I finally visited my 6th continent, Africa, with my trip to Morocco. My tour included 4 cities: Fes, Rabat, Marrakesh, and Casablanca. I had my eye on Morocco for a long time, and was drawn to the exotic architecture, delicious cuisine, and layers of history from Roman to Arab to Berber to Andalucían to French. When I spotted an inexpensive all-inclusive tour with  Gate 1, I was there. The first stop was Rabat, the capital city of Morocco. If you think Rabat is only the political and administrative center, you are in for a pleasant surprise. 

Behind the scenes video:

Welcome to Thailand! On this trip, we take the Phuket Ferry to the Phi Phi Islands, a magical group of islands about two hours off the coast. The beaches include Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Phi Phi Leh islands, which have turquoise waters, sheer green cliffs, and some of the best snorkeling in the world. It looks like paradise.  Here's how to photograph these beautiful islands.

Behind the scenes vlog:

First, we board the ferry around 9am which takes us on a scenic ride to the Phi Phi Islands. We dock off coast of Monkey Beach off of Ko Phi Phi Don to go snorkeling. Our boat provided the snorkel gear and I brought my GoPro.  We dive into the underwater adventure and see the best coral reefs and sea life, like parrot fish.

Here's what to bring to get those amazing underwater and aerial shots:

View of the longtail boats from monkey beach:

Time to dive in! View from the waters of Phi Phi Islands:

 Next, we go to Monkey Beach where we see mischievous monkeys grabbing tourist's items, like sunglasses, beer, and more! Here is the view from the water looking towards Monkey Beach (shot with GoPro).

We get back on the boat to visit Krabi beach, where we go swimming in the warm waters. Then it's time to head back to Phuket!

Phuket Ferry Schedule:
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Phi Phi Island Boat Tour:
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What are your favorite places in Thailand to go snorkeling? Comment below!

Welcome to Angkor Wat! In this travel vlog, we take a guided weekend trip to the ancient temple of Angkor Wat in Cambodia and photograph the temple. Like most magnificent sights, we were not the only ones there. In fact, crowds can reach the thousands. So be sure to come prepared.  Here is how to photograph the temple like a pro during a weekend trip. 

Behind the scenes video:

When to go:
September or March, which are the vernal and autumnal equinoxes. At this time, the sun lines up directly above the central pinnacle of Angkor Wat, a estimate to the genius architecture.

Getting there:
First, we get up at 4:45 am to buy our ticket to the temple, which is $36 for a one day pass and $62 for a three day pass. At 5 am, we reach the temple. You can get to the temple via tuk tuk, taxi, or bike. 

Here is the scene when we arrived:

Camera Set Up:
First, make sure your DSLR lens does not fog from the humidity. It took me about 15 minutes for the humidity on my lens to dissipate. I set up my tripod and filmed a time-lapse photo of the glorious sunrise. Be sure to get in the front row for optimal viewing. 

Where to set up your camera:
Set your camera up on the west or north sides of the temple next to the outer moat (see pin drops below). You can also cross the moat and set up next to the "Libraries" where you will find an interior reflective pool. This area is much more crowded, so be sure to get there early.  ​

View from the West side of the outer moat. The temple looks more distant, but I got an unobstructed view with no people or scaffolding in the shot. 

View from the interior pool near the "Libraries". The temple is closer in view and the colors change every few minutes. 

Here is what to bring: