During our trip to the Masai Mara, we learned that animals in general tend to stop and stay completely still when it is raining a lot. I don’t really know why, but it enabled me to take that great shot on a long exposure on the way back to camp, even with very little light to play with. [..]

When we went to the Seychelles, we spent a few days at the Chateau de Feuilles, an amazing Relais & Châteaux perched on top of Praslin’s highest hill, and we had the chance to spend one day on a private island belonging to the owners of the hotel, and where the guests can wander about once a week. [..]

Just outside of L.A. (or three hours by car…) you can find the vineyards of Santa Barbara. As much as Napa Valley has become almost overrun with tourists, limos and stag parties, Santa Barbara still maintains a rural charm. [..]

We’ve been talking recently about our long overdue holidays, and the Greek islands are pretty high on the list. Santorini, if you can catch it on a slightly less touristy day, is a magical place. [..]

Today is Stephen & Erik’s first year anniversary, so congratulations! May you have plenty more to come… [..]