10/06/2024
Swipe through all the slides for some of the trip info! We have dancing feet over our excitement for this Travel Journal Trip to Cappadocia, Turkey!
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Swipe through all the slides for some of the trip info! We have dancing feet over our excitement for this Travel Journal Trip to Cappadocia, Turkey!
Still dreaming Turkish dreams
No don’t just picture it, sign up for our Tuscany Yoga & Adventure trip and combine your personal wellness with culturally immersive adventure and more good food than you can imagine.
No don’t just picture it, sign up for our Germany and Austria trip and experience the beauty of this piece of the world like a local (with of course some stops in popular spots😉).
Zanzibar/Tanzania pics are up on my print shop!
I love the way that different places have their own unique color schemes. But Zanzibar’s blues and reds might be my favorite yet.
Tip pt 2: Let’s talk about restaurant culture here & things you should know before eating out in Europe.
1️⃣Waiters get paid a living wage here. This means they aren’t as tip driven. This DOESN’T mean you shouldn’t tip them (Google the country you’re going to for the percentage), but it does mean that they aren’t typically as worried about turning tables. They expect that you will want a customary leisurely dinner. So if you want fast food, you need to go to a food truck, stall, or a chain restaurant .
2️⃣This also means that waiters expect you’ll want to be mostly left alone. It’s considered a courtesy. Understand that you’ll be expected to waive a waiter down if you need anything after they’ve served you. You’ll also be expected to waive them down to get your check. I’ve seen one too many angry US tourists because they can’t understand why the waiter isn’t bringing the check.
3️⃣In some countries in Europe you’ll be charged a table fee. For example, in Italy, if you sit down at one of their cafes to drink your coffee, you’ll most likely have an extra fee on your bill.
4️⃣Most countries in Europe eat dinner late. Certain restaurants in Spain don’t even open until 8 or 9 at night. Be sure to check opening hours and be aware of this.
5️⃣Don’t expect water with your meal without paying for it. This varies from country to country. Some are willing to give you tap water; some will tell you they “don’t have it”. In places like Paris sometimes it will cost you more for a bottle of water at dinner than for a glass of wine.
6️⃣Make reservations! At a sit-down restaurant, Europeans rarely have table wait lists. They will simply tell you they are fully booked. If you see empty tables when they say that, it’s because they block off large chunks of time for their reserved tables. To get into the better places, you’ll need to book ahead, even on a weekday during tourist season.
7️⃣ Do at least a little bit of researching what the higher rated restaurants are. Just because it’s in Europe doesn’t mean it’s delicious. In Popular tourist spots, you’ll find plenty of average food.
I'm popping on to share my latest travel service- Remote Concierge Trips. This is a chance for you to gather your own group of travelers- family or friends- and take a pre-planned trip complete with a private villa, chef, excursions, and much more. These are all hand picked after we have been there multiple times and tried out different ones. The first two I'm offering are to Southern Thailand. So you've always wanted to go, but have been a little daunted by the idea, let us help you! You can learn all about it here: https://alyssaannephotography.com/remote-travel-thailand
*BIRTHDAY SALE*
In honor of my birthday at the end of this week, I’m running a 40% sale for photo downloads on my travel prints store. This sale goes until the end of this week. Just use the coupon code “birthdaysale” when checking out. Choose from photo tabs of almost 40 different countries!
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“This is not your parents group travel” as one of my trip participants said. Our small group travel trips are an opportunity for you to go places and have experiences you’ve only dreamed of while relaxing and knowing everything is already taken care of and that best practices and local impact have been at the center of all of the planning.
Southern Thailand pics have been added to my travel print shop. 🌺
You can visit via the link in my below to browse and buy downloads or art prints.
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Put some of my Cambodia shots up on my travel photo shop, available for download and wall art purchases. https://alyssaanne.pic-time.com/-takemearoundtheworld/gallery
Sifting through all the photos/video from Thailand and Cambodia and already making plans for all the group trips I’ll be running in 2024!
We had a snowy little session last week and I’m swooning a bit over these precious daddy/daughter pics.
I’m hit and miss with posting client work, but here’s a recent one. The family was moving, and we had one little space to shoot in on a snowy day. But you can still feel the love that poured into the lens.
A few more of the shorter humans who brightened my camera during all the autumn photo shoots.
A handful of the some of the small people I got to point my camera at this season. (I’ll post a few more soon.) Thanks to all the families that kept me busy this fall. 🧡
Light and shadow in some of this past months photo sessions
The blues of the alpine lakes are just magic.
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Two of my favorite drone shots from our time in Liechtenstein this past weekend. You can find all of these in my print shop which you’ll find the link to in my bio. ☀️
There are only two spots left for my week of photo shoots in the DC/NOVA area. Shoot me a message if you want one of them to be yours!
Y’all I’m flying back to the States in early October for my DC/NoVa area clients. Private photo shoot spots will be open October 4th-8th. Shoot me an email and send a message if you want a spot!
After taking photos in over 30 countries, I've compiled a print shop full of gorgeous images from across the globe. Want a Tuscan spread from Italy or fun animal photos from Thailand, Morocco, and Ethiopia? Shop by country or just browse for colors and photos that catch your eye. I've offered a wide array of prints and art using the images that will be shipped directly to you or download options to print your own.
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ANNOUNCING OUR NEXT RESPONSIBLE SMALL GROUP TRAVEL TRIP!! Join us in March 2023 for an unforgettable 8 day/7 night trip to Krabi in Southern Thailand. We have so many incredible experiences planned. Follow the link below to get all the details and to sign up. Groups are capped at 8 people so act fast!
https://alyssaannephotography.com/trips-upcoming
GET READY! I’m announcing and opening sign-ups for our next group travel adventure tomorrow!! And it’s a big one……
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NEW TRIP ALERT‼️ What happens when two enneagram 7s team up?…more fun than you can imagine! @thealiciabruce and I are super psyched to announce our collaboration trip “Art Journal Trip” to Cappadocia, Turkey. We will be both adventuring in this stunning region and learning how to put together an art journal. If you’ve followed Alicia, you know just how talented she is and she’s going to be sharing some of that knowledge with us! Not artsy? No problem! This is all about the fun of it. Follow the link in bio for the trip website and all the details. Space is limited and we’re promising you, you don’t want to miss this!
ANNOUNCING OUR NEXT RESPONSIBLE SMALL GROUP TRAVEL TRIP!! Join us in March 2023 for an unforgettable 8 day/7 night trip to Krabi in Southern Thailand. We have so many incredible experiences planned. Follow the link below to get all the details and to sign up. Groups are capped at 8 people so act fast! https://alyssaannephotography.com/trips-upcoming
EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT: April 30-May 8th I am leading my own small group travel trip to Marrakech, Morocco! We have an incredible 8 day/7 night itinerary planned while staying in a gorgeous Riad. SPACE IS VERY, VERY LIMITED. To learn more click on the link below where you will find our itinerary and what to expect. Respectful, sustainable travel is very important to us so please be sure to read through all the materials to see if we are a good travel match. http://alyssaannephotography.com/trips-home-page#/
Indulge me in a video of our last team as we announce our Ethiopia Creatives 2017 Trip. Having beautiful media databases is more helpful and powerful than you may realize. If you're interested in joining us in February contact me via my website (link in profile). We are especially in need of #filmmakers (And, on a side note, why does free music have so cheesy?!😁)