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From Milan, Marseille, Monaco and Sardinia to Lugano, Thailand, Cambodia, Morocco and Malaysia: city walks, local markets and days by the water. Explore by country and place to find the moments I want to remember.

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01 / Photo journal

Milan, above the rooftops

Rooftops, bell towers and streets seen from above, with a pause for lunch. Six photographs from Milan, Italy.

Terracotta roofs and a planted rooftop terrace above a yellow building in Milan beneath a dramatic cloudy sky — Milan above the rooftopsMilan · Italy
Terracotta roofs stretch towards the horizon, while a green rooftop terrace brings the city closer.

An ornate cathedral spire rising behind terracotta rooftops in Milan — A spire above the cityMilan · Italy
A cathedral spire emerges above the neighbouring roofs, revealing another layer of the city.

A small round table and chairs on a balcony overlooking the rooftops and streets of Milan — A table with a city viewMilan · Italy
A table, a pair of chairs and the city below. A quiet place to take in the view.

A brick church and pointed bell tower above a street in Milan, with distant modern buildings — Brick, rooftops and a bell towerMilan · Italy
An old bell tower rises above the trees and terracotta roofs, with modern buildings on the horizon.

An elevated view down a busy Milan street beside a brick church and rows of buildings — The city moving belowMilan · Italy
Cars follow the street between the facades. From above, everyday movement becomes part of the view.

Pasta with tomato sauce, a tomato and cheese salad and coffee on a restaurant table in Milan — A pause for lunchMilan · Italy
Pasta, tomatoes and a coffee at the table. A simple pause in the Milan photo journal.

02 / Photo journal

Lugano, between lake and city

Lake views, colourful lanes and hillside tracks. Eleven photographs from walks through Lugano, Switzerland.

Low-angle view along a cobbled street between warm-coloured buildings towards the distant waterfront — Following a cobbled streetLugano · Switzerland
A view close to the cobblestones changes the rhythm of a city walk. The buildings lead the eye towards the light ahead.

A wooden jetty on Lake Lugano pointing towards a mountain across the blue water — A path into the blueLugano · Switzerland
A wooden jetty draws the eye across the lake to the mountain on the opposite shore.

A sunny lakeside promenade in Lugano with boats and hillside buildings beyond — Along the summer waterfrontLugano · Switzerland
Boats, bright facades and a quiet stretch of promenade. A summer walk beside the lake.

Red and yellow facades above cafe tables in a narrow cobbled lane in Lugano — A lane full of colourLugano · Switzerland
Warm colours fill a narrow lane, with cafe tables tucked against the walls.

Stone steps leading towards a pale church facade and bell tower under a blue sky in Lugano — Steps beneath the bell towerLugano · Switzerland
Stone steps, a pale facade and the bell tower above. One of the pauses on a walk through the city.

A blue and white funicular carriage on steep tracks beside stone walls in Lugano — On the hillside tracksLugano · Switzerland
The funicular follows its steep tracks between stone walls and greenery.

An ornate stone fountain beneath a covered arcade beside a shop in Lugano — A fountain beneath the archesLugano · Switzerland
An old stone fountain brings another small detail into focus beneath the covered walkway.

A person walking beneath a shaded arch that frames Lake Lugano and a mountain — The lake through an archwayLugano · Switzerland
A passing silhouette crosses the shade, while the arch opens onto the lake and the mountain beyond.

Pruned trees casting long shadows along a lakeside promenade in Lugano — Long shadows by the lakeLugano · Switzerland
Sculptural branches and long shadows trace the promenade, with flowers and water just beyond.

Snow-covered mountains above hillside homes and green plants, seen on a walk in Lugano — Snow above the rooftopsLugano · Switzerland
Beyond the greenery and rooftops, snow still rests on the mountains beneath a clear blue sky.

Rippling water on Lake Lugano beneath mountains and a softly lit evening sky — The lake in softer lightLugano · Switzerland
The shoreline recedes between the mountains as softer light settles over the rippling water.

