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Category: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Photographing the Enchanted Fanal Forest in Madeira

November 8, 2025November 8, 2025 Robin
The Witch, Fanal Forest, Madeira, Portugal

Photographing the ancient laurel trees in the Fanal Forest in Madeira, Portugal is like being in an enchanted fairytale, with fog, mist, and changing light adding to the mystical atmosphere.

Adventure, landscape, Photography, Portugal, UNESCO World Heritage Site, wild landscapes  2 Comments

Exploring Cordoba – Spain’s City of Flowers

February 2, 2025 Robin
Floral patio, Cordoba, Spain.

Cordoba’s charming Old Quarter brims with picturesque courtyards and dazzling floral displays, iconic Spanish architecture, and a pleasant easy-going atmosphere.

historic site, Spain, UNESCO World Heritage Site  Leave a comment

Why Jasper National Park Tops Our List for Wildlife Photography

November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 Robin
Bull Elk, Jasper National Park, Alberta

Jasper National Park in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta excels as a place for spectacular wildlife photography, especially during fall mating season.

Adventure, Alberta, behaviour, Canada, National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, wildlife  Leave a comment

Experiencing the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel – Canada’s Castle in the Rockies

August 22, 2023August 22, 2023 Robin
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, AB

Canada’s Castle in the Mountains – the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel – has a fascinating history and stunning setting in the townsite at Banff National Park.

Adventure, Alberta, Canada, historic site, landscape, National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, wild landscapes  Leave a comment

Experiencing the Wild Colours of Purmamarca, Argentina

February 10, 2023March 5, 2023 Robin
Colourful hills, Purmamarca, Argentina

Photographing and experiencing the wildly colourful hills in Purmamarca, northern Argentina.

Argentina, landscape, photo hints, Photography, South America, travel hints, UNESCO World Heritage Site, wild landscapes  Leave a comment

Fall in Jasper National Park – Part 2

October 6, 2021November 23, 2023 Robin
Patricia Lake

Photographing wildlife and fall colours in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada.

Alberta, Canada, landscape, National Park, photo hints, UNESCO World Heritage Site, wild landscapes, wildlife  Leave a comment

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Robin and Arlene Karpan

We’re Robin and Arlene Karpan - travel writers, photographers, bloggers, book authors, and publishers, with several years of experience in the business. Each year we connect with millions of readers and viewers through a combination of print and online media. Our travel stories and/or photos have been published in well over 100 publications around the world, plus our material has been used by a wide variety of tourism organizations and businesses.

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