Going Home… for a Vacation
In the past I have tried to steer clear of articles written about my life plans for a number of reasons. For one, Machu The Bow River, Banff National Park. ... Read More...
Brendan van Son
Photos: Manuel Antonio National Park
It's fun to reminisce about our old travel experiences. One of my first solo travel experiences was in Central America, which I'm still in love with to this day... Read More...
Photo of the Week: Cartagena Canon
Cartagena Canon Cartagena Canon This photo was taken from the huge cement fort in Cartagena, Colombia. The fort used to protect Spanish gold and silver t... Read More...
How to use StumbleUpon to Effectively Generate Traffic
How to use StumbleUpon to Effectively Generate Traffic I have been using StumbleUpon for the past 3 months or so and only recently have I begun to crack the ... Read More...
The Ballestas Islands
Some have gone as far as to call them "The Poor Man's Galapagos." However, that really isn't a fair statement. The Ballestas Islands sit just off the coast of... Read More...
The Last Time I ever got Robbed
The Last Time I ever got Robbed When I started travelling on my own when I was 21 years old and I'll be the first to admit that I was a different person. I w... Read More...
The Valley of the Moon
These are photos by travel photographer Brendan van Son back in 2009 in Chile's Valley of the Moon. Please respect the rights of the photographer by not reprod... Read More...
Salt Flat Photos – Uyuni, Bolivia
Jumping cars... Salt Flat Photos - Uyuni, Bolivia The most famous Bolivian Salt Flats (the Salar de Uyuni) are one of the most "out of this world" places on ... Read More...
A Homestay on Lake Titicaca
A Lake Titicaca Homestay As they see the boats coasting in towards their island homes they race to get themselves ready to greet their white faced visitors. Th... Read More...
Foto Friday: Misty Machu Picchu
Foto Friday: Misty Machu Picchu I've now been to Machu Picchu on three different occasions. I've arrived at the site three different ways and had three diff... Read More...
10 Things I WON’T Miss About South America
10 things I will not miss about South America I love South America, it has a vibrancy to it that I've never felt before. It has a way of taking hold of you, ... Read More...
The Photo Vulture: 5 Steps to Avoid Becoming a Bird of Prey
The Photo Vulture: Guest Post by Crystal Street We've all seen the vulture. It lurks in the shadows, poised to pounce once the cliche is in motion. The beg... Read More...
The Spanish Inquisition in the Americas
The roof The Spanish Inquisition in the Americas The Spanish had just won back large sections of Southern Spain still held by Muslim Moors and were high on t... Read More...
Chan Chan and the Huaca de la Luna
Chan Chan and Huaca de la Luna Most people visit Peru to see Machu Pichu, and rightfully so, Machu Picchu is one of the most impressive sites in the entire w... Read More...
Brendan van Son
Author: I am a travel writer and photographer from Alberta, Canada. Over my years as a travel photographer, I have visited 6 of the 7 continents and more countries than I have any desire to count. If you want to improve your skills, be sure to check out my travel photography channel on Youtube . Also, check out my profile on Google+. to learn a little bit more about me and my work.