03 / Photo journal

Sardinia, in Mediterranean light

Turquoise water, harbour paths, island details and the last light over the bay. Eight photographs from Sardinia, Italy.

Boats in a Sardinian harbour below warm-coloured buildings, framed by green coastal shrubs — A harbour in Mediterranean blueSardinia · Italy
Blue water, moored boats and warm facades, seen from the green edge of the harbour.

A wooden jetty stretching into a small Sardinian harbour, with boats and hillside buildings beyond — The path to the waterSardinia · Italy
A wooden jetty leads from the sandy edge towards the boats. A closer view of life beside the water.

Clear turquoise sea over coastal rocks in Sardinia, with anchored boats on the horizon — All those shades of blueSardinia · Italy
From the rocks to the horizon, the water shifts through shades of turquoise and blue.

Open pale blue doors within a white arch, above a patterned stone path in Sardinia — Through the blue doorsSardinia · Italy
A white arch, blue doors and a pattern of small stones. One of the details found along the way.

Pale houses and terracotta roofs beneath rocky green hills in Sardinia — Roofs beneath the rocky hillsSardinia · Italy
Beyond the waterfront, low roofs and rocky hills give the landscape another rhythm.

A plate of food on a shaded outdoor table overlooking a garden and pool in Sardinia — A pause in the shadeSardinia · Italy
A simple lunch in the shade, with the bright garden just beyond the table.

Golden sunset beneath textured clouds over a Sardinian bay with anchored boats — The bay in the last lightSardinia · Italy
The last light catches the clouds and draws a golden line across the bay.

A sailboat silhouetted beneath an orange sunset, framed by coastal plants and a rooftop in Sardinia — A sailboat beneath an orange skySardinia · Italy
A boat rests on the water beneath a deep orange sky. A final moment from the island journal.

04 / Photo journal

Monaco, between city and sea

Harbour panoramas, coastal paths, garden details and lights on the water. Ten photographs from the many sides of Monaco.

A panorama of Monaco with terracotta roofs, hillside buildings and yachts across the blue harbour — Monaco above the harbourMonaco
Roofs, hills and rows of boats: the harbour brings the whole city into one view.

Monaco waterfront buildings above a blue bay, with pale rocks in the foreground — Where the city meets the seaMonaco
A view from the rocks, where the city rises behind the curve of the waterfront.

A tree-lined promenade beside the beach in Monaco, with branches framing the sea — Shade beside the beachMonaco
Trees, a sandy beach and the open water. A slower moment along the promenade.

A pedestrian path between landscaped plants and tall buildings in Monaco — A path between green and glassMonaco
Between the waterfront and the towers, a planted path offers another view of the city.

Stacks of cannonballs beside stone walls, with Monaco buildings on the hillside beyond — History in the detailsMonaco
A closer look at the old stone surroundings, with the modern city rising in the distance.

Moored boats in a sheltered Monaco marina below warm-coloured apartment buildings — A harbour within the cityMonaco
Rows of boats and warm facades surround a sheltered pocket of blue water.

The pale stone facade of Monaco Cathedral beside a yellow building and palm trees — Light on the cathedralMonaco
Pale stone, carved arches and deep blue sky. A pause in front of the cathedral.

Yachts, sailboat masts and a red boat reflected in Monaco harbour — Down among the boatsMonaco
Back at water level, masts and reflections take over from the wide city views.

Cacti, flowering plants and a garden bench with ornate Monte Carlo architecture behind — A garden in Monte CarloMonaco
A garden frames the architecture, with sculptural plants and splashes of colour along the path.

An illuminated cruise ship reflecting on dark water at dusk in Monaco — The harbour after sunsetMonaco
As the sky fades, the lights of a ship make a new pattern across the harbour water.

05 / Photo journal

Marseille, from port to island

From the Vieux-Port to rocky coves and back to a city cafe. Eight moments from a day by the Mediterranean in Marseille, France.

