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6 Travel Magazines with Great Photography that You’ve Never Heard Of

Travel and photography go together like coffee and cream. In the past few years, we’ve witnessed a rise of Insta-famous travelers who use a combi...

Travel and photography go together like coffee and cream. In the past few years, we’ve witnessed a rise of Insta-famous travelers who use a combination of sponsorships, frugality and trust funds to document jealousy inducing trips around the world. But the trend of the itinerant millennial has also paved the way for niche print publications that combine great design with beautiful photography.

We’re not saying that the travel magazine stalwarts like Travel+Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and National Geographic don’t feature great photography (they most certainly do), but here’s a few titles from the road less traveled. You probably won’t find them at your nearest airport so head on over to the most interesting bookstore you can find.

Founding Editor-in-Chief Serena Guen created Suitcase , the “multi-media” publication, while attending NYU. Part fashion, part travel, the publication features a lot of young talent like Emily Isa Baker , Teal Thomsen , and Lilli Kad .

Published quarterly

The Travel Almanac

The Travel Almanac’s highfalutin about page declares the journal as “the first true post-tourism publication.” Printed on heavy stock with a beautiful portrait on the cover, the magazine features interviews with photographic luminaries like Alec Soth, Richard Prince, and Juergen Teller. Oh, and it also has some nifty photography by founder/DJ (of course he’s a DJ) Paul Kominek and Sara Katrine Thiesen .

Published bi-annually.

Another Escape

Another Escape hails itself as “ outdoor lifestyle, creative culture and sustainable living publication that explores the stories of passionate people, alluring landscapes and intriguing ideas.” In addition to all the words du jour , the magazine features some pretty legit photography by Jody Daunton , Aaron Sami , and Dawn Chapman .

Forget traversing multiple locations, Nomas only covers one location per issue and you’ll like it that way! The Athens-based Aestetik design studio produces the rag on 120gr Munken Polar paper to remind you that this is an object of permanence and not some cheap brochure.

Sidetracked

Personal stories accompanied by nifty photos with an adventure focus? Sidetracked is the cool kids magazine where fashion is strictly functional, and the only nightcap you’ll be having is the wool beanie on your head. Bad-assed photography by people like Jay Kolsch , Martin Hartley , and Jody MacDonald .

Published tri-annually.

A reimagining of the old Holiday magazine that ran from 1946-1977, the new incarnation is the child of Parisian art director Franck Durand. Bold photography and design bring both travel and fashion into view twice a year featuring the photography of Karim Sadli , Olivier Kervern , and Hyungsik Kim .

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25 of the Best Travel Magazines

While traveling is exciting, learning about new places and seeing beautiful photos of destinations from around the world is exciting too. There are a number of ways to find new places to visit or to be inspired by the stories and experiences from others, but travel magazines are among the best options.

Thankfully, there are some very good travel magazines that are perfect for feeding your hunger for travel-related content and inspiration. Here, we’ll showcase the best travel magazines you should be following. Some of them have moved to digital-only publications, but the majority of them are still available in a printed magazine if that’s what you prefer (if they’re currently digital-only, that will be specified below).

Some of these magazines cover travel in general, while others take a more niche-specific approach. Check out the descriptions to see which ones are likely to interest you.

Best Travel Magazines

Subscribe to any of these travel publications to read and learn about destinations and your favorite types of travel.

Afar, launched in 2009, is one of the leading travel magazines. Although it covers destinations from around the world, its focus is experiential travel. It was created to inspire and guide those who travel the world seeking to connect with its people and experience their cultures. It features beautiful photos and engaging stories that are sure to inspire wanderlust.

Travel + Leisure

Travel + Leisure has been in print since 1937, and under the Travel + Leisure name since 1971. It’s another travel industry leader that should be on every avid traveler’s reading list. The “World’s Best” awards issue is an annual highlight.

Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler is a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine that has won many awards. If you enjoy luxury travel, this is the magazine for you. Even if you don’t travel in luxury, you’ll appreciate the photos and travel stories, as well as details about particular destinations.

National Geographic

National Geographic provides you with everything you need to know about scenery, history, and traveling to all ends of the earth. National Geographic is most well known for its award-winning travel photojournalism.

Wanderlust Magazine

Wanderlust is an award-winning British travel magazine with a focus on unique and enriching travel experiences. You’ll find trip inspiration, ideas, tips, reviews, competitions, and celebrity interviews.

Cruise Travel

Edited for people who are interested in learning about or taking a cruise vacation. Content includes features on cruise ships, ports-of-call, cruise itineraries, cruise guidelines, cruise/tour combinations, sea/air packages, travel products, related shore facilities, and activities.

Cruising World

Cruise World is another magazine focused specifically on cruise travel. If you’re a frequent cruiser or looking to plan a cruise, this is an excellent option.

National Parks Magazine

If you enjoy nature and visiting national parks, then you won’t want to miss National Parks Magazine. As you would expect, you’ll find travel photos and plenty of information about the most epic parks in the United States.

Caribbean Living

Caribbean Living is a luxury lifestyle magazine that exclusively covers Caribbean islands. If you frequently travel to Caribbean destinations or have a home on one of the islands, this is an excellent choice for you. Each issue is packed with interesting and insightful stories, as well as beautiful pictures.

Food & Travel

Food & Travel magazine combines two of our favorite topics. Wherever you’re going, food is likely to be an important part of your trip. If you enjoy trying food from every destination you visit, you’ll appreciate the content that you’ll find in this magazine.

The indispensable magazine for today’s yachtsman, providing power and sailing enthusiasts authoritative evaluations of new boats, gear, and equipment. Coverage of cruising, traveling, and racing destinations.

Destination

Destination is another niche-specific publication that focuses specifically on Caribbean destinations. You’ll learn about places to stay, things to do, and towns that you might not have been aware of. They also cover style and culture as well as food and drink.

Global Traveler

Global Traveler is a travel magazine that provides information, inspiration, and stories related to locations all around the world. If you’re looking for a good overall travel magazine to provide ideas and keep you up-to-date, this is an excellent option.

Geographical

Founded in 1935, Geographic is one of the oldest British travel magazines. Geographical brings the rich diversity of the world’s culture, wildlife, and places into its readers’ living rooms. The magazine is informative, authoritative, and educational, covering a wide range of subject areas all illustrated with superb high-quality photography.

Outside Magazine

For 35 years OUTSIDE magazine has been the intelligent person’s guide to the always exhilarating world outside. Award-winning writers, great stories of adventure, tips on the latest gear, where & when to go for active travelers.

American Road

Explore America’s back roads with American Road magazine. Whether you travel in an RV, on a Harley, or in a minivan, you’ll find road trips, maps, diners, motels, and roadside attractions in every issue. This is an excellent resource for anyone planning a road trip.

RV Magazine

RV magazine covers travel from the perspective of those who travel in the comfort of an RV. You’ll find general travel information as well as some tips and details that are especially relevant for RV travel. You’ll also find trailer and mobile home reviews, articles about gear and products for RV travel, safety and maintenance tips, info about RV parks, and more.

Outdoor Photographer

Outdoor Photographer is a landscape and nature photography magazine, but it’s an excellent read for travelers who enjoy photography. You’ll find articles (and of course, amazing photos) featuring destinations around the world, including the iconic as well as the unknown. You’ll learn a lot about some of the best photography destinations you can put into your upcoming travel plans.

Online Travel Magazines

All of the publications listed above still produce a printed travel magazine. Of course, many publications have gone exclusively to digital versions because of the costs related to printing and shipping. In this section, we’ll cover online travel magazines that are excellent options (much more than just a blog) for reading on your tablet or computer.

Budget Travel

Budget Travel (now digital-only) helps savvy consumers get the most out of every day, every destination, and every dollar. This used to be a popular print-based magazine (and one of my personal favorites), but now the content is only available digitally. You’ll find details about locations all around the world, so it’s a great overall option.

If you enjoy beaches and island travel, this award-winning and spectacularly visual travel magazine is a highlight that you won’t want to miss. ISLANDS (now digital-only) focuses on places we all dream about: islands around the world.

Wander is a digital-only travel magazine with a unique focus on wellness. If you’re interested in wellness tourism, this is the best resource for you.

Pathfinders Travel

Pathfinders Travel (digital-only) is the leading leisure travel publication for the Black travel enthusiast. Its affluent, educated and sophisticated readers have a thirst for information on family, romantic, and weekend destinations.

Backpacker (digital-only) is the leading outdoor adventure magazine, dedicated to helping readers enjoy everything nature has to offer. Every issue is packed with hands-on information on how to buy the best gear, how to build strength and endurance, how to find great hikes close to home, and how to enjoy the outdoor experience.

National Park Trips

From the editors of Outside magazine, National Park Trips (digital-only) is an outstanding resource for information and inspiration related to America’s national park system. You’ll find travel guides, information for road trips, and of course, plenty of stunning photos from your favorite parks.

Cabin Life (digital-only) covers cabins, cottages, lake homes, and lodges. Get ideas, information, and inspiration for your vacation home with the award-winning Cabin Life magazine. If you have a getaway or dream of having one, Cabin Life magazine is for you.

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38 Inspiring Travel Magazines Worthy of a Subscription

By Jason Barnette | Travel writer and photographer with 15+ years of road tripping experience

• Last Updated on May 25, 2024
• Published on November 25, 2022

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Travel magazines are great resources for inspiration and information. Inciteful articles go beyond the things to do in a destination and explore why you should visit in the first place. Hotel reviews, travel gear roundups, exploration of new trends, and interviews with interesting people in the travel industry keep you entertained through dozens of glossy pages.

Some travel magazines cover the globe, offering a chance to see exotic destinations in far-off lands. Other magazines stick closer to home, covering only regions or states. And then, special interest magazines cover topics like travel gear, outdoor recreation, and unique places to visit.

But when was the last time you picked up a travel magazine?

Browse through this list of travel magazines worthy of a subscription. Read the details of the magazine’s coverage, digital vs. print editions, and their publication frequency. And keep in mind – these make excellent gifts as well.

What about city magazines?

City magazines can offer additional insight into a destination, but not always. The magazines also include local news, shopping guides for home décor, and seasonal things to do around town. I recommend checking out city magazines when you travel but don’t get a subscription unless you visit that destination several times yearly.

Table of Contents

Condé nast traveler, food & wine, national geographic, travel + leisure, blueridge country, caribbean living, coastal living, coastal virginia, cowboys & indians, midwest living, smoky mountain living, arizona highways, louisiana life, minnesota monthly, new hampshire magazine, new jersey monthly, new mexico magazine, oklahoma today magazine, rhode island monthly, texas highways, texas parks & wildlife, vermont magazine, adventure cyclist magazine, american road, backcountry, blue ridge motorcycling, garden & gun, lighthouse digest, national parks magazine, rv magazine.

Travel Lifestyle Magazines

The premier category of travel magazines, these industry icons cover worldwide topics and destinations, keep you informed about current travel trends, and inspire you to dust off the passport.

A relative newcomer to the travel magazine market, Afar began publishing six issues each year in 2009. The magazine publishes immersive stories that go deep into the culture and history of travel destinations around the world. Each issue also features columns about travel gear, food, and profiles of interesting people in the industry.

Founded in New York City in 1909, Condé Nast is a vast media company with nearly a dozen magazine publications. Condé Nast Traveler is a luxury travel magazine published eight times yearly, featuring destination guides, hotel and resort reviews, and essays. Columns explore travel trends, the hottest new restaurants and hotels, and inside info on prices worldwide.

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First published in 1978, Food & Wine is a lifestyle magazine featuring articles about cooking and entertaining at home. But the magazine also features restaurant reviews, interviews with celebrity chefs, and new culinary trends to try worldwide. The magazine is published monthly with seasonal themes and travel inspiration in every issue.

It was a gut punch when National Geographic Traveler was shuttered in 2019. Published for twenty-five years, the travel-themed magazine was rolled into the flagship National Geographic . The broad-topic parent magazine now features one or two travel features in their monthly issues and a vast trove of information with a digital subscription.

