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Photo Essay: Eisa Dancing In Buddhist Okinawa

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From the solemn prayers of Buddhist monks and ritual dances performed during Obon, Okinawans developed their own style of dance.  More »

‘Against All Prejudices’ Photo: Just Your Average Stereotypes?

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This week's popular photo around the web is certainly joyous. But does the title play into stereotypes that are just blatantly incorrect?  More »

Photo Essay: 10 Sacred Mountains Around The World

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Since ancient times various mountains around the world have been held sacred. Here are 10 worth visiting for a spiritual high.  More »

Yet Another Sign To Beware of When Traveling

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Lost? Need some help? Here's some quick advice to think before you speak.  More »

Photo Essay: A Peek Behind The Scenes Of “Word Travels”

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BNT editor Ian MacKenzie shares his favourite photos from 3 weeks on the crew of a reality show following the adventures of real-life travel writers R  More »

The World’s 12 Most Spectacular Houses of Worship

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Eva Holland rounds up holy buildings that offer a powerful religious or historical significance, attracting travelers and spiritual seekers worldwide.  More »

Photo: Plane Falling From Above

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A KLM plane decides to land a little too close for comfort.  More »

In The Battle For Beauty, Nature Wins Every Time

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Photographer Jason Hawkes "Human Landscapes from Above" series prompts the question of man and nature working together.   More »

Yogis At Play: Spend 10 Minutes Doing Something Fun

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When the guru is away, the yogis will play. A reminder to take it easy.  More »

Photo Essay: The World’s Largest Religious Statues

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Monuments to the world's religious figures are built big. In honour of Easter, here's some of the world's largest.  More »

The #1 Road Sign You Do Not Want To See

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Say you're out on a leisurely drive, exploring the outskirts of the city...and you come across this.  More »

How To Steal Someone’s Soul (With Their Permission)

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Find out how to interact with the locals without dooming them to limbo.  More »

Could You Be A War Photographer?

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War photographers bear a terrible burden for witnessing the worst of humanity.  More »

How To Take Better Travel Photos With A Basic Camera

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Sometimes during the summer months I do a few of the sidewalk art shows near where I live. This gives me a chance to sell a few photos and chit-chat w  More »

The Art Of Non-Invasive Street Photography

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Sometimes, I get so involved in taking abstract photographs that I forget that there are other people out there. Moving figures and images of pedest  More »

The Advanced Guide To Using iPhoto

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You’ve just finished a shoot of an incredibly colourful festival in Bangladesh, or you’ve been busy taking pictures of your family with yo  More »

The Complete Guide to Selling Your Travel Photography

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If you enjoy travel photography, a good logical step is to try and make money from your hobby. Selling your photographs takes time and dedication, bu  More »

Shoot Your Trip Like A Photojournalist

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What can a photojournalist teach you about capturing brilliant travel photos? Turns out, quite a bit. These are some basic pointers to help those wit  More »

6 Quick Tips For Shooting Better Action Photos

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When out on the road, the few seconds it takes to pull out your camera, focus, and capture a shot can mean the difference between an award winning pho  More »

Join The Brave New Travelers Photography Pool


You may have noticed the bar of photographs on the side of the blog. This is the photo pool from the recently launched Brave New Travelers Flickr gro  More »

The Ultimate Guide To Memorable Travel Slideshows

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With this comprehensive guide, you won’t have to suffer anymore. Boring travel slideshows. You know what I’m talking about. You gather  More »

Preserving the Polaroid: An Interview With Scott Hammond

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I recently came across an excellent photography website called “The Lovely Road.” The portoflio features an array of polaroid photographs,  More »

Free Photo Editing Software To Enhance Your Travel Photography

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So you’ve just returned from your trip with a billion digital photos. You hook your USB cable up to your computer and download them all, watc  More »

Shoot Better Travel Photos With 5 Essential Travel Photo Tips

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We all know the drill - you spend hours researching flight prices, destinations, accommodations, tourist hotspots, things to see and what to do. For  More »

What Is A 360 Degree Panoramic Photo And How To Make One

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A couple of days ago I created a 360 scrollable & zoomable panorama of the property I bought in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. The actual process of  More »

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