Boats lining the Vieux-Port in Marseille, with waterfront buildings beneath a clear blue sky — A morning at the Vieux-PortMarseille · France
The Vieux-Port opens towards the city, with rows of boats and blue water setting the scene for a day in Marseille.

A vertical view of moored boats, tall masts and rippling blue water in Marseille — Masts above the harbourMarseille · France
A closer look at the harbour: boat masts, reflections and the rhythm of the waterfront.

A small island harbour near Marseille, with a pontoon, sailboat and pale waterfront buildings — Arriving by the waterMarseille · France
The boat journey brings a different pace: a small harbour, pale buildings and the shoreline just ahead.

A French tricolour flag flying from a boat near the rocky islands off Marseille — A French flag in the sea breezeMarseille · France
Blue, white and red against the Mediterranean. A moment from the crossing, with rocky shores in the background.

Swimmers in a turquoise cove framed by pale rocky shores near Marseille — Clear water between the rocksMarseille · France
From the edge of the rocks, the water turns from clear turquoise to deep blue. A quiet view between swims.

A small beach with colourful parasols and swimmers, seen from a rocky path near Marseille — An island afternoonMarseille · France
Colourful parasols, warm stone and an open view of the sea. An afternoon on the islands, away from the city streets.

A stone fortress across deep blue water, framed by a rocky island path and coastal plants near Marseille — A fortress across the waterMarseille · France
A rocky path frames the view towards a fortress and the distant city. Marseille takes on another shape from the islands.

A cafe terrace facing the Opera Municipal and pale apartment facades in Marseille — A pause beside the operaMarseille · France
Back in the city, cafe tables and the opera square offer a final pause after a day by the water.

06 / Photo journal

Coasts & golden light

Beach walks, palm silhouettes and the last light on the water. These coastal photographs capture the slower moments between travel discoveries.

Mam standing on a sandy beach with the sun setting over the sea behind him — The last light by the seaThailand
A quiet moment on the sand as the setting sun turns the sea gold. This is the slower side of my travel journal.

Silhouettes of palm trees framing an orange sunset above the sea — Palms against the evening skyThailand
Palm silhouettes frame the last light over the water. A simple coastal scene, with the sky doing most of the storytelling.

Wide sandy beach beside turquoise water, with kitesurfing kites and people walking along the shoreline — A long walk beside the wavesThailand
Kites rise above the sea while people walk along a wide stretch of sand. Beach photography is also about everyday movement.

07 / Photo journal

Behind the camera

A few portraits from the road: carrying a camera, exploring a temple and taking time to pause. Meet Mam, the person behind the travel stories.

Portrait of Mam wearing a dark travel hat and a white T-shirt, looking to the side against a green background — Mam, behind the journeysCambodia
A pause between journeys. I am Mam, the traveller and content creator behind Around The World With Mam.

Mam holding an action camera while resting one knee on stone steps beside a temple — A camera and a little curiosityCambodia
Camera in hand, ready for the next discovery. Temple visits bring together the details, people and places I enjoy filming.

Mam looking down at a Canon camera in front of a red and cream railway carriage — Checking the next frameThailand
A railway carriage makes a colourful backdrop to a moment behind the camera. The small pauses belong in the story too.

Mam sitting cross-legged on a stone ledge between the weathered walls of a temple — A pause among the stonesCambodia
Ancient stone walls frame a travel portrait. A different view of the person usually standing behind the lens.

08 / Photo journal

Temples, stone & stories

Explore temple photography from Thailand and Cambodia, including Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm and the golden Buddha in Pattaya. Wide views sit beside the details carved into stone.

Golden outline of a seated Buddha on the rock face of Khao Chi Chan, beneath a cloud-filled sky — Khao Chi Chan: Buddha MountainThailand
The Buddha outline at Khao Chi Chan stretches across a sheer rock face. A striking stop for temple photography near Pattaya.