Top Recommended

Published in New York City since 1937, Travel + Leisure is one of the top travel magazines in the world. The monthly publication features articles highlighting destinations worldwide, columns to help you save money while traveling, and reviews of hotels and restaurants. It’s one of the most inspiring magazines and the one subscription I recommend everyone order.

Wanderlust is the United Kingdom’s top travel magazine, published in London since 1993. The magazine focuses on travel destinations throughout the UK and Europe with destination guides, essays, interviews, and reviews. The bi-monthly publication features a whopping 200+ pages that will almost certainly keep you reading until the next issue arrives. A subscription also grants access to their vast digital archives.

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Regional Travel Magazines

Regional travel magazines broaden their topics beyond just travel to also include home décor and living. But these magazines are also an excellent resource for finding off-the-beaten-path destinations or learning about a new region of the country to explore.

Based in Roanoke, Virginia, BlueRidge Country is a lifestyle and travel magazine focused on the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. The monthly issues feature a section on upcoming festivals and events that are perfect for weekend getaways. You’ll also find destination articles, hotel and restaurant reviews, and exciting things to do in the great outdoors in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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With a subscription to Caribbean Living , you’ll “travel beyond the beach” with an inside look at the culture of the Caribbean islands. Issues are only published four times each year, but the publications are packed with intriguing travel stories, unique places to visit, and tips on how to make the most of your tropical getaway.

Life was turbulent for Coastal Living after Meredith purchased Time, Inc. in 2018. After a year stuck exclusively on newsstands, the magazine was again made available for subscriptions. The four issues published annually are packed with destination guides, travel tips, and reviews to make the most of your coastal getaway.

Published six times yearly, Coastal Virginia covers the region around Virginia Beach and the Eastern Shore. The publication includes lists of local events and festivals, travel guides to popular coastal destinations, and interviews with the local business owners who keep the travel industry thriving in coastal Virginia.

When Cowboys & Indians began publishing in 1992, its editors aimed to make it “the premier magazine of the West.” And with 16 issues each year, you’ll have plenty to read about the not-so-wild west. Each issue is packed with home décor, recipes for local foods, travel guides to popular destinations, and upcoming events and festivals.

Based in Des Moines, Iowa, Midwest Living has been published four times yearly since 1986. The issues explore the vast region with travel guides, interviews, and reviews of places to visit. Issues include lifestyle topics like home décor and recipes, but you’ll still find plenty of travel topics to inspire your next Midwest adventure.

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Based in Waynesville, North Carolina at the footsteps of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Smoky Mountain Living publishes stories covering the southern Appalachian Mountains. The stories include local arts and crafts, culture, music, and travel. It’s an excellent magazine for more than just the national park – it’s every small mountain town and hidden cove you never knew you wanted to visit.

The first issue of Sunset was published in 1898 – no kidding. Initially published by the Southern Pacific Railroad, today the lifestyle magazine covers the American West with topics on home life, cooking, gardening, and travel. Although it’s a broad-ranged magazine, the travel articles are inspirational.

Published since 1935, Yankee celebrates the culture of the New England states. Six issues each year feature stories about local traditions, festivals and events, lifestyle, and reviews of up-and-coming boutique hotels and restaurants.

State Travel Magazines

Narrowing the focus, state travel magazines focus on lifestyle and travel topics within their borders. If you visit a particular state every year, a subscription to one of these magazines could be invaluable for inspiring you to visit new destinations.

Published since 1935, Alaska is more than just a magazine to promote travel across the northernmost state – it’s also a journal of the Alaskan way of life. The magazine is published ten times yearly and features destination guides, seasonal activities, and outdoor adventures across the state. The magazine also featured excellent information about hunting, national parks, and how to travel across the state.

In 1921, the Arizona Department of Transportation began publishing a 10-page pamphlet to promote the highways across the state. Today, Arizona Highways is a monthly magazine published in Phoenix. Each issue includes road trip possibilities, travel guides, and stories about the state’s history and culture.

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Published six times yearly, Louisiana Life includes roundups of upcoming events and festivals, travel guides, and an inside look at the state’s culture.

The “Land of 10,000 Lakes” is brought to life with Minnesota Monthly , which is now ironically only published six times annually . The travel and lifestyle magazine features articles on destinations to visit, events you must attend, and things to do across the state and over the water.

New Hampshire Magazine publishes 10 issues each year packed with information about the state’s tourist destinations, seasonal guides to explore autumn colors and spring flowers, and reviews of local restaurants.

New Jersey Monthly publishes an issue every month of the year filled with lifestyle tips, destination guides, and things to do across the state to the Jersey Shore.

Launched in 1923, New Mexico Magazine was the first magazine to focus on travel within a single state. With 11 issues published annually by the New Mexico Tourism Department in Santa Fe, the magazine features articles on the state’s culture, history, outdoor recreation, and destinations.

Since 1956, Oklahoma Today Magazine has been the official publication of the state of Oklahoma. The issues – published 6 times yearly – feature articles on history, culture, food, and travel across the state.

Published since 1933, Our State is one of the best state travel magazines in the country. The monthly issues are filled with travel guides, upcoming events and festivals, stellar photography, and things to do in small towns and big cities across the Tarheel State.

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. And with 12 issues of Rhode Island Monthly published each year, you can learn all about it. The articles cover events and festivals, things to do, places to visit, and go in-depth with reviews and interviews.

Published since 1974 by the Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Highways is a monthly magazine that features destination guides, road trip itineraries, and seasonal inspiration for travel across the state. The articles include interviews with travel industry professionals, reviews of local restaurants and resorts, and roundups of things to do, places to go, and festivals to attend.

Based in Austin, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department protects the wildlife and their habitats across the state. And since 1942, the state agency has published Texas Parks & Wildlife . 10 issues annually are filled with tips about outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing, and anything else you can do in the great outdoors in the state.

Published only 5 times each year, Vermont Magazine explores the history, culture, and travel across the state. Articles take a deep dive with interviews, reviews, and guides to help you get the most out of a visit to the state.

Special Interest Magazines

Instead of travel guides or restaurant reviews or business owner interviews, the special interest magazine focuses on specific things to do while home or traveling. You’ll find stories about outdoor recreation, exploring national park units, and how to travel in an RV in the pages of these magazines.

Adventure Cyclist Magazine has been published since 1975 by the Adventure Cycling Association . The Missoula, Montana-based association is an excellent resource for adventurous bicycle trails, gear reviews, and technical guides. Their magazine reflects this mission with 9 issues published annually packed with useful information. Membership in the association includes a subscription to the magazine and vice versa.

Published 4 times annually, American Road is the definitive magazine of the road tripper. The issues are filled with road trip travelogues, itineraries, roadside attractions, and reviews of restaurants and hotels you’ll find along the way.

Backcountry is the only magazine dedicated to outdoor recreation far from the paved highways. Published six times yearly, the magazine features gear reviews, backcountry tips, and destination guides worldwide. It’s an excellent resource for discovering backcountry adventures, how to get there, and where to stay.

Blue Ridge Motorcycling is published 4 times annually by the same folks behind Smoky Mountain Living . The magazine features scenic and thrilling motorcycle routes throughout the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Southern Appalachians. Issues also feature motorcycle gear reviews and travel guides perfect for two-wheel adventures.

Published in Charleston, South Carolina, Garden & Gun is a regional magazine focusing on the American South. It’s not entirely a travel magazine with a wide range of topics from household décor to outdoor adventure. But the magazine regularly publishes fantastic articles about destinations you need to visit.

Lighthouse Digest is an interesting magazine subscription, especially for lovers of lighthouses. Published bi-monthly, the magazine features the history of the lighthouses, stories of previous keepers and their families, and travel guides on how to visit them. It’s a great resource for festivals and events to help you plan a weekend getaway to a lighthouse.

National Parks Magazine is the official magazine published by the National Parks Conservation Association. Published 4 times annually, the issues are filled with conservation stories and ways people can help protect the parks. But it also features excellent travel guides on things to do in the parks and sustainable ways to visit.

Published since 1977, Outside is a magazine about everything to do outside. The magazine is published bi-monthly. Each issue is stuffed with outdoor adventure gear reviews, technical articles, interviews of outdoor enthusiasts, and travel guides to amazing outdoor adventure destinations.

RoadRUNNER is a relative newcomer to the travel magazine domain, published for the first time in 2001. Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the magazine covers all topics related to motorcycle touring and traveling with one headlight. Published bi-monthly, issues feature gear reviews, travel guides, and thrilling routes to explore on two wheels.

RV Magazine is the premier magazine for recreational vehicle owners. Articles on tips, vehicle reviews, and new gear are published monthly. Print, digital, and combination subscriptions are offered to get the best of everything they offer.

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21 TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS (Easy Ways to Improve Today)

• Last Updated: February 8, 2024

Here are our best travel photography tips for beginners and intermediates, based on our experience of going from complete beginners to professional travel photographers, and now working in the industry for 8 years.

Picture this.

You finally book a trip to your ultimate bucket list destination.

Antarctica, Iceland, Namibia, Bali, seeing the Aurora Borealis – wherever it is, you’ve waited your whole life to finally visit.

Naturally you are going to want to capture the best travel photos possible of this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to share with your friends and family members, on social media, and maybe even print on the wall at home.

Moments in time or a travel experience that you always want to cherish.

So you’ve splashed out on a new camera based on expert recommendations , and you’re keen to hit the road.

But here’s the problem – you don’t have the faintest idea how to get the same kinds of images you see in postcards or on the internet.

The kinds of travel photos that just pop, stand out from the rest, inspire you to book a flight immediately.

Luckily that’s where we come in.

We’ve been fortunate enough to work as professional travel photographers for almost a decade now, being paid to fly around the world, running photography workshops, take pictures for the tourism industry and tell stories.

And now we want to share our knowledge, secrets and insights from our travel photography journey with you so you can take better travel photos.

In this post you’ll find many of our favourite travel photography tips you need to know to come home with shots you will be proud to show off.

Today is the time to learn. Let’s begin.

Table of Contents

1) Know Your Camera

2) focus on the golden and blue hours, 3) plan your shots, 4) learn about composition, 5) framing, framing and more framing, 6) move your feet, make them feel comfortable, 8) use a tripod, 9) find the right travel photography gear, 10) be unique, 11) find your voice as a photographer, 13) aperture, 15) shutter speed, 17) bonus – general ideas for camera equipment settings, 18) use manual mode, 19) shoot in raw (if available), 20) learn about post processing, save this pin for later, general travel photography tips for beginners.

To start with let me talk about the general travel photography tips that I feel are not only the most important, but also the most difficult to master.

Developing an eye for photography takes time. Years in fact. It’s a never-ending learning process, but I promise you with practice you will get much better.

And once you start to get the skills for framing and composing a shot, the rest is easy.

Whether you shoot on a dSLR, mirrorless, smartphone or an old film unit, the first travel photography tip is to get to know your camera equipment.

Whatever you have in your camera bag , take the time to read the instructions, play around with all the buttons and camera settings, and spend hours with it in your hand so that it becomes a part of you.

Study the menu so that if you need to change camera settings in the field you’re not spending minutes scrolling through it when timing is critical.

Also don’t forget to learn your camera’s limitations.

Does it perform well in low-light or does the image fall apart? Is it sharp wide open, or do you need to stop down to get the best clarity? Does it have inbuilt image stabilisation?

Ultimately when you pick up your camera you want to feel comfortable and know exactly how it works. Then getting better pictures will come faster and easier.

Light is everything when it comes to travel photography images, and there’s a good chance you’ve already heard about the golden and blue hours.

The Golden Hour is that time when the sun is low in the sky and it throws a magical, warm glow across the scene.

Think the first hour after the sun peaks in the morning, and the last hour or two before the sun drops over the horizon in the afternoon.

The Blue Hour is when the sun is below the horizon and the sky gives off a beautiful blue hue.

If you really want better travel photos, one of the best travel photography tips we can give is to get used to waking up early and stay out late to make the most of these two times of day.

If you’re not a morning person, get used to setting an alarm. Many of the great travel photos of the Taj Mahal and other tourist sites with no one in them for example were taken by people who got there early.

