Slow Travel Photography: Seeing a City Slowly
A Slow Morning at Shakespeare and Company Café in Paris I’m writing this from Shakespeare and Company Café in Paris, rain tapping gently against the window while a woman nearby reads a worn paperback, completely absorbed. In the mirror in front of me—not the window, but the mirror—I can see
Paris Transport Guide
Paris is timeless, elegant and endlessly photogenic — but navigating it well makes all the difference. This Paris Transport Guide explains how to move confidently through the city using metro lines, RER trains and local transport options, helping you arrive and explore with ease. Alongside practical travel clarity, you’ll find
Turning 55 in the Air: Missing My Birthday and Embracing the Journey
I’m about to turn 55 — and I’m going to miss the actual day completely as I’ll be turning 55 in the air. On March 10 I’ll leave, and by the time I land back in Sydney on March 12, March 11 — my birthday — will have quietly passed
A Pilanesberg Safari: My First South Africa Game Drive
Why I Finally Booked a Pilanesberg Safari Tour from Johannesburg Booking a Pilanesberg safari tour was the moment I stopped letting fear hold me back from travelling around South Africa. For years, I’ve travelled internationally with confidence — navigating cities alone, dining solo and exploring the world as a flight
Sydney Transport Guide
Arriving in Sydney is easy once you understand your airport transfer options. This Sydney transport guide covers how to get from Sydney Airport to the city by train, taxi or rideshare, plus a breakdown of Opal card use and public transport tips. I’ve also included the most Instagrammable locations in
Let’s Talk About the Word “Influencer”
I’ve heard it more than once, usually said with a casual shrug. “I just can’t stand influencers.” And every time, it sparks a genuine curiosity in me. Not offense, but a real desire to understand. What is it about that word that feels so off-putting to so many? Is it
Food Photography Etiquette: Why Do People Get Annoyed by Food Photos?
Let’s talk about food photography etiquette. Someone made the comment to me recently. “Why do people have to photograph their food? Can’t they just eat it?” Well honestly, I don’t care, not even a little bit. If my phone hovering over a plate of perfectly plated pasta is disrupting someones
Melbourne Transport Guide
Melbourne is one of Australia’s easiest cities to explore without a car — and one of the most photogenic. This Melbourne Transport Guide by Nicole Takes Flight simplifies everything you need to move confidently through the city, from trams and trains to airport connections and inner-city travel tips. Whether you’re
Midnight in Paris
The clock strikes midnight, but in Paris, the magic doesn’t wait for an invitation. At Midnight in Paris, Sometimes, you have to seek it out in the quiet hours before dawn. At 5 am, while the city still dreamt, I wandered its sleeping streets with my camera and tripod. As