tips – Sibeal Turraoin – travel photographer

5 Pro tips for taking amazing travel pictures

When I studied design in college my favourite subject was photography, from that coupled with a love of travel I’ve ended up here as a travel photographer. Just about everyone I’ve ever met likes taking pictures on their trips and we could all learn a few new things so why not keep in mind these pro…

Iceland on a budget: how to save money on your Iceland trip

With budget airlines, Iceland is cheap and easy to get to from both sides of the Atlantic. However Iceland is insanely expensive. It’s expensive for travellers because the krona is so strong and it’s expensive for locals because everything costs so much. And that isn’t likely to change anytime soon. It is hard to go…

5 pieces of essential photography equipment for travel photographers

I hate carrying too much stuff on a trip, which is why this list of essential photography equipment for travel photographers is comprehensive enough to make sure I get amazing photographs, but light enough for me to carry. This post contains some affiliate links. This means if you click on the Amazon links and purchase an item,…

5 hiking mistakes that every newbie hiker makes

We’re all guilty of a few of these hiking mistakes and to be fair, some are not the end of the world but some can be quite dangerous, so here’s how to avoid a few hard-learned lessons. 1 Bringing too much stuff We’re all guilty of overpacking and believe me when you have to carry…

3 Tips on how to avoid the crowds in Iceland

Tourist numbers in Iceland have been skyrocketing. Accommodation options are being stretched to the limit as well as bringing about a host of other problems. In 2016 tourists from the US will have outnumbered the local population or if you prefer pictures here are some lovely graphs. As a responsible tourist I have moved here to balance things…

5 Tips for planning an Airbnb trip

Airbnb has revolutionised travel accommodation, although somewhat controversially. Iceland has recently restricted Airbnb rentals as much of the rental market has switched to more profitable, short-term rentals. For travellers, especially in a group Airbnb can be quite reasonable when compared to hotel rooms and much cosier. I stayed in one in Reykjavik and honestly it was…

The hidden gems of Iceland: 5 Alternatives to tourist traps in Iceland

I’m currently living in the middle of the Golden Circle, the most visited place in Iceland outside Reykjavik. That’s not to say that these places aren’t lovely. They are beautiful but sometimes it’s nice to escape the crowds and have the place to yourself. With that in mind here are some ideas of alternatives to…

5 Essential apps for Iceland Travel

I meet a lot of tourists now who are travelling in Iceland and have a lot of common questions like “Will the northern lights be visible tonight?” or “We want to go to Landmannalaugar tomorrow” – right after a lot of flooding! So what are the best apps for Iceland to help you get the most…

5 Essential tips for photographing the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights

Last week the skies in Iceland were buzzing with activity as the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights came back with a bang. This autumn they have really started in earnest and here are a few tips on how to photograph the Northern Lights to help you make the most of photographing this amazing phenomenon. This post contains some…

Four tips to get over your post holiday blues

It’s always a downer when you get back from a trip, be it short or long, and have to face back into real life. Here are a few suggestions to get over your post holiday blues. 1. Unpack and do your washing! Yes this is the worst part. No no one wants to face unpacking…

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