Travel off the beaten track and experience

Our recent travel photographer discovery is Akasha Rabut, from New Orleans. She works in the photography department at the Historic New Orleans Collection and does freelance photography on the side. Originally from Kauai, Hawaii she traveled a lot through North America and took some really amazing shots on the road. She fascinates with an extraordinary eye for beautiful landscapes and stunning portraits, all shot on film, and has a lot to tell about travel photography. How is traveling part of your life? My family took a family vacation to New Zealand when I was 9, and I’m pretty sure that’s when I fell in love with traveling. I’ve also spent most of my life traveling in between California and Hawaii, going from my mom’s house to my dad’s. I’ve always felt like a nomad and really enjoy spending extended amounts of time in different places. I haven’t left North America in over 5 years, but in the past 2 years I’ve lived in San Francisco,...

The Alpine Ridge Trail is a relatively short, but steep path through the Alpine Tundra of Rocky Mountain National Park. It’s a great hike for those who want breathtaking beauty, but don’t want to work too hard for it. Because the trailhead starts at 12,000 feet and there aren’t any trees to block your view, you’re pretty much immersed in panoramic scenery from the get-go. There’s also plenty of wildlife and plenty of people milling around (you can’t have it all). The weather can be unpredictable at this elevation Hiking on the Alpine Ridge Trail The Alpine Ridge Trail can be accessed from the Alpine Visitor Center off of Trail Ridge Road — the highest road found in any national park. The trail is just .6 miles round trip, so you can get there and back pretty quickly, but if you strap on your camera, and pack a picnic, you can also make an afternoon of it. Because of erosion issues, the entire path has been paved, and you will have to climb ...

Beijing to Hong Kong: 50 photos of amazing China China | Asia Published: July 2018 | Partner content produced on assignment with Lonely Planet & G Adventures All opinions and content remain my own. This post contains affiliate links. China surpassed all my expectations, from the cuisine to the inquisitive locals I chatted with through translation apps and laughter. I wasn’t sure what to expect from such a vast country with just two weeks exploring from Beijing to Hong Kong with G Adventures, but I was blown away by the diversity we saw. From bright-light nights in Hong Kong and staggering sky-lines in Shanghai to the village life and slower paced vibes of the Longji rice terraces, this country was a dream to photograph even when the weather wasn’t on side. Here are some of my favourite photo moments from my Lonely Planet Best In Travel assignment exploring China. Beijing to Hong Kong tour details A 14-day Classic Beijing to Hong Kong Adventure with G Adventur...