Robert HardingHoli is a Hindu celebration of the end of winter. It is celebrated throughout India and Nepal, although copycat events are held all over the […]
Tag: travel photography
Novice monks
Novice monks at the Full Moon Festival in Bagan, Myanmar (also known as Burma), by Lynn Gail. According to the proportion of monks in the population […]
Haleakala National Park
Travel photographer Michael Runkel recently travelled to Maui, Hawaii and captured this scene of two tourists waiting for sunset on top of Haleakala National Park. See more […]
Venice in pictures
What better time to visit Venice now that masked carnival goers are transforming this already amazing place. In the weeks leading up to Lent, masked […]
Isle of Skye
Photographer Adam Burton specialises in dramatic images of the wild places of Britain. He traveled to the Isle of Skye in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides and […]
Buddhist monk
A young Buddhist monk turns to look at the dome of the Boudhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, in this photo by Don Smith. The dome is […]
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 […]
Tamborrada Festival
At midnight on the 19th January every year, the city of San Sebastian comes alive with the sound of drums, which continue to be played […]
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 […]
Harbin Ice Festival
The city of Harbin in northern China is known for its harsh winters. But the town makes a feature of the cold climate with its […]
Voodoo Festival
Every January thousands of Beninese flock to the town of Ouidah for the annual Voodoo Festival. Some 40% of the population of the West African […]
Black Nazarene
Every 9th of January a life-sized sculpture of Jesus called the ‘Black Nazarene’ is taken through the streets of Manila, the Philippines, in a procession. Several million devotees attend […]
Holkham Bay
Beautiful Holkham Bay in Norfolk has been voted the best British beach by expert travel writers and journalists this week (see survey results by 101 […]
Ice skating in Central Park
We love this photo of ice skaters at dusk in Central Park, New York. (Photo: age fotostock/Robert Harding)
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to one and all! New Year fireworks and Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London (Frank Fell/Robert Harding)
Fishermen ‘leg rowing’ in Myanmar
Fishermen on Inle Lake in Myanmar (formerly Burma) have acquired an ingenious way of manoeuvring across the water. They balance on one leg and wrap the […]
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, […]
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 […]
Europe’s best Christmas markets
What better than the twinkling lights and delicious treats of a Christmas market to stoke up the festive spirit? While many of the largest and […]
Whirling Dervishes Festival
This week, thousands gather in the ancient Turkish city of Konya to watch the annual Whirling Dervish Festival. Whirling Dervishes are ascetic Muslims of a […]
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 […]
Miss Rodeo America Pageant
In pictures Every December Las Vegas plays host to a unique competition in which state rodeo queens battle it out for the crown of Miss […]
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 […]
Tori-No-Ichi
Tori-No-Ichi is a traditional festival held on Japan on various days in November (known as days of the rooster). Festival goers visit ornate Otori shrines […]
Elterwater, Cumbria
We love this beautiful photo of Elterwater in the UK’s Lake District, by Tim Gartside. age fotostock/Robert Harding Related articles Elterwater to Skelwith Bridge (aloehealthandnutrition.wordpress.com)
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 […]
Surin Elephant Festival
Every November, elephant handlers in Surin, Thailand, show off their skills by leading their animals in a procession, games of football and tugs of war. […]
Pushkar Camel Fair
In pictures Every year the Indian town of Pushkar in Rajisthan holds a five day camel fair, one of the world’s largest livestock fairs, which […]
Day of the Dead
On the 31st of October and the 1st and 2nd of November, people in Mexico and other cultures around the world gather to pray for […]
Cherokee Challenge Update – Approach to Bali
Here is the latest video filmed by our pilot friends Sam and Andy from their Cherokee plane on their approach to beautiful Bali. Check out […]
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 […]
Cherokee Challenge Update – Jakarta to Bali
Yesterday Sam and Andy flew from Jakarta to Bali – a spectacular leg that took them past the Mount Bromo volcano. It will not be long before […]
Jidai Matsuri Festival
A photographic tour The Jidai Matsuri, or Festival of Ages, is a spectacular celebration of Japan’s history that takes place in Kyoto and Tokyo every 22nd October. Participants dress […]
Thimphu Tsechu Festival
A photographic tour Thimphu Tsechu is one of the spectacular Buddhist temple festivals held every year around October in the remote mountainous country of Bhutan, […]
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
A photographic tour New Mexico’s spectacular annual hot air balloon festival is now under way. The nine day event is the largest event of its […]
Oktoberfest
A photographic tour of the world’s largest fair The 180th Oktoberfest kicked off this weekend. This huge party – usually hosting more than 6 million […]