Editor's Picks: Top travel photography guides on Focus

First published:
October 25, 2022
Updated:
February 5, 2024

Editor's Picks: Top travel photography guides on Focus

First published:
October 25, 2022
Updated:
February 5, 2024

Get inspired for your next photography trip with our top picks of travel guides across Focus

1 Ten of the world's best hidden gems for photographers

The revealed ground stone of Rådhuset (Red House) station painted a vivid orange as part of the station's decorative theme, on the Stockholms Tunnelbana (Stockholm Metro), Sweden. Photo by Philip Mowbray

What are some of the world's best places for photographers that aren't on everyone's bucket lists? These are the top 10 places for photographers who want to avoid the cliches and go shoot somewhere few others venture.

2 The best places in the world for street photography

Colourful street view in Manhattan. Photo by Perry van Munster - f/5.6 | ISO 100 | 1/125s

Street photography can provide some of the most engaging photos. Here are 10 of the best street photography destinations in the world.

3 The ultimate photographer's guide to Iceland

Aurora (Northern Lights) over the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon in Iceland. Photo by Martijn Kort

From gorgeous waterfalls and ice caves to glacial lagoons and, of course, the Northern Lights, there's so much to capture in this landscape photographer's dream destination. Read on for the ultimate guide to photography in Iceland.

4 Lesser-known destinations for landscape photography in the UK

Ruins of a lead-smelting chimney among the blooming heather in the Allen Valleys near Allendale in the North Pennines, Northumberland. Photo by Philip Mowbray - f/13 | 6.5s | ISO 200

In the age of social media, many locations once a secret shared among photographers have also now become ubiquitous. So if you’re looking for somewhere secluded where you can discover your own special place for stunning shots, here are some lesser-known UK photography locations to consider for your next trip.

5 Best cities in North America for photography

A colourful sunrise in Miami, South Beach with one of the famous lifeguard towers.
Image by Marcus Hennen - f/10 | 1/13s | ISO 100

North America has no shortage of incredible photography locations. There are the grand National Parks and the wonderfully diverse range of natural environments that pull in the photographers. But there is also a wealth of cities dotted all over the continent that are perfectly suited for photography, here are some of the best.

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