Onboard Tallink Silja – A Swedish Christmas Show

Tallink Silja, one of the largest cruise lines specializing in the Nordics and Baltics (Sweden, Finland, Latvia, and Estonia) invited several of its business partners for a Julbord (Christmas smörgåsbord) onboard its Silja Serenade cruise ship and an exclusive show with special guest artist, Danny Saucedo…

Event Season: From Croatia and Norway to Italy and Czech Republic

It’s that time of the year when I start looking forward to possible destinations and cultural themes to explore in 2016. Autumn and winter is also the season when there are a lot more local media events for travel industry insiders, bloggers, and journalists with destination marketing organizations (DMOs) throwing mingles to explore their cultures through food, art, and other traditions…

Postcard: Perspective

One of my favorite travel portraits, this was captured in Riga, Latvia. I could have easily shot the stunning glass windows and architecture as is, but I waited for at least five minutes, waiting and watching the old Latvian lady as she slowly walked by with her cane. Bringing her into the frame not only …

Postcard: Changing Times

Two young ladies stroll down the main pedestrian drag in Riga, sporting traditional Latvian attire. This picture left me asking so many questions. Where were they coming from? Were they performers? Were they heading over to McDonalds for a quick bite?