Taking photos in the middle of the day can still result in great shots, but in general you’ll find the blue sky too blown out unless there are some interesting clouds, and on a sunny day you’ll find the lighting conditions can be a bit harsh.

Instead use the middle of the day to get street photography, or scout out photo locations and a vantage point for your sunrise and sunset photos to come back later.

Bonus Tip – Even if it looks like the sunrise or sunset might not be so beautiful, wait around. You never know when the clouds might break or the sky randomly lights up in brilliant colours.

Before you arrive in your tourist destinations, spend a few hours planning out your shot list of images you want to photograph.

You can get inspiration from Instagram, Google Maps, travel guides, magazines and more.

Make a note of these pictures, and then plan your day around the optimum time to shoot (sunrise or sunset for example).

Doing this will help you nail the shots you want to go, and give you more purpose and direction.

You need to know that all of the best photographers use tools like Google Maps or social media to form a shot list, and you should get used to it too.

You’ve probably heard about how important it is to compose a shot properly, and I bet if you’ve ever read a photography manual you would have come across the ‘ rule of thirds ‘.

Good composition can be the difference between an average shot and award-winning travel photos.

There’s all kinds of ‘rules’ that theoretically make a photo look nicer, such as not putting your subject in the middle of the shot, don’t cut elements out of the frame, etc.

But right now let’s go a bit into the Rule of Thirds.

This concept is where you divide your image into 9 even squares (many cameras actually have this grid line feature built into their display options).

Then what you do is you place the subjects and points of interest such as a human element along those lines and squares.

Here’s an example of how this looks:

The idea of the rule of thirds is that this is a mathematical idea of what our eyes naturally find pleasing. So it’s good practice to incorporate this method into your shots.

Another thing to look for is leading lines that naturally draw your eye around the photo, as well as different angles and shapes.

Have a river flowing from the side of the shot up to a waterfall on the top left for example, or the foreground bending around, leading the eye towards a church at the top of the photo.

This is a skill that you’ll learn with more practice.

An important thing to remember is that rules are meant to be broken .

Get used to analysing your shots with the rule of thirds, but please don’t use it as gospel if you think a different composition would work.

Adding a human element also brings a lot of interest to a good shot, so place people in your frame.

When you look through the viewfinder or LCD screen, don’t just focus on the subject.

Make sure you run your eyes around the entire frame to make sure you’re not accidentally cutting off something important.

Double-check that the top of a mountain is fully inside the frame, or that your friend’s whole body is in the shot as an example.

This isn’t gospel, because sometimes having something cut off from the frame can be good for composition, but you’ll have to be the judge of that.

Also check to see if you can use something natural in the scene to create a frame inside your picture.

Think of looking out a window at a building, or a bent-over tree surrounding a pretty lake.

These can all help make better travel photos.

This is one of the most important travel photography tips I can give – Move your feet.

Don’t just arrive to a scene and take a shot from the place you’re standing.

Instead take a few minutes to walk around and see if there is a better frame or composition.

Go closer, move back, step to the side, consider your lens’ focal length, etc.

Imagine trying to take that iconic Taj Mahal photo, only to find out later that you were 2m to the left of centre, throwing off that perfect symmetry.

Or maybe if you walk to the river’s edge you’ll be able to incorporate some interesting rocks into the scene instead of just water.

Better yet, take multiple travel photos and fill up those memory cards from the same photo locations so you have lots of options when you get home to see which is your favourite.

7) Ask People for Permission

Travel photography isn’t all about capturing the most beautiful sunsets and gorgeous architecture around the world.

Travel photography is also about the people you meet. But if you’re a bit shy like me, how do you get those amazing portrait photos without feeling rude?

Simple – just ask for permission.

Asking someone for permission to take their photo is polite and respectful.

If you have had a great encounter with someone, or you just see a great opportunity and want to capture a wonderful portrait, give them a big smile and ask if it’s ok to take their photo.

You’ll find many people are more than happy to pose for a photo if you just ask (just make sure you respect them if they say no).

But what if you want to get a candid shot, with the subject looking natural?

There’s always another way to get these without annoying the person.

Don’t make it obvious that you are taking their photo. Act natural and take lots of photos of the environment around them.

You can also keep your camera down by your side and point the lens in their direction.

If you have a zoom lens, use it. This was you can be on the other side of the street or market and still photograph the person.

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Another one of my favourite travel photography tips for portraits is to bring in another element to the shot.

Some people will feel uncomfortable posing for a stranger, but if you can make it about something else they will feel much more at ease.

As an example, maybe ask if they can pose with something in their store like a rug, or ask them to show you their wedding ring.

This way they’ll realise there is more to your photo than just them. This will also add a lot more interesting elements to the shot!

A tripod is one of the best camera accessories you can have in your camera bag, and really essential for travel photography.

This will allow you to get excellent shots in low light, as well as get creative with your images (like taking long exposures).

These days you don’t always need a massive tripod to travel around with, especially if you want to travel light and are a hobbyist photographer. Look at some of the Joby Gorillapods .

Another good thing about using a tripod is that it will force you to slow down with your photography and put more thought into each shot.

Rather than just pointing and shooting, you will think carefully about where you want to set up your tripod and how you want to compose your shot.

Honestly if you want to become a better travel photographer, you’ll need to invest in at least a small tripod.

You don’t need to go out and spend tens of thousands of dollars on new travel photography gear to get the best shots.

In fact chances are you already have a perfectly adequate camera right next to you (your phone).

Instead just get what you an afford, and as you grow with your photography style, post production, etc, you’ll learn what camera gear you need as well.

Things like filters, tripods, flashes, prime lenses, zoom lenses, etc will come in time.

For now, all you really need is a camera, memory card and enthusiasm!

Check out our recommendations for the best travel tripods .

There’s nothing wrong with getting those iconic shots of the Eiffel Tower or Machu Picchu to share on social media.

They’re beautiful and are often amazing camera angles of famous places that everyone wants to visit.

But don’t forget to be unique as well! Find a different perspective that hasn’t been photographed a million times.

In fact make it your goal to get a few unique shots that you can be proud of.

Over-expose, under-expose, incorporate motion blue – the only limitation is your imagination!

Just like a writer or musician finds a particular style they like, as a photographer you need to discover your ‘voice’.

Travel photography is such a broad term that can cover just about anything.

Really just taking any travel photos will fit the description, whether it is landscape photography, wildlife photography, architecture, portraits, food or whatever.

Just find a style you love most, and focus on getting better at it.

If you really like black and white photography, then start shooting in black and white! Love taking images of crazy street markets? Then get out there and find them!

Experiment, learn, discover and nurture!

Technical Travel Photography Tips

While the technical side of using a camera is usually the most overwhelming thing for a new photographer to think about, it’s actually one of the easiest things to master. All it takes is a bit of study and practice.

If you’ve never looked into getting out of ‘Auto mode’ on your camera, then terms like ISO, aperture, white balance and shutter speed will seem completely foreign.

READ MORE: Check out our great article and blog posts featuring our best landscape photography tips !

12) Exposure Triangle of Photography

The Exposure Triangle is a metaphor to explain the 3 elements that allow light onto a sensor.

A camera captures light, and the right amount is needed so that your image isn’t too bright or too dark.

The 3 parts of the Exposure Triangle are aperture, ISO and shutter.

Each one affects how light reaches the sensor in different ways, and getting this combination right is essential to capturing a beautiful image.

If you want more information, I’ve put together this comprehensive guide to understanding the exposure triangle which you should really check out.

For now though I’ll explain these three things briefly, and how they relate to taking better travel photographs.

Aperture is how wide, or small, the blades in your lens are and how much light goes through the lens.

The aperture size is measured in ‘F Stops’, and displayed as numbers. f5.6, f8, f11, f16, etc

A wide aperture (small number – f1.8) lets in more light than a low aperture (big number – f22).

A wide aperture also has a shallowed depth of field than a low aperture. I know it can be a little confusing, but you’ll pick it up the more you play around with it.

If you want the background blurry in your photo, you’ll want a wide aperture. If you want everything in focus, you’ll want a low aperture.

ISO is how sensitive your camera sensor is to light. A small number, such as 100, means it’s not very sensitive and therefore needs more light to leave an impression.

A high number, like 6400, means it’s very sensitive and needs only a little bit of light to show up on the sensor.

The higher the ISO, the more noise shows up in a photo. Noise lowers the quality of your image, so in a perfect world you’ll want to keep this as low as possible (unless you’re going to stay out late doing astro and night photography ).

It’s also necessary to raise your ISO if you’re shooting moving subjects (or handheld) indoors.

Shutter speed is pretty straight forward – how long it takes for your shutter to open and close. This allows you to freeze a frame, or introduce motion blur.

Want to capture a bird in flight? You’ll want to have a fast shutter (1/4000th of a second for example).

Want to make a waterfall look silky smooth, like you see in so much Iceland photography? Go for slow shutter speeds (3 seconds for example), and check out our guide to waterfall photography tips while you’re at it!

Keep in mind that if you are holding your camera equipment rather than using a tripod, you’ll need to have a fast enough shutter to eliminate your own hand movement.

As a general rule 1/60 of a second is the slowest you should go so your picture doesn’t pick up hand movement. Any slower than that and you’ll probably need a tripod.

16) Combining All Three for Perfect Exposure

There is no ‘perfect setting’ for aperture, ISO and shutter. It all depends on what you are trying to photograph and the style you’re going for.

Luckily most decent digital cameras have two little tools that will let you play around figure out how all three work together – manual mode and histograms.

Manual gives you complete control over your camera’s ISO, aperture and shutter.

If you change one, nothing else will change, unlike in ‘aperture priority’ mode or ‘shutter priority’ mode.

The histogram is a visual display of light. When the bars are all the way to the left, the image is darker. When they are all the way to the right, the image is lighter.

When most of the bars are in the centre, this is perfectly exposed.

The best way to figure out what combinations work best when you’re a complete amateur is to put your camera on “manual” mode, activate the histogram, and play around with the settings.

Pick an aperture (f/8 for example) and point it at the scene. Now look at the histogram.

If the image is too dark, then you’ll need to let more light in. Let’s make the speed slower. See a change?

Now put the shutter back to where it was and instead change the ISO. Make the ISO higher. Is the image getting lighter?

Spend an hour or two playing around with different apertures, ISO and shutter so you get an idea of how each one affects the light hitting the display.

Take note at how drastically things can change if a cloud goes in front of the sun, or you take the camera inside.

This just comes with practice of course, and knowing what settings you want for a particular scene will become second nature

Keep in mind that not all travel photos needs to be perfectly exposed. Sometimes having a darker image looks much better than having one that is nice and bright. You can use your judgement for this.

This is very, very basic and by no means should be read as gospel. There are a million different things that can affect why you would want a faster shutter, or wider aperture. But if you are confused about what to pick for what here’s a quick idea.

• Landscapes – You’ll want your aperture around f8-f11. You’ll also want your ISO as low as possible. Slow down the shutter accordingly.
• Portraits – You’ll probably want to photograph your subject to be sharp, but the background blurry to bring focus on the person. Have a wider aperture (say f2.8 for example), and a faster shutter (around 1/160 at the absolute slowest) to freeze the subject. Adjust ISO accordingly.
• Indoors – Because it is darker inside than outside, you’ll need to let a lot more light into the sensor. Unless you’re using a tripod, keep the speed at around 1/60 as the slowest, and the aperture around f5.6 to start with. Adjust ISO and aperture accordingly.

Of course there’s a bunch of other styles of travel photography that would use different settings, such as astrophotography, architecture, street scenes photography, wildlife photography, etc.

In time you’ll learn what settings work best for each scene.

The best way to get to know your camera and how light works is to have complete control over what settings you choose.

The only way to do this is to shoot in manual mode (shown by the letter M on most cameras).

It will take months of practice, but I promise you that in time you’ll be able to look at a scene and instantly know what aperture, ISO and shutter to use to get the exact style of image you’re looking for.

You can also use aperture priority mode (the letter A on your camera) if you don’t want to make the big leap to manual just yet.

