City Guides

Get inspired every week with our growing series of City Guides. Whether you’re chasing golden light, hunting the best street food, or tracing ancient history through architecture, these guides help you plan smarter, see more, and shoot better.

And for more depth, take a look at our Deep Dive series.


  1. Bangkok’s Hidden Photo Gems: Where the City Still Whispers

    Beyond the gilded temples and rooftop bars, Bangkok hides a quieter magic—lanes where time lingers, alleys that glow with half-forgotten art, and riverfront enclaves few visitors ever reach. For photographers…

  2. Wild Singapore: Best Wildlife And Nature Photography Spots in Asia’s Model City

    Within minutes of leaving Singapore’s glittering skyline, the city’s rhythm shifts from the hum of traffic to the rustle of palm fronds and the call of kingfishers. Beyond its glass…

  3. Top Kyoto Street Photography Locations: Capture Tradition And Modernity

    Few cities in the world stage the meeting of past and present as effortlessly as Kyoto. Once Japan’s imperial capital, it remains a living gallery of contrasts — where monks…

  4. Top Iconic Landmarks of Santiago, Chile: A Photographer’s Journey Through Time

    Beneath the sprawling canopy of Chile's capital, Santiago, history and modernity dance together in a rhythmic embrace. This city is a living tapestry where each thread tells the story of…

  5. Cartagena’s Iconic Landmarks: A Photographer’s Dream

    In Cartagena, every corner is a story waiting to be told through your lens. Rich in history and bursting with vibrant colors, this Colombian gem offers photographers an endless array…

  6. Istanbul Night Photography Guide: 8 Stunning Locations After Dark

    As dusk settles and the first lights ignite, Istanbul transforms into a cinematic dreamscape—its waterways shimmering like liquid silver, its skyline glowing with centuries of architectural brilliance. For night photography…

  7. Seven Reasons Not to Skip Fez on Your Trip to Morocco

    We're always suprised—and a little bit sad—when travelers head to Morocco and leave Fez off their list. Fez (Fes) is Morocco’s cultural heartbeat—a city that feels both eternal and alive…

  8. Photographing Amsterdam at Night: A Guide to a Dutch Nocturnal Canvas

    When the sun dips below the horizon and stars begin to shimmer overhead, Amsterdam undergoes a stunning transformation. Its winding canals turn to mirrors, glowing streetlamps cast golden halos, and…

  9. Los Angeles Architecture Photography: The Best Angles in the City of Angels

    Concrete, steel, and glass compose an architectural symphony in Los Angeles—replete with stories of ambition and artistry and grit. Here are eight of the best places for architecture photography in…

  10. You Have One Day in Hanoi: What to Do, See, and Eat to Make It Count

    Welcome to Hanoi, the vibrant capital of Vietnam—a city where ancient traditions weave seamlessly into the rhythm of modern life. If you’re wondering what to do with a free day…