HI Travel Tales

Capturing moments and transforming travel adventures into timeless stories that connect people and place through photos and words.

  • Alaskan brown bear charging a salmon.

    Wildlife

  • A barren, twisted tree silhouette stands in the foreground with a sunset or sunrise over mountains in the background and a starry night sky above.

    Night

  • Maasai warriors performing the traditional jump dance

    People

  • An old, abandoned building with a weathered brick facade, arched doorways, and a

    Abandoned

  • Mountains with reddish and beige hues reflected in a calm lake, some birds standing near the water's edge, and clear blue sky.

    Landscape

  • View of the Berlin TV Tower from the Humboldt Forum rooftop

    Architecture

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Quebec after dark: city lights, starry nights, and where to find both
Quebec after dark: city lights, starry nights, and where to find both

Quebec shines after sunset. Chase pristine skies in the Mont Mégantic Dark Sky Reserve and Lac Mégantic, then linger under the glow of Old Québec and Montreal’s Old Port—plus coastal gems from Kamouraska to Charlevoix (aurora included).

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Fabulously flamboyant flamingos of Northern Argentina
Fabulously flamboyant flamingos of Northern Argentina

Explore spectacular flocks of James’s, Andean, and Chilean flamingos in Argentina’s remote Puna at Laguna Grande & Carachi Pampa—an unforgettable photography destination away from the crowds.

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Explore Birmingham’s civil rights history & so much more
Explore Birmingham’s civil rights history & so much more

Walk the path of history in Birmingham, AL, from the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Kelly Ingram Park, and 16th Street Baptist Church, to Sloss Furnaces, City Walk BHAM, and the city’s booming food culture—a city of resilience, remembrance, and renewal.

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My Sicilian adventure: discovering Inspector Montalbano's Sicily
My Sicilian adventure: discovering Inspector Montalbano's Sicily

Stumbled into Inspector Montalbano’s Sicily—and fell for it. From espresso on the Punta Secca terrace to Ragusa Ibla’s lanes, Modica’s chocolate, Scicli’s “police station,” and Noto’s golden glow, this photo-led wander shows why fans (and newcomers) swoon.

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Berkeley eats: where global flavors meet eclectic culture
Berkeley eats: where global flavors meet eclectic culture

Hungry in Berkeley? Go beyond Chez Panisse: sip natural wines in the Gilman District, grab a pint at Jupiter, dine at Gather, chase mochi donuts, gelato & izakaya plates, and don’t miss the Thai Temple Sunday brunch. A delicious, only-in-Berkeley food crawl.

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Gulf State Park: where luxury, sustainability, and nature meet
Gulf State Park: where luxury, sustainability, and nature meet

Trade neon for nature in Gulf Shores. Sip sunrise coffee at Eagle Cottages, bike 28 miles of boardwalk, and unwind in LEED-Gold The Lodge—all inside Gulf State Park’s 6,500-acre haven of dunes, lakes, and beach where otters, ospreys, and celeb gator Lefty still rule. 

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Into the dark: traveling the world as a night photographer
Therese Iknoian
Into the dark: traveling the world as a night photographer
Therese Iknoian

Discover how a travel photographer turns darkness into art—from star trails over deserts to light-painted ghost towns—with expert night photography tips.

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Therese Iknoian
10 tips to make the most of your African photo safari
HI Travel Tales
10 tips to make the most of your African photo safari
HI Travel Tales

Headed to Africa? These 10 safari photo tips cover the essentials—what gear to bring, dust-proof packing, camera settings, timing, vehicle angles, and ethical practices—so you come home with in-focus wildlife images that tell a story.

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HI Travel Tales
9 tips to improve your wildlife photos
Michael Hodgson
9 tips to improve your wildlife photos
Michael Hodgson

No more blurry animal-butts! This photo-rich guide reveals 9 tested wildlife photography tips—master manual mode, lock on eyes, nail shutter speed, read behavior & shoot at eye level—so your next lion, eagle, or dragonfly photo is an award-worthy image.

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Michael Hodgson

With notebooks in hand and cameras over our shoulders, we’ve spent decades partnering with publications, brands, and destinations to craft stories that create a personal connection to a place. We blend technical expertise with a journalistic eye and unmatched curiosity, ensuring every word and every photo speaks with authenticity and style.

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