This way you can lock in the aperture you want (f8 for landscape photography, f2.8 for portraits, etc) and the camera will automatically adjust the ISO (although you can control this part too) and shutter to get perfect exposure.

I highly recommend focusing on learning manual settings though until you have it perfected.

When you take a photo on your digital camera, the computer chip inside it takes what you captured on the sensor and converts it into a format that can be easily read. For most cameras, these two formats are RAW and JPEG.

JPEG is a compressed format that the camera creates to save on space. In doing so it ‘locks in’ all the data that it picked up such as the colour and white balance.

RAW files actually saves all the data of what you took and doesn’t compress it.

Most decent digital cameras will give you the menu option of shooting in RAW, and I recommend you use it if you ever plan on editing your photos.

Keep in mind that the file sizes will be a lot bigger (for example on one of our cameras a RAW is 42, while a JPEG is just 20), so you’ll need to have extra memory cards and external hard drive storage.

If you have no plans on editing your photos then shoot in JPEG.

Some people think that editing your photo is ‘cheating’. But the truth is photographers have been editing their photos ever since photography was invented.

Yes, even your favourite photos in National Geographic have been manipulated in some way.

99% of photos you see in your favourite travel magazines have been edited. Every professional photographer edits their photos to some degree.

The reason is that not all cameras are great at capturing exactly what the eye saw in terms of colour and light.

If you really want to get the most out of your professional travel photography business, you should start playing around with post processing.

Many people have heard of Adobe Photoshop , but it’s a pretty advanced tool that most people wouldn’t ever need to use (until you get more experience).

To start with look at the free apps that you can get on your phone, such as Snapseed, or free editing programs on your computer, like iPhoto or GIMP.

Once you get serious about travel photography and you want to start editing all of your photos that are filling up your memory cards and external hard drive, we recommend purchasing Adobe Lightroom.

If you’re ready to make the jump to using Lightroom and Photoshop, Adobe have a great ‘Creative Cloud’ package, which is what we use for only $10 a month. You can buy it here with a 7-day free trial

21) Practice, Practice, Practice

Just like anything, becoming a great travel photographer takes time, and a lot of practice. The only way you can get better is by getting out there taking travel photos!

You don’t even have to travel the world to tourist destinations or have the most travel camera available to be a great photographer.

Borrow some family members to take their portraits, get a friend who is also interested in photography and push each other, or grab your smartphone and go shoot sunset.

Buy whatever you can afford, go for a walk around your city and snap away.

We hope that this general guide on travel photography tips for beginners has been helpful.

Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any other questions. We have a lot of experience working with tourism boards, and would be happy to help you too.

Good luck on your photographic journey, and maybe we’ll see you in National Geographic one day!

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Your work is greatly appreciated and has had a positive impact and it has greatly benefited both myself and my students. It’s creators like you who elevate the educational experience, making it a blissful endeavor for learners across the globe.

I indeed agree in Know your camera and Plan your shots. These tips would make a good start in achieving your socmed worthy travel shots. And ofcourse, the other tips will surely be useful too. Great post!

Good article but I need to say something about using Manual – it’s not that great. Manual is just a different mode of settings for exposure, little different from either shutter or aperture priority, except these two give you a leg up, to where you’re going anyway. At the end of the day whatever exposure setting you choose will be just a combination of the 3 on the ‘exposure triangle’. Instead of using manual try these other two in conjunction with exposure compensation, which overrides the exposure meter reading. You still need the meter for any exposure anyway, just not necessarily using the value it recommends. It amounts to the same thing, only easier, quicker, and still constraining one of the triangle sides that you want. I use manual for specific unusual objects, such as sun, moon, stars, but during general daytime subjects it’ll be very unusual to hamper yourself by not using the aid provided when there is no advantage.

Your blog has become my go-to source for insightful content.

Thank you so much. So glad to hear. 🙂

Before you go, research your destination and its culture. This will help you better understand the people, customs, and landscapes you’ll be photographing.

I benefited a lot from your post. Thank you

So glad you did. Thank you for stopping by. 🙂

Thanks for sharing all this amazing tips & information. Fabulous post !

You are welcome. We are happy to help. Happy photographing

nice summary of basic photo tips that will improve my shots, thanx!

You are rocking..keep it up your work

Thank you so much. We really appreciate it.

Great article with great tips and i also like the pictures

Thank you so much Alesha and Jarryd for these amazing photography tips! I look forward to putting into practice some of your wonderful ideas and tips! I do so appreciate any tips that I can get to improve my photography. :)) Cheers, Marilyn

I absolutely loved this article! Like you I received my first ‘proper’ camera at 14 and since then have been hooked. I recently purchased a Nikon D750 and am absolutely loving it. Although at the moment I only have two lenses for it I am hoping to be able to afford more soon. What are your favourite lenses?

In my photography I love capturing candid portraits of people I encounter during my travels. I always struggle with the dilemma of getting the perfect candid shot and feeling compelled to ask permission before taking the shot. As a very shy person directing people in images is daunting, but it is something I am striving to work on. It’s nice to read that you are also shy yet manage to capture such incredible images of people.

As I am mostly self-taught, I always love to read technical tips to improve my images. I found the technical side of your post incredibly helpful and wanted to say thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed post. I believe it really helps and inspires amateur photographers like myself.

Glad you liked the article. Thank you for your comment. Keep photographying Caitlyn 🙂

Great tips and awesome photos! I always tell people if they aren’t comfortable with their settings, the #1 way to make sure their images aren’t blurry is to shoot in TV/S (shutter) priority. That way you can prioritize having no hand shake.

Thank you so much. Great advice. Thanks for your comment. 🙂

Awesome tips for everyone and specially to me who loves capturing photos everytime i travel.This one also help me and give me more knowledge on how to make awesome photos and its good because you don’t need to buy expensive camera to have a good quality photos, just your iPhone or smartphone you can make a great photos.

Hi, you are so right. You can take great photos with your phone. Glad the article could help you.

Great article! Do you even bother carrying your camera with you during the day in broad sunlight? I find it’s not worth the hassle for such poor shooting conditions.

Hi Scott, It all depends what we are doing. If we are on a job, we always carry our cameras with us. The midday sun is harsh but you get used to working with it. Especially indoors with the sun coming through the cracks, it can work out really lovely sometimes. When we are travelling on our own time, we don’t usually carry the camera. Happy travels

I really enjoyed reading this post, as I am a beginner in photography as well and it’s always interesting to see what gear other people are using!

I have the Canon Rebel as well, and also love the 50mm lens. It’s just great and is so versatile!

Thanks for sharing.

Glad we could help. Thank you for your comment. Happy photographing,

Great tips guys! Photography is an art so it must be learned properly. A good guide can teach art in a great way. This article is similar to a guide because it is an eye-opener for blooming photographers and travel lovers.

Thank you so much!

Thank you for your comment Glorias. Glad the article could help.

Hello Alesha and Jarryd, not sure to whom I adresse the message to, but I’m guessing Jarryd took the pictures and Alesha wrote about it :p

Anyway, do you guys use any customized Firmware on your DSLR? like the CHDK or Magic Lantern. That’s one question, the other one will be: can’t find any Mobile Phone photography on your blog? can you please refer me to any article that provide valuable info around Mobile phone photography?

Hi Ayoub, The photos and words in the article are a combination of both of us. Usually Alesha is the photographer and Jarryd is the writer.

We use use no customise firmware at all. We haven’t ventured this way as it voids our warranty.

As for phone photography, maybe this is an article we should write. With our phone photos, we do use Snapseed to edit them. But do not take any photos through any apps. All the best

Thank you for the tip regarding phone photography, I mostly use the customized firmware to do timelaps and edit directly on the camera, keep me posted after publishing the new article. (Already subscribed to the weekly newsletter)

Definitely will do. Thank you so much. Happy photographing. 🙂

you are doing a great job

Thank you so much. 🙂

This was really an amazing list of tips, I am a hobbyist photographer and this would really helps me a lot

Glad we could help. Keep up the photographing. 🙂

Great tips Alesha and Jarred. I really liked your golden and blue hours tip. Will try it soon and hope get amazing pics 🙂

Glad we could help. Practise will get you on the right track and before you know it you will be taking amazing shots. We are still learning about photography everyday. We love that you can never stop learning. Thanks Linda.

Some of the best tips I have read so far. Amazing post and captures so much detail. Worth the read for every travel photographer. 🙂 Keep it up.

Thank you so much,. We really appreciate it. 🙂

Priceless tips for amateurs like me. Thanks for sharing. For a long while, I’ve tried to follow the rule of thirds, but the best shots came out when I finally dared to break it. You’re absolutely right about the rules are meant to be broken. Regarding the camera, I agree it doesn’t have to be the most expensive. But sometimes I have a feeling my shots would have been better had I owned a proper camera. What device is the best balance between price and quality?

HI Robin, you’re welcome. We are so happy we could help. Sometimes breaking the rules works out to be better. 🙂 We definitely know what you mean. You do not need to buy the most experience camera. A camera that you can use manual settings, is great as you can start using and playing with aperture, shutter speed and ISO. We started off with a Sony RX100ii and it was great. Compact and a great camera to learn. Here is some articles that may help. https://www.nomadasaurus.com/best-camera-for-travel-ultimate-photography-series/ https://www.nomadasaurus.com/best-camera-accessories-ultimate-photography-series/

Thanks a lot for the great advise! I especially like your explanations about the exposure triangle. I was a bit aware of it before, but never played around with it unless I wanted to change the depth of field (and even then, I did this very rarely). But thanks to focusing more on it, I am starting to get the hang of it. I have taken some very good hummingbird pictures, for example, which never would have been possible if I hadn’t raised the ISO so I can keep the shutter speed fast. Those birds zip around like crazy!

Also, I think one of the most important pieces of advise, and the one I’m struggling with most, is to always look at the whole frame. I am guilty of looking at the main subject and later finding out that I cut off important things on the side or that something weird is in the photo that shouldn’t have been there.

Hi Ilona, so happy the article could help you. That’s amazing you experiment with your hummingbird shots. They are fast birds. By practising photography, you will get better and better. No matter how experienced you are, there are always things to learn. When you come to a scene you want to photograph, stop for a minute look around, walk around and think about what shots you want to take. Obviously this is hard when the subject is moving but great for landscape and street photography. All the best and keep up the awesome work. 🙂

Hi, I took around 500 shots on a trip to Kyrgyzstan recently, some I think are pretty good, but now after reading your tips, I think I will make another trip to that part of the world again soon!

what a great tips especially the lighting part – i also agree that getting up earlier and shooting in the natural sunlight is so great for your photos. talking to the locals and knowing your camera, You guys covered it all

Thank you so much for reading Shama. Glad you liked our article. Natural lighting is the best. Even though sometimes that early morning is hard it is worth it. 🙂

u are absolutely right u don’t need an expensive camera or go to Bali ( although it’s a good idea) to get great photos. it’s just simple common sense and a good eye and you can master photography

Well said. Thank you for your comment and reading Shama. Have a great week.

Thanks a lot for the helpful tips on holiday photos. My partner and I are in Easter Island, irresistible place for photo opportunity. My Nikon D7000 will keep on taking photos on auto mode for the time being until I have had enough practice following your guidelines and the who knows what photos I might produce! Thanks.

Glad we could help Balu. Definitely when you have time, go out and take some photos on manual. Play with the different settings. Before you know it, you’ll only be on manual. At the beginning when I was still learning, I would take a shot on the manual settings I thought and then a shot of the same view on auto in case I messed up. Better safe than sorry. Have a great time in Easter Island. There is so much to do there and learning about the history is amazing. Take care. Alesha

Guys your advice are completely helped me. I was stressed before, i want to travelling at the moment but i hope i can take a good picture cause you know how annoying it will be when we take a picture and then when we are home they are completely bad. So then you have to comeback at the same place again just to take a picture. But this one is helpfull

Hi Fabio, Don’t stress. You are going to bring back amazing photos from your travels. It is all overwhelming at the beginning but it gets easy. When you are shooting, put some time aside and concentrate on what you have learned. It doesn’t matter if it takes you 20 minutes to an hour to get your shot. If their are other photographers around, most of the time that are happy to give you some advice. Let them know you are new. Maybe they will let you know their settings for ISO, aperture and shutter. When it comes to editing, take your time as well. There are many You Tube videos that can help you for free. Have a great time on your trip. Happy travels

Hey Guys, very useful tips especially the Bonus tips.