Tall white and gold Buddhist stupa framed by trees, with an ornate entrance in the foreground — White stone, golden detailsThailand
A white stupa rises above a richly decorated entrance. The gold details and trees give this temple courtyard its character.

Stone pathway leading to an Angkor temple with towers and a large tree growing beside the ruins — Where the trees meet the templeCambodia
Stone paths, weathered towers and spreading roots meet in Angkor. The trees are as much a part of the scene as the ruins.

Wooden handrails leading towards the entrance of a stone temple beneath tall trees — The path into the ruinsCambodia
The walkway draws the eye towards the temple entrance. A Cambodia travel photograph built around the feeling of arriving somewhere on foot.

A long stone gallery at Angkor Wat with carved figures, repeated doorways and light entering through windows — Light through the galleryCambodia
Daylight travels through a sequence of doorways at Angkor Wat. Carved walls reward a closer look between the larger temple views.

Three intricately carved female figures with ornate headdresses on a stone wall at Angkor Wat — A closer look at Angkor WatCambodia
Headdresses, jewellery and gestures appear in the stone carvings at Angkor Wat. This close-up brings the temple's smaller details into focus.

Visitors walking along a central stone path towards the towers and entrance of Angkor Wat in Cambodia — Arriving at Angkor WatCambodia
The approach to Angkor Wat brings its towers, stone galleries and visiting travellers into one frame. A wider view of this Cambodia journey.

Large carved stone faces on the towers of Bayon temple in Angkor, Cambodia — The faces of BayonCambodia
At Bayon, faces emerge from the towers at different angles. Stone texture and shifting light give each view a different expression.

Massive tree roots spreading over stone walls and doorways at Ta Prohm temple in Cambodia — Roots over the ruins of Ta ProhmCambodia
At Ta Prohm, roots wrap around the temple walls and doorways. One of the most memorable combinations of nature and architecture in my Angkor photographs.

Low-angle view of the large golden seated Buddha at Wat Phra Yai in Pattaya, with an evening sky behind it — Pattaya's golden BuddhaThailand
A wide view from below the golden Buddha at Wat Phra Yai. Pattaya's temple scenes offer another side of a seaside trip.

09 / Photo journal

Markets, food & local life

Travel lives in the everyday: a fisherman preparing his line, a market stall full of fresh ingredients, a coconut break and a walk through Angkor. People and small moments give these journeys their character.

A fisherman preparing his line on a seaside wall, with colourful boats and high-rise buildings behind him — Fishing beside the cityThailand
A fishing rod, bright boats and a skyline share the waterfront. A small everyday scene alongside the bigger views of a coastal city.

Black-and-white photograph of two market vendors surrounded by food trays, containers and market stalls — A market after darkThailand
Food stalls and their working spaces fill the frame. In black and white, the gestures and textures of the market come forward.

A group of monks in orange robes walking along a path beside the stone temples of Angkor — A walk through AngkorCambodia
Orange robes stand out against the stone and greenery of Angkor. A moving scene of local culture within the temple landscape.

A market vendor wearing a red apron behind an abundant display of fresh green vegetables — At the vegetable stallThailand
Fresh greens fill the stall while a vendor prepares a bag. Local markets bring the ingredients and the people behind a destination's food into view.

A hand holding a freshly opened coconut with a straw above a sunlit path — A fresh coconut breakCambodia
A fresh coconut and a short break along the way. Some travel memories are as simple as a drink between discoveries.

Beachfront cafe terrace with pink parasols and cushions overlooking a sandy beach and blue sea — Pink parasols by the seaThailand
Pink parasols and cushions face the shoreline at a beach cafe. A colourful place to pause and watch the water.

010 / Photo journal

The quieter discoveries

An evening courtyard, a boat ride, a city street and a green garden. A collection of landscapes and architectural details found along the way.

An ochre courtyard with patterned walls, warm lights and palm trees beneath a tall decorated facade — An evening courtyardMorocco
Warm lights catch the patterned walls and palms of an ochre courtyard. Architecture changes its mood as evening arrives.

