1) Shoot from different angles. Holding a camera in front of what you want to take a picture of is not enough. Play with angles; sit down, crouch, even lie on the floor. Try to see which angle will produce the best picture.

2) Make, don’t take the picture. Nowadays point-and-shoot is the method preferred by everyone, especially amateur photographers. Instead, try to consider all the elements of the picture. Think about the lighting, the background and foreground, as well as the mood you want to create or show. In the future, when you want to reminisce about your travel, you will appreciate your effort in creating beautiful pictures which complement your unforgettable experiences.

3) Remember to pack the essentials. You don’t want to be in the middle of a lush landscape, excited to preserve the moment forever, and find out that your camera has run out of batteries. Pack extra batteries and film; bring your tripod if you think you will need one, as well as other things which will help you capture the moment.

4) Consider making a donation. When you take pictures of the place, especially if you are doing it as a professional, you might want to consider giving back to the place and the people by making a small donation. When taking pictures of adults, give them something in return-it doesn’t necessarily have to be money. For children, giving them little tokens is good, but making a donation to a school might be even better.

One of the best things about travelling is knowing that you have a way to preserve some of your memories in a tangible way-through photographs. With a camera in hand, your travel will become more exciting.

First, don’t over pack. Packing too much means there is a higher chance that you will forget something. Travelling means you will be absorbed in an entirely different place and culture; you wouldn’t want to worry about your things as well. Also, having too many things with you will also catch the attention of other people, especially those who have bad intentions. Thieves will likely choose people who have more things than they can account for.

Second, have a small, separate bag with you, which contains your passport, wallet, identification cards, and other important items. Even if your luggage gets lost in the airport or elsewhere, you will still have your important things with you. Preferably, get a small clutch bag or a belt bag so you need not worry about holding on to it.

Third, don’t act like a total stranger. Go to a place prepared; research about the culture and learn about their rules. You don’t have to completely study the place as being a stranger in a new place is part of the fun, but that doesn’t excuse you from being completely ignorant. A person who looks lost will most likely be taken advantage of, so ask for directions but be smart in following what the people tell you.

Everyone loves to travel to a new place. Some people forget about their safety, while some are hesitant to travel for fear of their safety. Keep in mind that travelling is fun when you enjoy and remain safe; you don’t have to worry as long as you follow these simple rules.

First, don’t fall for tourist traps. Learn how to research about the prices of the items that you want to buy. Ask the locals, read the guidebooks. Ask around before you buy. Many sellers will tend to raise the prices if they know you are a tourist, so if you know a local, have him accompany you.

Second, don’t buy everything just because you are in a different place. Most likely, that thing will also be available in your own country. Don’t fall for the newness of the place. Try to see if the item will be available in your country, or if it will be cheaper.

Third, just because you are in a foreign place does not mean you need to buy every ‘new’ thing that you see. Learn how to control yourself by buying the things which you need. You can buy one or two things that you’ve always wanted, but learn to set your limits early on so you don’t end up on a shopping spree, bringing home things which you have no use of.

Fourth, don’t feel obliged to buy everyone home a present. If you need to, buy small items or souvenirs which are cheap and unavailable in your home country. Try to find something useful as well.

Lastly, don’t fall for the souvenir trap. Don’t be like those people who are willing to buy an ordinary pen for ten times its price just because it has the country’s flag or name. Learn how to buy wisely. A small, unique, and useful souvenir would be best to take home with you.

1) The Wakaya Club, Fiji

Want to make it an ultra-private event? This place is the perfect excuse, as it can only accommodate 12 couples. An amazing beachside resort, you and your loved one can laze around in the beach right after the ceremony.

2) Inverlochy Castle, Fort William, Scotland

A castle endorsed by Queen Victoria herself (“I never saw a lovelier or more romantic spot”), its rooms enable a direct view of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. After your ceremony, you can enjoy mountain biking, white water rafting, hiking, golfing, skiing, and off-road driving. What better place to get married and have an enjoyable time than this amazing castle?

3) Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Australia

Uluru is a sacred site for the Aboriginal people of Australia, and the sacred stone in the middle has drawn couples from all over the world. There are several resorts bordering the place, where you can stay at during and after the marriage.

4) Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

Travel to this wildlife which is home to 25, 000 animals and get married at the world’s largest unbroken caldera. This is perfect for the nature-loving couple.

Celebrities such as Madonna and Celine Dion have chosen these spots to get married. If you want a place where you can marry with style and remember it as an unforgettable event, as well as have the perfect place to travel for a newly-wed couple, choose one of these locations as you begin a lifetime with your partner.

Traveling to the city of Lares is an adventure in itself. You have to travel through rural Peru and you get to see what life in Peru is really like. Seeing the clothes and houses for yourself in all their close up detail is very inspiring. Sadly though, you also get to see the poverty that people have to endure in this part of the world.

We had to pass through what is known as the Sacred Valley and then begin the almost never ending climb towards Lares. We neared Lares as it began to get dark and we erected our tents. The warm baths looked inviting and we stripped off as soon as we could and got in.

It was lovely to be in this remote part of the world, sat in the sacred baths with the stars above. After we had dried ourselves off, we sat around and told each other scary stories until we all fell asleep.

I recommend the trip to Lares to anyone, it is an exciting and enthralling way to visit real Peruvian history.