Recently I’ve been spending time in some interesting places, one of with is this old gold mine on the edge of a sleepy town named Rodalquilar in province of Almeria, Spain. The province is better known for it’s fresh fruit and vegetables, but once upon a time gold was a great source of income for the region. It’s unknown when the mines were first opened but there are records dating back to 1864. Mining continued on and off right up until 1990. […]
Anyone who knows me, or who has been following me on one of the social networks (Facebook, Instagram) will no doubt have heard me harp on about Gurushots. I’ve been working with them for several years now. Recently things have really taken off and the site is now one of the most popular photography websites around. I’m here to offer you some Gurushots tips.. I’m sure some of you are asking yourself ‘What is Gurushots?’ click the link to find out. I […]
I’m now one month into #vanlife, I’m not certain I officially qualify for #vanlife as my ‘van’ is over 7 metres long. These past few weeks have flown by, I can’t believe how fast the days are passing. With winter approaching the days are definitely getting shorter, but it’s not that. I think it’s more to do with the style of life I’m now leading, I think I’m enjoying my time so much that it’s just whizzing by – I hope it slows […]
What is Gurushots? If you’re an avid photographer, you’ve probably heard of Gurushots. But, if you’re new to the photography world or simply haven’t come across this platform before, you might be wondering: What is Gurushots? In this article, we’ll give you a detailed overview of what Gurushots is all about, how it works, and why it’s a must-join platform for photographers of all levels. This isn’t a Gurushots review Firstly, I want to be honest with your here. I am not […]
I’m a bit of a late comer to this one but the other day I discovered Instagram stories. I’ve been on Instagram for a while but never really got me butt in gear and used it as a tool. My problem with Instagram was simple, whenever I looked at it I saw photos of dogs, cats people’s lunch – I don’t even really know most of these people let alone their pets! I’m sure I’m not the only one who has a […]
During the summer months every town and city in Spain will host some kind of celebration, or fiesta as they as known here. It’s part of the reason I’ve been here so long. You may have heard of some of these fiestas such as the running of the bulls or tomatina. There are literally thousands more often on a smaller scale but still held with great pride and vigor. In the north eastern region of Catalonia one of the standard events that […]
Many say that home is where the heart is, well for me it’s always felt that I should be travelling. I’ve never really settled in one place for more than a few years, constantly travelling and seeking new experiences and ways of life. For the last few years however, I have found myself somewhat trapped in a beautiful little town about an hour north of Barcelona. Situated in the valleys with mountain views from my bed, it’s been a pretty sweet life. […]