An illuminated ochre minaret above an arched wall, with the moon visible in a dark blue sky — A tower in the night skyMorocco
A lit tower rises above an arched wall, with the moon beside it. A quieter architectural scene after sunset.

View from a passenger boat across a lakeside town, wooded mountains and moored boats — The view from the boatSwitzerland
From the deck, the shoreline opens into a view of buildings, boats and wooded hills. A different perspective on a lakeside journey.

A small cascading waterfall and pond surrounded by dense tropical foliage in a garden — A green corner of the journeyMalaysia
Layers of tropical leaves surround a small cascade. A garden scene where the water and greenery become the main subjects.

Rounded coastal rocks beside a calm bay, with a wooded headland and cloudy sky in the distance — Beyond the sandy beachMalaysia
Rounded rocks lead towards a quiet bay and wooded headland. The softer light reveals a different side of coastal travel.

A white wave breaking on a pale sandy beach beside turquoise water and a small boat — One wave, a blue horizonThailand
A breaking wave, a small boat and a blue horizon. A simple seaside photograph from the travel archive.

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Milan, above the rooftops

Milan above the rooftops🇮🇹Milan · Italy

A spire above the city🇮🇹Milan · Italy

A table with a city view🇮🇹Milan · Italy

Brick, rooftops and a bell tower🇮🇹Milan · Italy

The city moving below🇮🇹Milan · Italy

A pause for lunch🇮🇹Milan · Italy

Lugano, between lake and city

Following a cobbled street🇨🇭Lugano · Switzerland

A path into the blue🇨🇭Lugano · Switzerland

Along the summer waterfront🇨🇭Lugano · Switzerland

A lane full of colour🇨🇭Lugano · Switzerland

Steps beneath the bell tower🇨🇭Lugano · Switzerland

On the hillside tracks🇨🇭Lugano · Switzerland

A fountain beneath the arches🇨🇭Lugano · Switzerland

The lake through an archway🇨🇭Lugano · Switzerland

Long shadows by the lake🇨🇭Lugano · Switzerland

Snow above the rooftops🇨🇭Lugano · Switzerland

The lake in softer light🇨🇭Lugano · Switzerland

Sardinia, in Mediterranean light

A harbour in Mediterranean blue🇮🇹Sardinia · Italy

The path to the water🇮🇹Sardinia · Italy

All those shades of blue🇮🇹Sardinia · Italy

Through the blue doors🇮🇹Sardinia · Italy

Roofs beneath the rocky hills🇮🇹Sardinia · Italy

A pause in the shade🇮🇹Sardinia · Italy

The bay in the last light🇮🇹Sardinia · Italy

A sailboat beneath an orange sky🇮🇹Sardinia · Italy

Monaco, between city and sea

Monaco above the harbour🇲🇨Monaco

Where the city meets the sea🇲🇨Monaco

Shade beside the beach🇲🇨Monaco

A path between green and glass🇲🇨Monaco

History in the details🇲🇨Monaco

A harbour within the city🇲🇨Monaco

Light on the cathedral🇲🇨Monaco

Down among the boats🇲🇨Monaco

A garden in Monte Carlo🇲🇨Monaco

The harbour after sunset🇲🇨Monaco

Marseille, from port to island

A morning at the Vieux-Port🇫🇷Marseille · France

Masts above the harbour🇫🇷Marseille · France

Arriving by the water🇫🇷Marseille · France

A French flag in the sea breeze🇫🇷Marseille · France

Clear water between the rocks🇫🇷Marseille · France

An island afternoon🇫🇷Marseille · France

A fortress across the water🇫🇷Marseille · France

A pause beside the opera🇫🇷Marseille · France

Coasts & golden light

The last light by the sea🇹🇭Thailand

Palms against the evening sky🇹🇭Thailand

A long walk beside the waves🇹🇭Thailand

Behind the camera

Mam, behind the journeys🇰🇭Cambodia

A camera and a little curiosity🇰🇭Cambodia

Checking the next frame🇹🇭Thailand