Keep Sharing!!!

Glad we could help. Thanks for reading.

P(Program) you set either the aperture or shutter and the camera adjusts the other one accordingly to maintain the right exposure. Thanks

Thanks Rezan

I love traveling around the world. I wish to capture some of the beautiful places that I enjoyed. The above tips helped me to improve my travel photography skills. It also helped me to click some of the memorable moments of my travel with my friends and relatives.

Hi Vivek, Glad we could help. It is all about practise. We love having a day to ourselves and just getting out and shooting anything – landscape, cityscape, people or animals. We try to give ourselves a challenge sometimes. It makes it interesting and we are enjoying ourselves. 🙂

Great tips to help out beginners like me. I need to work on to ask people for permission as I get shy sometimes. I love the quote “rules are meant to be broken”!

Thank you Mao. Don’t worry, “asking” will come. Alesha was so shy and I used to take all the people shots. Now she is more confident and really enjoys shooting people. All the best.

THANK YOU . Your very easy to read starter guide to photography was AMAZEBALLS I learnt so much .cheers LIZY

Thank you. Glad we could help. Happy shooting and get creative. 🙂

Hey guys, this is an amazing guide, thanks for writing this up in such detail. As an amateur, I always look for good travel photography tips from other travellers. I left my tripod behind in Thailand and I think this was a huge mistake, I need to get a new one, urgently 🙂

By the way, really enjoy your photos on your blog and Instagram, they are amazing! 🙂

Glad we could help guys. We never used to use a tripod in our early years until we discovered how amazing the shots can be with one in low light and now we have 3. You can rest your camera on something to get a shot but you are limited to positions. Thanks for reading guys. 🙂

thanks for the tips. i’d make one edit: instead of ‘move your feet’ i’d say “don’t be lazy”…move left or right. move forward or back. climb up on something or get down on your knees.

Love it Aaron. You are so right. A little to the left might be the perfect shot or a little to the right and crouching might be the perfect shot. thanks for the input. Have a good one.

I love this post. It is incredibly helpful to all beginner travel photographers like myself! I have only been shooting in manual mode for the past 5 months and have already seen a huge increase in the quality of my photos! But I am always looking to improve. Will definitely be sharing your post

It is crazy how you improve when you start shooting manual. I know Alesha did also. You learn so much about the camera and what it can do, it is incredible. Thank you for reading and all the best with your photography Hayley. 🙂

this guide is amazing, thank you so much for explaining everything in a way an amateur can understand 🙂

Bookmarking the post for future reference!

Cheers, Naddya

Thank you guys. We are glad it is useful for you. 🙂

Wow! Amazing Tips. These tips will help a lot to click great pictures with your camera. Love the point of Shutter Speed. and about RAW.

Thanks for Sharing Helpful Post.

Thank you so much Nitin. Glad we can help. Thank you for reading.

Yeah I agree with you buddy.

Thank you 🙂

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You’re about to discover 31 of the best travel photographers on Instagram in 2024.

I’ll introduce you to award-winning travel photographers who fly around the world in search of the most incredible photos.

I’ll also answer some frequently asked questions related to travel photographers in general.

You’ll find a ton of inspiration for your own travel photography in this guide.

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Who Are The Most Famous Travel Photographers in 2024?

Chris burkard.

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Burkard is a self-taught photographer who has truly mastered the art of taking breathtaking landscapes and action-filled portraits.

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Lauren Bath

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Her Instagram feed showcases her unique perspective in highly saturated landscapes and atmospheric wildlife photography .

She also gives you behind-the-scenes photography insights into how she goes about capturing her travel photos.

Joshua Cripps

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Joshua Cripps is a well-known American photographer , international speaker, and tour leader. His epic landscapes are somehow able to capture the feeling of being there yourself.

Melissa Hie

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This concept allows her to share tiny moments from around the world in fun and unique ways.

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Lucy Rose Laucht

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As a Leica ambassador, her passion and dedication to her craft shows up in every image, from beach scene to cityscape.

Even now, when most people take photographs with their phones, there’s still a lot to learn from film photography where every shot is precious.

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His Instagram account features life around him, with images from the city and the natural wonders his day job brings him to document.

Chase Guttman

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He uses a drone to shoot amazing landscape photography in a different light, and he finds beauty in the repeating patterns you can see from above.

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• What is the best lens for travel photography?

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His duo-toned landscape shots are framed with a manmade element that helps the viewer focus on the natural beauty of the outdoors and be reminded of man’s interaction with it.

Glenn Lee Robinson

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From snowy mountains in Yosemite to a bird’s eye view of Lake Tahoe, his photos highlight the sheer beauty of California’s national parks and forests.

Senai Senna

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In the meantime, I like to look at his tagged locations for travel inspiration and where I want to go next.

Lisa Michele Burns

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The pastel colors of sunset and the misty aura of waterfalls and ocean spray fill her feed with calming energy.

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While he doesn’t post new images often, his reputation as a three-time Travel Photographer of the Year means that every post or reel is a must-see.

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Manuel Dietrich

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Dietrich’s Instagram grid showcases his teal-orange-green style in a way that’s deeply inspiring. Instead of applying a filter to any photograph, he makes sure his subject fits into his style.

Laurence and Jessica Norah

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As full-time photography bloggers, they share their expertise in planning trips and documenting them.

Their Instagram feed is an approachable portfolio of experiences that almost anyone can learn from and emulate on their next big trip.

Colby Brown

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One feature of Brown’s photograph descriptions is the camera settings or equipment he uses. For most shots, he lets you know which lens and body he used, which is helpful when you’re ready for an upgrade.

Richard Bernabe

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His adventure photos from around the world move people to think about conserving the natural environment that he is so good at capturing.

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Alex Strohl

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His Instagram feed is more like a collection of mini blog posts behind the scenes of taking and producing images that you can share with the world.

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Don’t miss out on Vox’s reels which provide a behind-the-scenes look at the day’s work. Some photos are taken with a small point-and-shoot which proves that the best camera is the one that you have with you.

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His extensive archive of Instagram images showcases why he’s known as a master of color, composition and perspective.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bob Krist (@bobkristphoto)

Because of his experience, his Instagram travel photographs have a range of styles and subjects that I – and many others – look to for inspiration.

Timothy Allen

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Paul Nicklen

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Nicklen’s skill in composing his photos is something I study before going on a trip and again before I edit my shots. His use of framing and composition takes his photos from snapshots to masterpieces.

Michael Yamashita

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His books, workshops, and lectures help him share his passion for historic explorers and the landscapes that they would have seen in ancient times.

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Whether it’s a trip to the beach or an abandoned parking garage, he has the ability to portray the modern world in a fresh light.

Navaneeth Unnikrishnan

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Ami Vitale is a renowned photographer who has travelled to over 100 countries and published a book showing pandas being released into the wild.

Lola Akinmade Åkerström

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Jord Hammond

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Eric Rubens

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Though the colors in his landscapes must be highly edited, his skill in knowing what to highlight and when to stop makes his dreamy seascapes something special.

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Elia Locardi

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From a once-in-a-lifetime photo of the Northern Lights to a series of shots documenting the city’s skyline, he knows how to draw you into his world.

Matjaž Krivic

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The emotion of the trip is evident in every shot, which he shares on his Instagram feed.

FAQs about Travel Photographers

What is considered as a travel photographer?

Anyone who uses a camera to document the world and showcase what makes a location unique. Instagram travel photographers may have a defined vision or may take inspiration from an area’s landscape, food, people and history.

Is it hard to be a travel photographer?

It takes dedication, and it can be hard at times. My favorite photographers are skilled with both a camera and a computer, and they work almost as hard at marketing themselves and teaching others as they do in capturing the perfect picture.

Are travel photographers in demand?

Yes! The travel industry is not slowing down, which means that the demand for new photographs and videos of exciting locations around the world is still high.

Does travel photography pay well?

Instagram travel photographers may be paid by brand sponsorships and marketing agencies for the trips they take. They can make money selling prints of their work directly online or through galleries . Many even guide trips and have online classes teaching others how to recreate their style.

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The 5 best travel magazines to explore the world from your sofa

Stuck in the house? Don’t worry, we’ve found the 5 best travel magazines that can bring the world to your doorstep! These magazines will allow you to escape to breathtaking destinations from the comfort of your own sofa.

These 5 best travel magazines are personal Get Lost favorites. We have subscriptions to three of the magazines listed and are frequent readers of the other two. So grab a coffee, put your feet up, and get lost with us as we travel the world through their pages.

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5 Best Travel Magazines

We’ve listed the 5 best travel magazines below to help you escape to new destinations without leaving the house. Keep reading to find out the best bits of each magazine, and why we love them!

The Sunday Times Travel Magazine

This British travel magazine is published monthly. To date, it has virtually no online presence, with 95% of its content being print only. This exclusivity means that you’ve got to get your hands on a physical copy.

The Sunday Times Travel Magazine is ideal for destination snippets. They have fantastic double-page photographic spreads of lesser-known destinations with a summary of the history, travel tips and prices. They highlight a huge number of varied destinations in each magazine; perfect if you’re looking to stumble upon new ideas.

The Hotlist is an exclusive focus on travel trends; everything from trending destinations, fashions, and must-have travel accessories. This section comprises of digestible articles that can be read in a number of short sittings. The most interesting is the ’10 things we’re excited about’ segment, which shines a light on 10 events or facts from the travel world.

The Knowledge is your behind-the-scenes glimpse of the travel industry. It contains fascinating insider information from travel experts in a range of topics. Content such as travel photography tips, accommodation guides, and travel tips regularly feature.

Instant Escapes is a brilliant series of ‘cut out and go’ guides. These handy double-sided features can be snipped from the magazine and popped into your luggage so you have all of your destination information in one place. They feature a map, things to see and do, where to eat, where to shop and a tip from a local.

Why we love it…

The Sunday Times Travel Magazine is perfect for digestible articles, which are great for on the go or are easy to pick up and put down throughout the day. We love the variety of destinations they cover from European city breaks to luxury beach escapes. It’s impossible to not find an article that catches your interest in this magazine!

The Sunday Time Travel Magazine is no longer in print as of October 2020.

Wanderlust is a British magazine that publishes 10 issues per year. It was established in 1993 by Paul Morrison and Lyn Hughes, who found a gap in the market for a magazine combining their interests in wildlife, activities and cultural insights.

Wanderlust is perfect for digging deep into destinations. They have some fantastic long articles giving detailed insights into the places and the people. The magazine has a strong focus on the authentic beauty of places; the landscape, wildlife, people, and culture.

Trip Planner is a huge feature spanning several pages. Each issue highlights a popular destination and provides all of the information you need to plan the perfect trip. Packed with maps, expert tips, and itineraries, you’ll be itching to make travel plans.

Travel Tips is a unique feature of reader recommended travel tips. In each issue, there is a specific destination focus, and readers who have visited can submit their travel tips. This remarkable concept lets you learn from regular travelers who have been there and done it.

The Big Read is a single-page feature that recommends travel-related books. As an avid reader, this section is a personal favorite as a great way to discover new books and authors.

Wanderlust sets out its philosophy very prominently at the beginning of every issue. They stress that responsible, conscious and sustainable travel is at the heart of everything that they do. This theme is constant throughout the magazine and we love them for that!

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National Geographic Traveller

The longest-running publication on our list, National Geographic Traveller was first published in the US in 1984. Although no longer published in the US, the UK variant was first released in 2010 and is still a popular choice for travellers.

As you’d expect from National Geographic, the magazine has a heavy focus on nature. It features several remote destinations with beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. It is a perfect guide to relaxed escapes at a slower pace.

On the Trail is a short article which features a beautifully illustrated map. Each issue delves into the highlights of a chosen destination. The illustrated map walks you through a recommended itinerary while providing an overview of each stop along the way.

