We searched our favourite photos of this fascinating country from our picture […]
Colours of Florida – photo gallery
While temperatures drop in the North, many tourists head to Florida for a dose of warming winter sun. The sunshine state has its own unique […]
Turkey – top photos
Yesterday was Turkey’s Republic Day, so we looked into our archives for our favourite pictures of the country’s awesome landscapes and icons. Enjoy! age fotostock/Robert […]
Somaliland
The road less travelled I recently visited Somaliland – a peaceful, democratic state which declared independence from Somalia in 1991. Somaliland has overcome many of […]