A pause among the stones🇰🇭Cambodia

Temples, stone & stories

Khao Chi Chan: Buddha Mountain🇹🇭Thailand

White stone, golden details🇹🇭Thailand

Where the trees meet the temple🇰🇭Cambodia

The path into the ruins🇰🇭Cambodia

Light through the gallery🇰🇭Cambodia

A closer look at Angkor Wat🇰🇭Cambodia

Arriving at Angkor Wat🇰🇭Cambodia

The faces of Bayon🇰🇭Cambodia

Roots over the ruins of Ta Prohm🇰🇭Cambodia

Pattaya's golden Buddha🇹🇭Thailand

Markets, food & local life

Fishing beside the city🇹🇭Thailand

A market after dark🇹🇭Thailand

A walk through Angkor🇰🇭Cambodia

At the vegetable stall🇹🇭Thailand

A fresh coconut break🇰🇭Cambodia

Pink parasols by the sea🇹🇭Thailand

The quieter discoveries

An evening courtyard🇲🇦Morocco

A tower in the night sky🇲🇦Morocco

A world of stories,
one photograph at a time.

Milan above the rooftopsMilan · Italy

A spire above the cityMilan · Italy

A table with a city viewMilan · Italy

Brick, rooftops and a bell towerMilan · Italy

The city moving belowMilan · Italy

A pause for lunchMilan · Italy

Following a cobbled streetLugano · Switzerland

A path into the blueLugano · Switzerland

Along the summer waterfrontLugano · Switzerland

A lane full of colourLugano · Switzerland

Steps beneath the bell towerLugano · Switzerland

On the hillside tracksLugano · Switzerland

A fountain beneath the archesLugano · Switzerland

The lake through an archwayLugano · Switzerland

Long shadows by the lakeLugano · Switzerland

Snow above the rooftopsLugano · Switzerland

The lake in softer lightLugano · Switzerland

A harbour in Mediterranean blueSardinia · Italy

The path to the waterSardinia · Italy

All those shades of blueSardinia · Italy

Through the blue doorsSardinia · Italy

Roofs beneath the rocky hillsSardinia · Italy

A pause in the shadeSardinia · Italy

The bay in the last lightSardinia · Italy

A sailboat beneath an orange skySardinia · Italy

Monaco above the harbourMonaco

Where the city meets the seaMonaco

Shade beside the beachMonaco

A path between green and glassMonaco

History in the detailsMonaco

A harbour within the cityMonaco

Light on the cathedralMonaco

Down among the boatsMonaco

A garden in Monte CarloMonaco

The harbour after sunsetMonaco

A morning at the Vieux-PortMarseille · France

Masts above the harbourMarseille · France

Arriving by the waterMarseille · France

A French flag in the sea breezeMarseille · France

Clear water between the rocksMarseille · France

An island afternoonMarseille · France

A fortress across the waterMarseille · France

A pause beside the operaMarseille · France

The last light by the seaThailand

Palms against the evening skyThailand

A long walk beside the wavesThailand

Mam, behind the journeysCambodia

A camera and a little curiosityCambodia

Checking the next frameThailand

A pause among the stonesCambodia

Khao Chi Chan: Buddha MountainThailand

White stone, golden detailsThailand

Where the trees meet the templeCambodia

The path into the ruinsCambodia

Light through the galleryCambodia

A closer look at Angkor WatCambodia

Arriving at Angkor WatCambodia

The faces of BayonCambodia

Roots over the ruins of Ta ProhmCambodia

Pattaya's golden BuddhaThailand

Fishing beside the cityThailand

A market after darkThailand

A walk through AngkorCambodia

At the vegetable stallThailand

A fresh coconut breakCambodia

Pink parasols by the seaThailand

An evening courtyardMorocco

A tower in the night skyMorocco

The view from the boatSwitzerland

A green corner of the journeyMalaysia

Beyond the sandy beachMalaysia

One wave, a blue horizonThailand