Road trips, music and inspirations

Back in 2009 (wow was it really that long ago?) myself and two friends flew to San Francisco picked up an RV and drove. It was three weeks of seeing some of the most beautiful places i had (have) ever seen, from the giant redwoods, to following the ghostly trail of Ansel Adams, Snake River, Yellowstone, Nevada and more. I have spoken many many times about the Grand Tetons, Wyoming and the effect that region had on me, it was during a night drive in the shadows of those glorious mountains that Tori Amos "A Sorta Fairytale" played and ultimately shaped my future. 

I will never forget that quiet moment, staring at the empty, dark road, snow falling outside, my experiences around the Tetons had reignited my passion, "A sorta Fairytale" may have been a coincidence but it was that song that was playing, that song that triggered my thoughts, that song that ended up meaning this website came about and my career into photography is what it is today, and while that might sound crazy to some, that is how it all happened. My friends remember that moment went. 

This month Tori has been promoting her new play in London and happened to be discussing the power of the road trip and how "A Sorta Fairytale" came about in somewhat similar circumstances! 

I cannot help but wonder what will happen next in my travels, or in my life during and after, it's no coincidence that Jack Kerouac's "On the Road" has become a firm favourite book of mine in recent times and i am sure i will be re reading that on the upcoming American leg.... but first China in November and for now i will continue to play "A Sorta Fairytale", dream of those snow capped mountains and be thankful that i was in the right place at the right time to be inspired.

The start....

So here we go then. Everything is all official so i feel i can now write about the upcoming month and year the 2014. Last week i handed in my notice after living in London for 15 odd years and working for six years photographing homes, its been fun, stressful, annoying, eye opening and rewarding but there was always going to be a breaking point and it happened. Earlier this year my girlfriend and i decided enough was enough and it was time to flee the country for a bit.

Starting in November we, with two other friends will be flying to China for 15 days for an epic once in a lifetime trip (it really is!) then will return to London for one final month, in January 2014 we will fly to Chicago then start to trek across to San Francisco which we will use as a base for adventure. We have no idea for how long, or where we will end up, but i (we) cannot wait. 

I hope to be doing some interior/architecture work Stateside, but my goal is to enjoy photography again, and for my girlfriend to start to write again. Personally i have always loved shooting landscapes/travel shots so hopefully i can somehow do this to help fund further endeavours, we shall see. 

For now, welcome to my new "Travel Blog" where i shall post the exciting times ahead.