The Weekender feature provides an ideal two-day itinerary for a destination that is perfect for a weekend escape. It draws attention to the top things to see and do and recommends a breakdown of each day for the morning, afternoon and evening. No need to worry about travel planning, they’ve done the hard work for you!

Travel Geeks is the section of the magazine that shares all of the expert travel tips. Within here though, it also features some fascinating facts and figures about travel destinations and the travel industry. It also has some great travel accessory recommendations for those of us who are travel geeks at heart!

Although National Geographic Traveller is a travel magazine, what we take away from it is its focus on education. Rather than selling you must-see destinations, it scratches at the surface of places and unearths the authenticity of the place. National Geographic aims to teach us more about the people, places and cultures between its pages than the latest boutique hotels and hottest nightlife.

Lonely Planet

In 2009 the well-known travel publisher Lonely Planet added a monthly magazine to its repertoire.

Lonely Planet Magazine is packed full of unique destinations and travel experiences. If you think you’re bucket list contains all of the world’s must-see sights, think again! Lonely Planet will introduce you to destinations you didn’t even know existed.

The regular Photo Challenge competition runs on the magazine’s Instagram page . Each month they will announce a theme for the photo submissions, then publish the winning shots in the magazine. It’s a great way to witness travel photography by other readers.

The Life Changer segment asks a travel writer to reflect on a trip that made them think differently about the world. These personal accounts of self-discovery remind us that travel is so much more than just ticking countries off a list. It’s a poignant reminder of just how much we can learn about ourselves by traveling the world, and how these experiences shape us.

The Urban Edit is a series of cut-out guides to a selection of the world’s bustling cities. Covering everything from where to eat and drink, to how to see the cities on a budget and even the best gift shop souvenirs. These guides are a great way to see popular cities from a different perspective.

Without a doubt, our favourite thing about Lonely Planet Magazine is its focus on photography. While all of the magazines we’ve listed have stunning photos, Lonely Planet makes the images their focus. The majority of the features are made up of huge graphics and a smaller amount of text, making you feel like you’re truly experiencing the destination on the pages.

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Condé Nast Traveller

Condé Nast was first published in the UK in 1997, but its American counterpart was established ten years earlier. The US variant has won 25 National Magazine Awards and the name certainly holds a lot of weight in the world of travel.

Everything about Condé Nast screams luxury. While writing this, I’m lusting over a £5,000 handbag featured on one of their pages. While many of us can’t always justify the expense of luxury travel, Condé Nast gives us a glimpse of it through their pages.

Condé Nast themselves describe the Word of Mouth feature as ‘new and ground-breaking travel updates.’ There’s probably no better way to articulate what this section achieves. It shines a light on fascinating travel trends they have unearthed and certainly makes for inspiring reading.

The Style File takes inspiration from destinations and global celebrations to provide some travel-inspired fashion advice. While the featured items usually come with an eyewatering price tag, the section seamlessly merges travel and lifestyle in a way no other travel magazine has achieved.

Condé Nast regularly host Traveller Events . These events are aimed at celebrating the culture, food and history of destinations, and are a great way to get a taste of a destination before you even visit it. The magazine features a fascinating glimpse into these glamorous events to whet your appetite.

The Condé Nast Traveller magazine is a work of art. The atmospheric photography and jaw-dropping destinations are more akin to a coffee table hardback than a travel magazine. Although the majority of its features focus on luxury in excess, a flick through its pages is a great way to live vicariously for a few fleeting moments, for those of us who are unlikely to experience their escapes first-hand.

Best Travel Magazines

So these are our 5 best travel magazines to helps us escape without leaving the sofa! Collectively, they open our eyes to stunning new destinations, provide expert travel tips and remind us why we love to travel. Let us know your best travel magazine in the comments!

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I always love getting lost with Nat Geo and Lonely Planet.

It’s a fantastic way to escape isn’t it? I love getting lost in great articles about new places. The problem is I just keep finding more places that I want to visit!

Ohh I think the Wanderlust blog would be the one I would choose! Thank you so much for sharing these great ideas to fuel wanderlust!

Wanderlust is a fantastic magazine. It has some wonderful articles in it. Happy reading!

What great suggestions! I think I need to plan myself a trip. 😊

I’m glad you like the recommendations! Travel magazines are satisfying our wanderlust during lockdown and helping us shape up lots of future travel plans!

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Interesting magazines recommendations.Will definitely read one of those. Thank you!

I hope you find a travel magazine from the list to fuel your wanderlust! Thanks for reading!

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We all love an incredible story, especially when it’s accompanied by stunning visuals, exceptional depth, and a viscerally appealing design orientation. While a number of our favorite magazines certainly deliver on those desirable traits, there comes a time when we branch out from our selection of mainstream publications in search of something more — something that’s both impactful and present.

If you’re like us, you’ve likely fostered an appreciation for the creative side of things — whether it’s the design, caliber, or personability of an editorial (or its contributors). That being said, reading the industry’s most prolific magazines might leave you feeling a bit transitional. So, we’ve decided to create a listing of our favorite outdoor adventure magazines — the ones that live to illustrate, portray, and enamor. You’re not going to find “acceptable” photography, wordplay, or story choice here; instead, you’ll be treated to a journey of genre-defining stimulation. Each of these publications will take you on a journey that you’ll never forget — so, take the time to sit back, relax, and submit to a deep dive into our recommended experiences.

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Best Food-Focused

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Best for Gear Lovers

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Best for Surfing

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Best for Travel

Best Bilingual

Best Writing

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What makes a good outdoor magazine.

Expertise: Like with any magazine, you want to feel like the writers know what they’re talking about. That’s why you’re reading, after all.

Niche: Within the broad category of the outdoors , there are many umbrellas, from sport to adventure to travel. Below, we have magazines that focus on boating and surfing, while others are more open-ended and let the current issue’s topic dictate its content.

Photography: More than anything these days, what separates print media from online media are the images. You can often get the same text on the internet, but viewing excellent photography in person is a different experience entirely. Not to mention, your living room will look much better with a coffee table full of pretty pictures.

Frequency: For any magazine, the frequency of its release is important. If you’re an avid reader, you may want something that comes to your doorstep every few weeks, while those slower to get through their monthly magazines may want something that comes less frequently so that they don’t wind up with a pile of unread issues stacked up. Whether you’re looking for a monthly publication or a yearly one, we’ve got you covered.

Ink & Card Stock: Another benefit of print media is the tactile experience of feeling the pages in your hand. As such, heavy card stock featuring super-high-quality printing can level up a magazine to the quality of a coffee table book. This is more common for quarterly and semi-annual publications who might charge more per issue.

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• One of the most aesthetically pleasing here, the magazing focuses on travel with a gastronomy angle.

Best Food-Focused: Life & Thyme might be one of the most aesthetically pleasing publications on the list, but with a staunch focus on gastronomy, recipes , and the individuals behind the knife, it’s become much more than a collection of handsome subject matter. From California to Taiwan, Life and Thyme taxis readers behind the counter for a look into the lives, stories, and customs of local chefs, while shedding light on their influential upbringing, and spotlighting the cities that gave them life.

Focus: Gastronomy, Travel Established: 2012 Publishing Frequency: Quarterly

• The quintessential mag for everything adventure oriented, Outside Magazine thrives on the expertise of its writers.

Best for Gear Lovers: Outside Magazine is the quintessential magazine to everything “adventure” oriented, offering a wide variety of content revolving around skiing, running, snowboarding, cycling, hiking, and camping . When it comes to editorial work, the volume of Outside Magazine’s projects (and the scope of their coverage) is top-tier — however, if you’re looking for a boutique, indie-oriented publication, you’ll be hardpressed to find one here. As one of the biggest outdoor publications the world over, this magazine is a one-stop source for everything outdoor-related, and as such, it places a staunch focus on a wealth of subject matter.

Focus: Adventure, Gear Established: 1977 Publishing Frequency: Monthly

• With the yacht as its main vessel, Boat International takes you across the globe to places you may have never heard of before.

Best for Boating: While the main angle of Boat International is yachting and boating, the writers and editors over at the magazine do so with a focus on travel and discovery. Perhaps in its own league compared to the others in this guide, this publication allows you to experience the luxurious side of boating, whether or not you can afford it. Around since 1983, the magazine provides you with in-depth guides for visiting various exotic locales around the world –– oh yeah, and lots of fantastic boat pictures.

Focus: Travel, Boats Established: 1983 Publishing Frequency: Monthly

• From awe-inspiring photography to fantastic storytelling, Surfers Journal is the best surf magazine around.

Best for Surfing: Surfers Journal is a reader’s magazine, paying close attention to its faithful community. It features some of the most awe-inspiring surf photography from around the world, articles from the industry’s most trusted surfers, and a purist mentality that isn’t swayed by the sport’s subtle trends. Instead, you’ll find a publication that melds art, photography, and wordplay with a passionate love for the sport — something that’s always welcome within the brotherhood of the sea.

Focus: Travel, Sport Established: 1992 Publishing Frequency: Bi-Monthly

• With a heightened focus on photography and design, Powder is your one-stop shop for all things winter sports.

Best for Snow Sports: Powder is a magazine that has found great success within the winter-oriented space , bringing its readers a vast collection of writeups, editorials, and visual materials relating to sports like skiing. The key to its success, however, lies in its immaculate art direction — which places a heightened focus on photography, design, and artistic illustration. If you’re looking for a magazine that brings a unique approach to winter’s frigid white wonderland, Powder has everything you’re looking for — a great design principle, a solid team of writers, and an aesthetic that sets it apart from its competitors.

Focus: Adventure, Sport Established: 1972 Publishing Frequency: Monthly

• Around for over 100 years, TEJ takes a science-leaning approach to nature and the world we live in.

Best Heritage Mag: Originally founded in 1904, The Explorer’s Club has included Teddy Roosevelt, Neil Armstrong, and James Cameron as members. However, it wasn’t until 1921 that the outdoor-focused society launched its quarterly publication, The Explorer’s Journal, which has been published ever since. Free for members of The Explorer’s Club, the magazine covers exploration, oceanography, mountaineering, archaeology , and more –– all with a slight lean towards science and some stunning photography.

Focus: Adventure, Exploration Established: 1921 Publishing Frequency: Quarterly

• With phenomenal photography and design, Sidetracked perfects the visual approach to the outdoors.

Best Photography: Sidetracked has garnered a wildly committed following due to its sensational stories, out-of-this-world visuals, and structurally-sound publication workflow. Not only is this magazine one of the most beautiful we’ve seen, but the content that’s being produced (on a regular basis) also stands up to the test of time. If you’re looking for value-oriented stories that will leave you feeling connected to the subject matter — whether emotionally, mentally, or physically — Sidetracked is the perfect medium to inspire your next trip outdoors .

Focus: Adventure, Sport Established: 2011 Publishing Frequency: Tri-Annual

• Great for exploring the ins and outs of cultures around the world, Lodestars combines travel with hard-hitting articles.

Best for Exploring Culture: Lodestars Anthology is a magazine created for the inquisitive traveler. With a variety of hard-hitting articles revolving around the inspirational stories, visuals, and determinations of adventurers around the world, this cumulative journal brings readers a personal look into the unique quirks, flavors, and intricacies of the planet’s most beautiful locations. With an unmatched attention-to-detail, each issue of this stylistic collection will leave you in a sense of awe.

Focus: Travel, Culture Established: 2014 Publishing Frequency: Bi-Annual

• With an immersion approach to travel, AFAR goes below the surface of each of the locales in tackles.

Best for Travel: Encouraging readers to visit unique locations across the globe since 2009, AFAR takes the immersion approach to jetsetting . Based in San Francisco, the publication goes well below the surface of each locale and tackles a wide range of interests. Also informative are their how-tos and guides on hotels, transportation, food, traveling with families, road-tripping, and more. Aside from the magazine itself, AFAR is really involved in the community, especially through its non-profit foundation and scholarship program.

Focus: Travel Established: 2009 Publishing Frequency: Quarterly

• With each issue covering a different theme, Les Others includes trip stories, city guides, and more.

