Category Archives: Travel Stories from the Road

Personal stories from the road—told through memories, moments, and the lens of a photograflâneur. These narrative posts go beyond guides, capturing the feeling of traveling slowly and intentionally with a camera in hand.

Cinque Terre, Revisited

It’s such an amazing feeling being able to visit a place like Cinque Terre for the first time – and for me visiting a second time was even more rewarding than the first. I think part of the reason is because I didn’t feel as rushed to try to see everything I could like I did last time, and this time I was also able to visit with my Brother, Sister and my Dad

A Journey Without Google: How Travel in Shanghai Changed My Perspective

Scott Allen Wilson in Shanghai

Shanghai is China’s largest city, seamlessly blending a rich historical past with cutting-edge modernity. As a global hub, it thrives as a center for business, technology, and innovation. The thought of roaming its vibrant streets, capturing its essence through my lens, and indulging in its diverse culinary scene filled me with excitement.

Clarity Amongst The Ruins: A Day in Cortona

A Day in Cortona

Cortona is a hilltop town in Tuscany that offers stunning views of the Val di Chiana and Lake Trasimeno. It has a rich history dating back to Etruscan times, so to me, Cortona feels like a treasure trove of ancient architecture and culture. Even though I have never read Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, Cortona has been on my list of places to visit for some time now.