Travel Photos & Musings By Nathan W. Allen
Scott Woodruff (AKA Stick Figure) has dominated worldwide reggae charts for over a decade. At one time, he was also my friend. The year was 2009. I was living in San Francisco’s Mission District, running a small audio production business. Scott was a promising young artist on the other side of the country. He reached...
We go through an insane amount of bananas in our home. Quite literally, it’s bananas. Okay, enough of the punny stuff. It really does amaze me how quickly they go. Sometimes my siblings come over and I notice that they, too, seem to love bananas. Must be genetic. Now, I may live an interesting life,...
I explored for one month on this island. In all that time, my stay at this beachfront boutique resort was definitely the highlight of luxury and pampering. Here are photos and memories from my stay – my official District Boracay Review. Located smack in the middle of famed “White Beach”, the resort is technically a...
This photo session has a special place in my heart. Not only did it take place in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, but it also features my lovely wife + our baby-to-be. Also: If you’re thinking about a Yosemite maternity shoot for you or someone you know, get in touch. So…Surprise...
This is the story of my last night in Taipei…it was so much more than just a hotel stay – it was an experience…and one that I could not pass up. Here’s my favorite of the series – the official “I Dreamed Of This” Hotel Proverbs review. The hotel sits overlooking Liugongzhen Park, in Taipei’s...
On Bohol island’s famous Alona Beach, it doesn’t get better than swanky Amorita Resort. Perched overlooking the stretch of white sand below, this is the ideal place to get that much needed rest and relaxation. With striking tropical-contemporary architecture, I love the way the modern design melds seamlessly with the lush green space that envelops...
Singapore is a gleaming, modern metropolis…but if you dig deep, there is still quite a bit of natural and cultural heritage to be found. Take for example the fascinating old jungle cemetery known as Bukit Brown. Abandoned for many decades, it is the final resting place for many early Chinese pioneers…and currently home to a...
What a trip. Literally. A few days earlier you could have found me careening down a secluded island road in the Philippines…battling tropical storms – and even a 6.5 magnitude earthquake. Today, however, I am in Taiwan for the very first time. And my very first stop? Well I’m proud to present my luxurious HOTEL...
I was halfway through my tour of Taipei, and was scheduled to stay with this property in the Zhongshan District. Honestly, I didn’t know much about it, but a cursory search resulted in some rave reviews and striking photos. Well, I’m so very happy I accepted the invitation – I loved everything about this place!...
Wait, Sony RX100 III vs. Ricoh GR II? What’s a professional photographer doing comparing pocket cameras? I’ll tell you – when I started traveling full time, I realized that lugging bulky DSLR gear wasn’t going to cut it anymore. So I decided to do the following in-depth comparison for you. Words & Photos By...