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On my recent adventure up North to the land of frosty mornings, polar bears and trapper hats, I was fortunate enough to see the Aurora Borealis – more commonly known as the Northern Lights. Unsurprisingly the Northern Lights in all of their natural beauty have made their way to the top of traveller’s bucket lists, particularly in the age of instagram. One question I have been asked a number of times since my visit revolves around how to photograph the Northern Lights, so if if you’re looking for the answer and photography tips on night photography, you have come to the right place! First things First: Having the Right Gear Capturing the Northern Lights is one of those times a camera phone won’t do, nor will failing to plan in advance! Not only will you need to check for clear skies and aurora activity, but you will also need to have the right gear in order to capture the light show. At the bare minimum you will need a camera with manual mode and a sturdy trip...

One of my favorite campsites of all of the time we’ve spent Overlanding in Africa has to be Spitzkoppe in Namibia. Spitzkoppe is nicknamed the Matterhorn of the south, or ‘pointed dome’ translated from German. The highlight feature of Spitzkoppe are the rock formations that spring up high out of the earth. The crown jewel of the formations is Spitzkoppe mountain which comes to a sharp peak high above the flat desert landscape. In addition to the main Spitzkoppe mountain, there are a few clusters of the massive rock formations. We set up camp on the base of one of many rock formations for the night. On our 2014 Overlanding trip with Acacia Africa, we arrived in Spitzkoppe, Namibia on a nearly full moon. The air was clear and cool without a cloud in the sky. Even with the moon being full, the sky was packed with stars. Normally the moon reflects light within the moisture and particles in the air making it hard to see the stars. However, the sky around Spitzkoppe was...