Photo Posts

The Mythical Isle of Skye

Posted by Katy on Apr 9, 2013 in Features, Photo Posts, Starry-Eyed Snapshots | 14 comments

Myth, magic and legend – welcome to the Isle of Skye.

 
I’ve just returned from a week-long tour of Scotland and I have so much to share about the country, my head is spinning. It is without doubt, one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. I’ve climbed a mountain, found my ancestral home, whale-watched and walked barefoot on a deserted beach, among other things.  But the place which stands out most in my mind as I think back over this extraordinary trip is the mythical Isle of Skye.
 

Spectacular Ancient Ruins You’ve Never Heard Of

Posted by Katy on Jan 23, 2013 in Features, Photo Posts, Starry-Eyed Snapshots | 6 comments

I am a self-confessed history geek, so it is not surprising that many of my travels feature ancient sites quite heavily. I have a bit of a vivid imagination, so it doesn’t take much for a place steeped in history to come alive to me, particularly if it is a half-forgotten place, overshadowed by far more famous neighbours. So come with me to the highlands of Peru, the deserts of Argentina, the South of France - and my hometown. Are you ready to travel through time?

Seeing the World from Up High

Posted by Katy on Jan 15, 2013 in Features, Photo Posts, Starry-Eyed Snapshots | 7 comments

To travel the Starry-Eyed way, you don’t need much; just a thirst for curiosity, a good dose of spontaneity – and a head for heights. It doesn’t matter where I am; out in the desert, deep in a jungle, in the midst of a metropolis, or in a small town by the sea, there is one thing I just have to do in every single place I visit. And it involves going up.

London 2012 Olympics: A Photo Essay

Posted by Katy on Aug 3, 2012 in Features, Photo Posts, Starry-Eyed Snapshots | 8 comments

Screams, chants and bellows surrounded us, as we leant forwards, huddled under an umbrella, looking up at the giant screen. As the boat crossed the third line, we began to cheer too, urging our team on. Moments later, we were rewarded and the crowd erupted as Team GB got their first gold medal of the Olympic Games.

Capture the Colour: A Photo Essay in Colours

Posted by Katy on Jul 26, 2012 in Features, Photo Posts, Starry-Eyed Snapshots | 8 comments

When I was asked to take part in TravelSupermarket’s Capture the Colour competition, I knew it was exactly the competition for me. Not only do I get to share 5 of my favourite images from my travels, it also inspired me to get creative.

Reminiscing about South America: A Year On.

Posted by Katy on Jul 4, 2012 in Features, Photo Posts, Starry-Eyed Snapshots | 8 comments

This time last year – on this exact day – I was sitting in a polleria in Calama, Chile, booking the most ridiculous flight of my life. I was a month into the most incredible adventure of my life and although that particular moment was not the happiest of all my time there, I’m smiling thinking back on it.