Frida Kahlo with a monkey on one shoulder, a black cat on the other, and lush jungle-like vegetation in the background. It was that painting by the artist that first captivated me and motivated me to travel to Mexico. Yes, it was a painting that inspired a trip halfway across the world. The Museo Frida … Read more
The Mariachis on Plaza Garibaldi, Mexico City, are a must if you’re a music lover, photographer or just love taking in local action from a lively square. For us, being serenaded by these talented troubadours, Micheladas in hand, is one of the best ways to spend a night in the capital. So why do so many warn … Read more
What constitutes a portrait photo? How do you go about capturing a good portrait of a person? And do you need permission? These are some of the questions readers have asked me over the years of being a professional photographer. Taking Portraits – Tips for Travellers Who Prioritise Capturing Memories These are my best tips … Read more
We didn’t need much encouragement to get us to The Broken Spoke, Austin’s famous honky tonk country dance hall. Getting me on the dance floor for some Texas Two Step, however, was another thing, and involved a bit of trickery on the part of Rusty Irons, who had brought us here. It’s not that I … Read more
Cooking, music, film, film and music, food and film… so far, we’ve done it all in Austin. We learned to barbecue, we met local musicians, we’ve seen lots of music, we’ve talked music with a record storeowner, and we’ve talked music with a filmmaker… So why not have a country music cooking lesson with a … Read more