Best Bilingual: Although it’s one of France’s leading independent magazines, Les Others is a bilingual publication. Only in existence for about a decade, the publication was launched by a small group of friends who sought to bring a like-minded blog to the paper with a focus on their own passions: hiking, climbing, camping , and cycling. Printed on high-quality stock, each issue surrounds a given theme and the content is just as thoughtful, with personal trip stories, city guides, and more.

Focus: Travel, Adventure Established: 2012 Publishing Frequency: Biannual

• A revival of the ’50s travel mag, Holiday looks fantastic, with phenomenal writing and a focus on culture.

Best Writing: Holiday was once a touted literary travel magazine in the 1950s, but, after a slow decline in readership, it was relegated to become a bi-annual publication overseen by Parisian art director Franck Durand. As an homage to the magazine’s original roots, you’ll find a menagerie of retro stylings, colorful layouts, sensationalized spreads, and a focused approach toward the beauty of the subjects portrayed. Although Holiday is written and produced in the English language, it’s chock-full of undeniable spirit; thanks, in large part, to Durand’s French influence.

Focus: Culture, Art Established: 1946 Publishing Frequency: Bi-Annual

• A more artistic approach for the outdoorsman with hard-hitting stories.

Best Storytelling: Like most of the publications on our list, Modern Huntsman is a bi-annual collection of the outdoor industry’s most telling stories, bringing readers in line with their favorite creators, brands, and figureheads. That being said, Modern Huntsman takes an artistic approach to the outdoor space that isn’t often found in other magazines, giving them a leg up for avid outdoorsmen who are more interested in the deep, hard-hitting stories associated with their favorite pastime.

Focus: Adventure, Culture Established: 2017 Publishing Frequency: Bi-Annual

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Our article looks at the best magazines looking for photo submissions. When submitting work, ensure that the publication suits your style of photography. Thankfully, our article includes a wide range of magazines- and they’re all looking for photo submissions!

You might think you must be a seasoned professional with a big reputation to have your work featured in a magazine. But many magazines accept submissions from up-and-comers and readers. You might not make the cover, but you can get your photos published.

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12 Best Magazines Looking for Photo Submissions

We’ve included the best magazines looking for photo submissions. They are a mix of magazines covering a good selection of photography niches . It’s hard to get your work seen by others as a photographer. But this is an opportunity to get your work into a major publication.

Submitting your photography to a magazine is a great way to promote your work and gain exposure. Although your work is not guaranteed to be featured, even being rejected can help. At least you’ll know you need to improve your skills or refine your style.

It never hurts to submit your work to more than one publication. But always stay relevant to the themes and tone of the photography magazine. You have a better chance of being featured if you match their style and message.

1. Dodho Magazine

Dodho is a magazine made by photographers for photographers. It’s an open, free, and independent magazine. Launched in April 2013, it quickly became one of the most visited photography sites.

Dodho accepts submissions from all around the world. Whether you are an emerging or professional photographer , you can get accepted. They are looking for creative, unique, and innovative work from photographers.

It is both an online and a printed magazine. Four annual calls, each lasting 60 days, are opened for the printed version. Go to Dodh’s website for submission guidelines .

2. Harper’s Magazine

For photojournalistic submissions, Harper’s may be a perfect fit! Guidelines are quite loose for photo submissions. They give only an email for contact and accept all formats.

Harper’s focuses on literature, politics, culture, finance, and the arts. As with any photojournalistic submission , the subject should be relevant to current topics. This will make an image an ideal fit for publication.

Go to Harper’s website for submission guidelines .

3. Outdoor Photography

Outdoor Photography Magazine is a fantastic publication opportunity for wildlife, nature, or travel photographers. The magazine prefers photos that encourage outdoor activities and emphasize photographic technique over gear.

Outdoor Photographer does not accept digital photo submissions. You must send physical prints in the mail for consideration.

Culling your submission down to a maximum of 20 images is important to the editors. Narrow down your images as much as possible while maintaining impact.

Go to Outdoor Photography’s website for submission guidelines . Check out our Wonderful Wildlife eBook for tips and tricks to submit your best work animal shots.

4. F-Stop Magazine

F-Stop publishes a wide range of photography genres . Check back often to see if your work fits specific deadlines well.

Each issue is themed, so editors seek images on specific topics. Generally, this lowers the possibility of being featured. But if your images match the theme, you have a great chance of making the magazine.

Their submission guidelines are quite detailed. Make sure to read it in its entirety so your submission can be properly reviewed.

Submissions are only accepted digitally. The general limit is 12 images per submission. Go to F-Stop Magazine’s website for submission guidelines .

5. Lucy’s Magazine

Lucy’s focuses on beauty and fashion and is free online or available for print-to-order. It has a fresh and clean look, but each issue has specific editorial needs.

You can submit photos for print or web, with guidelines for each being almost identical. All submissions are digital. They limit the number of photos and the number of looks per submission.

Go to Lucy’s Magazine website for submission guidelines . For creative, fashionable portrait ideas, check out our Fairytale Portraits course.

6. Drift Travel Magazine

If you’re a globe-trotting photographer with a bank full of exotic images, consider submitting your work to Drift Travel . 

Every edition of Drift features stunning pictures from all over the world. And while we’ve become desensitized to certain types of travel photos from Instagram, Drift will reignite your passion for travel photography. 

Drift is now mainly an online publication, but every edition is still available in print. If your images get featured, you should request a printed version. 

Submit work to Drift Travel Magazine’s photo submission page on their website . Check out our Next Stop: Travel Photography eBook for ideas and inspiration.

7. Noice Magazine

Offering a unique collection of photographs, Noice focuses on powerful images that combine minimalism , social issues, and a twist of humor.

Each issue is themed and available for print-to-order and in very few select shops worldwide. Submissions are also accepted worldwide. They have an online portal to complete the submission process.

A small fee is charged for every 10 images submitted. To increase the impact of each submission, show only your best work. You can read Noice Magazine’s Submission guidelines on its website .

8. Dwell Magazine

If you photograph beautiful homes, Dwell has several submission options with various themes and examples. Since writing always accompanies photos, the editors ask you to submit a brief project description with your photos.

This would typically include any interesting information about the project and the team of designers and builders that worked on it.

Submissions are sent via email, but a second option gives you more instant access! Dwell lets you upload a project to share with its online community . All shared projects are considered for Editor’s Pick features in print.

Submission guidelines are on Dwell’s pitch, submit, and contact page . And check out our Picture Perfect Properties eBook that can help you take magazine-quality real-estate images.

9. Local Wolves

For a magazine geared completely towards young creative spirits, Local Wolves delivers. The publication is “driven by the passion of storytelling for creative minds from diverse fields of work.” And it accepts a wide range of photography genres.

Photo submissions must not be published anywhere, or you must unpublish them. This includes social media platforms. There’s no fee to submit. You must have all the credit information for the project team, including social media handles.

Submissions are fully digital. Files are transferred via Dropbox, WeTransfer, or Google Drive. You can view the full submission guidelines and submit photos on Locatio Wolves’s website .

10. Shots Magazine

Shots Mag is print-only and features a variety of fine-art photography from around the world. Submissions are made easy with an online form. All other submission methods are not accepted!

Shots Magazine is entirely image-driven. There are no photography articles to educate the reader on technique or gear. So, images must be powerful and speak for themselves. Each issue is themed. Be sure to look at their editorial calendar to submit photos that fit well with their needs.

All images submitted must be converted to black and white . Make sure that your photos show well once converted. Each submission can include a maximum of eight photos. Additional ones require an extra fee.

Submitting is free for subscribers, but non-subscribers must pay a fee. Thus, if your photography is suitable for the publication, it’s beneficial to subscribe. You can view Shot Magazine’s submission guidelines on their website .

11. Burn Magazine

Focusing on emerging artists, Burn offers photo-documentary stories with a fine art twist. It’s officially open to all genres of photography. But you should look at past published stories to see if your photography style aligns with theirs .

Submission is online via a form. They have you link to a gallery that shows your submission images. Once accepted, arrangements are made to transfer photos as needed for publication.

Strong emphasis is placed on following the guidelines and editing your work tightly. Please take time to read through all the information before submitting! Review Burn’s submission guidelines and submit a project on their website .

12. Black+White Photography

Black+White Photography Magazine clearly shows black-and-white images. Its genres of subjects are documentary, portraiture , still life , landscape, and street.

This publication offers the most options of any publication on our list regarding ways to get published! You can submit photos digitally or by mailing prints in. The guidelines are detailed and clear.

In addition to being published within their print publication, photos can be submitted for their three other calls:

• Salon series for emerging artists
• Smartshots series featuring photos taken on smartphones
• Last Frame competition that features one powerful image competing for a free large print for your walls

Go to the Black+White website for full submission guidelines . Check out our list of the best black-and-white film stocks if you shoot black-and-white images .

Bonus Tip: Local Magazines

Local magazines are an excellent place to start if you want your work to reach more eyes. While many national and international magazines are becoming online-only, some local papers and mags are still available in print.

One problem with local publications is that they often lack content. That’s why they are often very happy to receive submissions from local constituents.

Like the other magazines we’ve featured, keep your work relevant. Local magazines don’t want photographs from other parts of the country. They want to see the best from the surrounding area.

Getting your work published in a local magazine or paper is fantastic for your confidence. It’s also a good way to build contacts. You’ll have an in with that publisher, and other businesses from the area will see your work. Plus, you’ll have something published to pad your portfolio .

Conclusion: Magazines Photography Submissions in 2024

We hope one of these magazines looking for photo submissions piques your interest. Having your work published greatly boosts your photography career. It builds confidence, validates your style and skill, and gives you something impressive for your portfolio.

Remember, only submit to publications relevant to you and your work. You’ll have plenty of competition no matter which magazine you submit work to. But you have zero hope if you don’t fit their theme.

Be confident and submit your work to photography magazines. Even if your work is not published, you take a positive step in taking quality photos . You might also receive constructive feedback from the magazines. And it doesn’t cost anything to submit!

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He designed some of the most visually exciting magazines of the 1970s and ’80s. But his real love, and eventually his focus, was photography.

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Lloyd Ziff was not yet a celebrated art director in 1968, when he photographed an art school classmate, Robert Mapplethorpe, and his girlfriend, Patti Smith, in their tiny Brooklyn apartment. “I found them very beautiful,” Mr. Ziff said years later.

The black-and-white portraits he took are tender and moving, almost heartbreakingly so; as James Danziger, the gallerist who showed them in 2013 , said recently: “Youth is moving. They capture a moment in time just before Patti and Robert were going to explode. They both carried an aura, and Lloyd was drawn to that. They wanted to be photographed just as much as he wanted to photograph them.”

Mr. Ziff went on to serve as art director for some of the most influential and visually arresting magazines of the 1970s and ’80s, including Rolling Stone, House & Garden, Vanity Fair and Condé Nast Traveler. Mr. Mapplethorpe and Ms. Smith, of course, would find their own fame, and tragedy, when Mr. Mapplethorpe died of AIDS in 1989 . When Ms. Smith wrote of their coming-of-age in her 2010 memoir, “Just Kids,” she included a few of Mr. Ziff’s portraits.

“Although we weren’t particularly close,” Mr. Ziff said, “I believe we recognized in each other something we probably couldn’t put into words at the time.”

Mr. Ziff died on Aug. 1 at his home in Orient Point, N.Y., on Long Island. He was 81.

His husband, Stephen Kelemen, confirmed the death. He said that Mr. Ziff had been in declining health.

Mr. Ziff spent the 1970s in California, between San Francisco, where he worked for Rolling Stone, and Los Angeles, where he had grown up, and where he worked at Playgirl magazine and helped launch New West, New York magazine’s West Coast sister publication, in 1976. New West’s first cover sported a caricature of Gov. Jerry Brown by Robert Grossman, but Mr. Ziff’s real love was photography, and he brought a photographer’s eye to his art direction.

“There was nothing he liked more than a big, beautiful graphic photograph,” said Richard Pandiscio, the longtime creative director of Interview magazine and other publications, “that one arresting picture that pulled you in.”

