
20 Killer Photos of Australia
Between the years of 2010 and 2011, I spent my time living, working, traveling and photographing in Australia. I explored the entire eastern half of
Between the years of 2010 and 2011, I spent my time living, working, traveling and photographing in Australia. I explored the entire eastern half of
I know. Everybody loves to crack jokes about how the Chinese will eat just about anything, including Scruffy and Po, your Bichon Frise and your
I didn’t have a clue what I was getting myself into… People often ask how I decide where to go, and I usually stumble with
Stay away from your guidebooks, folks. If you’re researching The Great Wall of China in Beijing, they’ll tell you to go to Badaling or Mutianyu.
The mythical Shangri-La isn’t as mysterious as you think. Shangri-La, or Zhongdian (Xiānggélǐlā, according to modern Chinese), is located in the southwestern Chinese province of
By western standards, China is a cheap and inexpensive place to visit. As I’ve outlined previously, the cost of living like a local in China
The magnificent Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia)lies in the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan on the Jinsha River. Yunnan is diverse, the southern region being
My 40 liter rucksack was packed and I was setting out to explore the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan for ten days. I was an
On February 22, 2011, New Zealand’s second-most populous city of Christchurch was hit with a devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake, essentially leveling this lively city. Two
As I step outside, my throat fills with phlegm. The thick smog pierces my lungs and lingers at eye level. At first I thought all
Ben Davis, the award winning UK photographer who previously graced us with 12 Jaw-Dropping Photos of China has returned for round two, providing TravelFreak with
You wouldn’t be the first person to call me an idiot. After all, I do have a track record of doing some pretty stupid stuff.
I had just stumbled out of the fluorescent lighting of a 27 hour overnight Chinese sleeper train. The morning struck my eyes like a ray
Ben Davis is an internationally published and award winning press photographer. Ben spent six years working for a busy daily newspaper in the UK before
I had been searching for the cheapest flight and, by golly, I had found it. I was in Brisbane, Australia at the time and was
I sit on the small fold out seats by the window. I can barely fit. The train departs with a jolt and babies begin crying.
I don’t even know where I am anymore. Sometimes my location on this great planet of ours doesn’t fully register until that Google Maps pin
I knew it had to be the place. There were hoards of people standing outside, waiting nervously, seeming awfully unsure about what they were doing
Everybody knows New Zealand is remarkable. Well, I think they do, at least. Before my last minute trip (back) across the ditch to Australia, I
Just a 30 minute ferry ride from Auckland, Waiheke Island is a city-goer’s paradisaical retreat. Affectionately known as “The Island of Wine,” Waiheke is dotted with award-winning
As I write this article, I’m sitting in the room I grew up in. I spent the first fourteen years of my life in this
Seemingly walking further and further into the jungle, a vast clearing came into view, the ground covered only by rocks and boulders. We were surrounded
Gisborne is the most easterly city in the world, meaning it’s the first city to welcome the sun every day, and the New Year every
Stepping onto the ledge, looking down beyond my naked body, a yellow raft eagerly awaited my descent. 43 meters below, the Kawarau River glared back
I spent a full year traveling and staying in some of the best hostels in Australia. In that time, I came across some exceptional accommodation options, and have
As some of you may know, I’m a big fan of Tasmania. I spent two weeks driving through and exploring Australia’s pubic area (check a
Don’t get me wrong–I actually love Australia. I had an incredible time navigating the country and I wouldn’t give that up for anything. Read any of
The Bay of Fires, in the northeastern part of Tasmania, is renowned for its beaches. They’re a bit out of the way so they don’t
Crossing over the bridge and looking down at what they call a canyon, but what I would refer to as a crevice, I realized I
I love Fergburger. I love the variety, the size and the taste! Oh, the taste! And the crowds–just last night someone ate the Big Al
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