He was always taking photographs, Annie Leibovitz, whom he met at Rolling Stone, said in an interview, “and we just connected. We would have endless discussions about photography and how big it was and how important it was. We would show each other our work all the time.

“I was inspired by him,” she added. “We would just get in the car and go places. I remember once I was staying with him in his house in Laurel Canyon and there was this mad flood, it was raining insanely, and we jumped in his Porsche and started taking pictures.”

Mr. Ziff loved cars, particularly his black Porsche 914, and car culture. He also loved magazines, as Ms. Leibovitz did, and together they would haunt the Los Feliz Newsstand, now closed, in East Hollywood, driving there in the middle of the night to leaf through the new titles coming out of New York and Europe.

“We had no money so we couldn’t buy anything,” Ms. Leibovitz said. “We’d just stay for hours looking at all this great work by Helmut Newton and Guy Bourdin.”

Mr. Ziff spent the 1970s adventuring with Los Angeles’s outsized characters. Like most of his friends, he dated Eve Babitz, whose witty, lush prose chronicled the shenanigans of the era. (She died in 2021 .) He lived for a time with the British-born decorator Paul Fortune in his Laurel Canyon showplace. When Mr. Ziff, along with Ms. Leibovitz; Susan Doukas, an aspiring actress; and the photographer Paul Ruscha, took a road trip to Joshua Tree National Park and dropped acid, Ms. Leibovitz photographed Mr. Ziff and Ms. Doukas in a dry gully, with their long shadows, and hers, stretched out on the desert behind them.

By the end of the decade, Mr. Ziff had moved to New York, where he worked for The New York Times Magazine and then House & Garden, which he helped transform from a crafty D.I.Y. service magazine into an elegant portfolio of luxurious interiors with essays by literary lions like Elizabeth Hardwick and Rosamond Bernier .

Within a few months, however, he was reassigned to Vanity Fair, which had begun as a fizzy flapper-era title but had last published in 1936 and was being revived 47 years later by Condé Nast in a $10 million makeover overseen by Bea Feitler, the Brazilian-born designer who had worked on Harper’s Bazaar and Ms. magazine.

Ms. Feitler was a hero of Mr. Ziff’s, and when she died of cancer at 44 just before Vanity Fair’s relaunch, he was brought in to take over. Its first cover, for the June 1983 issue, was emblematic of all his work: There were no words (besides the magazine’s name), only a portrait of David Hockney’s feet, taken by the artist himself, in his canvas sneakers and mismatched socks, one yellow and one red.

“Mr. Ziff, known for a style that combines intellectual flash with a dynamic color sense,” The New York Times wrote in 1982 when his appointment was announced, “may have just the right kind of razzle to give the new Vanity Fair a bit of dazzle.”

Before Ms. Feitler died, she left a list of five photographers she had wanted to use in Vanity Fair. One of them was Sheila Metzner, who was a fine arts photographer at the time and not yet doing commercial work. Mr. Ziff was captivated by her, as Ms. Feitler had been, and sent her to photograph Jeanne Moreau . Her painterly portrait of the French actress caught the attention of Alexander Liberman , Condé Nast’s creative director, who then brought her to Vogue.

“We always say that Lloyd discovered me,” Ms. Metzner said, “because through all that I became a Vogue photographer.”

And like most of Mr. Ziff’s photographers, she also became a lifelong friend. They loved him for his sunny personality, but also because he let them have their heads. He trusted them to bring back something marvelous.

He sent Ms. Metzner all over the world for Condé Nast Traveler, where he was the art director and Harold Evans, the veteran British newspaper editor, was the founding editor, which made its debut in 1987. He did the same with Brigitte Lacombe, the French photographer known for her classic portraits of actors and directors.

“Lloyd was absolutely exceptional because he wanted you to do what you did,” Ms. Lacombe said in an interview. “He didn’t impose his own ideas. He wanted to excel and he wanted you to excel, too.”

Lloyd Ziff was born on Sept. 27, 1942, in Detroit, the only child of Frances (Maimes) Ziff and Max Ziff, an upholsterer. Lloyd’s father died when Lloyd was 5, and he and his mother moved to Los Angeles. Lloyd graduated from Beverly Hills High School, and in 1967 earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn.

His first job was in the design department of McCall’s magazine, where he stayed for about a year before moving to CBS Records, where he designed album covers; he was nominated for a Grammy for the 1972 reissue “Bessie Smith: The Empress.”

In addition to his husband, an artist whom he met in 1979 and married in 2008, Mr. Ziff is survived by his stepchildren, Pond and Chandra Kelemen, and four grandchildren.

Among the many magazines Mr. Ziff worked at or developed in the 1990s were Travel & Leisure and Joe, a quirky but short-lived general-interest title started by Starbucks and backed by Time Inc.

In 1999, Mr. Ziff had a heart attack and quit art direction to focus on his photograph y. His work is in the permanent collections of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the International Center of Photography in Manhattan, among other institutions.

He used a 35-millimeter Leica, and, like Henri Cartier-Bresson , had a knack for capturing the “decisive moment.” His Los Angeles and New York City streetscapes are love stories to each city’s architecture and street life. His work grew more intimate as he grew older and turned his camera on his family and friends.

Mr. Ruscha said he once asked Mr. Ziff why he stayed so long in magazines. “‘Oh,’ he said, ‘I’m only in it for my friends, so I can give them work.’”

Penelope Green is a Times reporter on the Obituaries desk. More about Penelope Green

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Khabarovsk Krai - Overview

Khabarovsk Krai is a federal subject of Russia located in the center of the Russian Far East, part of the Far Eastern Federal District. Khabarovsk is the capital city of the region.

The population of Khabarovsk Krai is about 1,299,000 (2022), the area - 787,633 sq. km.

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History of Khabarovsk Krai

In the Middle Ages, the territory of today’s Khabarovsk Krai was inhabited mainly by the peoples of the Tungus-Manchu language group, as well as Nivkhs. In China they were known collectively as “wild Jurchen”. In the 13th-14th centuries, the Mongol rulers of China repeatedly organized expeditions to the lower Amur.

Russians began the development of the Far East in the 17th century. In 1639, a Cossack troop headed by Ivan Moskvitin reached the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. The first stockade town was built in the mouth of the Ulya River. Later, Vasily Danilovich Poyarkov and Yerofei Pavlovich Khabarov were the first who started joining the Amur lands to Russia. Before Russians came here, the tribes of Daurs, Evenks, Natks, Gilyaks and others lived in this area (only about 30 thousand people).

The area was quickly populated by Russian settlers; new stockade towns were founded. But the process was interrupted due to a conflict with the Qing Dynasty. From the 1680s, Manchus started to fight against the Russian state.

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Russia could not move significant military forces to the Amur region and had to sign the Treaty of Nerchinsk (1689). According to it, Russians had to leave the left bank of the Amur River but managed to uphold its rights for the area behind Lake Baikal and the Sea of Okhotsk coast.

In the 18th century, Okhotsk became the main Pacific port of the Russian Empire. Development of the northern coast of the Pacific, exploration of the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin prepared the basis for the return of the Amur region.

In 1847, Nikolai Nikolayevich Muravyov was appointed a governor-general of Eastern Siberia. He did his best to return the Amur area to the Russian Empire. The number of Russians in the region began to grow. In 1858, the town of Khabarovsk was founded.

As a result of the weakening of China during the Opium Wars, two agreements were signed - the Aigun Treaty in 1858 and the Beijing Treaty in 1860. The Russian-Chinese border was established on the Amur and Ussuri rivers.

In 1884, Zabaikalskaya, Amurskaya and Primorskaya regions were united into Priamurskoye region with the center in Khabarovsk. Until the late 19th century, the Amur area was settled slowly. The situation changed in the early 20th century. In 1900, the Trans-Baikal Railway was opened, in 1902 - the Chinese Eastern Railway.

As a result, the number of settlers grew rapidly. In 1900-1913, about 300,000 peasants from other regions of the Russian Empire came to the Amur area. There were three towns (Khabarovsk, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur and Okhotsk) on the territory, which makes Khabarovsk krai today. By 1915, there were more than six thousand settlements with a total population of 316,300 people in Primorskaya oblast.

The Civil War lead to a great number of deaths and economic collapse in Russia. The restoration of pre-war level of economy was achieved by 1926. New cities were built in the region - Komsomolsk-on-Amur, Birobidzhan. October 20, 1938, Dalnevostochny region was divided into Khabarovsky and Primorsky regions.

In 1947-1948, Sakhalin and Amur regions were separated from Dalnevostochny region. In 1953, Magadan region was formed and separated from Dalnevostochny region. In 1956, Kamchatka region became independent too. In 1991, the Jewish autonomous region was separated from Dalnevostochny region.

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Khabarovsk Krai - Features

Khabarovsk Krai is one of the largest administrative-territorial units of the Russian Federation. The territory of the region stretches for about 1,800 kilometers from north to south, and for 125-750 km from west to east. The distance from Khabarovsk to Moscow is 8,533 km by rail, 8,385 by roads and 6,075 km by air.

Part of the southern boundary of the Khabarovsk region is the state border of Russia with China. The province is washed by the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan. The coastline extension is 3,390 km, including islands, the largest of them are Shantarsky Islands. The highest point is Berill Mountain (2,933 meters).

The climate of the region changes from north to south. Winters are long and snowy. The average temperature in January is in the range of minus 22-40 degrees Celsius, on the coast - minus 18-24 degrees Celsius. Summers are hot and humid. The average temperature in July is about plus 15-20 degrees Celsius.

In general, Khabarovsk Krai is one of the most sparsely populated regions of Russia, which is due, firstly, the general economic decline of the post-Soviet time, and secondly - the severity of the local climate, comparable with the regions of the Far North.

The largest cities and towns are Khabarovsk (613,500), Komsomolsk-on-Amur (239,400) Amursk (38,200), Sovetskaya Gavan (22,900), Nikolaevsk-on-Amur (17,400), Bikin (15,900).

Khabarovsk Krai - Economy and Transport

The main branches of the local economy are mechanical engineering and metalworking, ferrous metallurgy, mining, fishing, food, light and timber industries. The mineral resources of the region include gold, tin, aluminum, iron, coal and lignite, graphite.

The main highways of Khabarovsk Krai are M60 “Ussuri” (Khabarovsk - Ussuriysk - Vladivostok) and M58 “Amur” (Chita - Never - Svobodny - Arkhara - Birobidzhan - Khabarovsk). The railway station “Khabarovsk-2” is a large railway hub. The directions are as follows: to the south (to Vladivostok and Port Vostochny), to the west (to Moscow) and to the north (to Komsomolsk-on-Amur).

The river port in Khabarovsk is the largest on the Amur River. The other river ports of the region are located in Komsomolsk and Nikolayevsk. The sea ports of the region are Okhotsk, Ayan, Nikolayevsk-on-Amur, Vanino, Sovetskaya Gavan.

Tourism in Khabarovsk Krai

The rich natural potential of the region provides endless opportunities for the development of ecological tourism. You can see reindeer, brown and Himalayan bears, bighorn sheep and even the Siberian tigers on the territory of Khabarovsk krai.

The Amur River is the main attraction of the region. Most of natural, cultural and historical tourist sites are concentrated in the valley of this river.

Shantarsky Islands, one of the most beautiful and unique places of unspoiled nature, are another natural attraction of this region. The inaccessibility of the islands allowed to preserve pristine nature. Shantarsky Islands are a habitat of whales, seals, killer whales. It is a great place for fishing.

If you prefer ethnographic tourism, you may be interested in cave paintings located near the Nanai village of Sikachi-Alyan and Lake Bolon, which is a large bird sanctuary. In the past, there were a Buddhist temple and ancient settlements in the vicinity of the lake.

Lovers of adventure tourism may be interested in rafting, fishing tours, caving and winter recreation.

The best time for tourism in Khabarovsk krai: “late spring - early summer”, “end of summer - early fall.”

The largest international airport in the region is located in Khabarovsk. The flights to Moscow, Vladivostok, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Novosibirsk, Yakutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Irkutsk, Bangkok, Seoul, Harbin are available.

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