If You Love Something, Share it!

My favourite picture of the week! A worker taking a short break, he saw my camera and smiled so I asked if I could take a picture. I think after his mates where taking the mick out of him as they where all laughing and said no in that sort of embarrassed way when I asked them.

Connection might just be the most adventurous thing of all.

This week, I did something unexpected. I applied for a job back home—a shock to the traveller’s system. As part of the application, they asked for a short video answering two questions:

1. Why are you right for this job?

2. What does adventure mean to you?

The second one stuck with me.

It’s a question I’ve had a lot of time to explore over the past year while backpacking. And as I sat with it, putting my thoughts into words, I landed on this:

“Adventure isn’t just about doing the coolest things or seeing the prettiest places—it’s about connection.”

Because when I reflect on this past year, I don’t just remember the view from Roy’s Peak—I remember the TikTok we filmed with strangers on the way up. The Great Barrier Reef wasn’t just breathtaking —it was where a cameraman unknowingly ignited my love for photography.

Adventure, to me, is doing what makes you happy and sharing it. Connecting not just with the places you go, but the people you meet along the way. That’s about as adventurous as it gets.

I’ve had a lot of time to think, just like this man in the streets of Siem Reap.

The Power of Sharing What You Love

This girl clearly loves water and is sharing a face full of it with me!

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what happens when you share the things you care about, and why I do it? A big reason is because you never know who you’ll inspire—or who’ll inspire you.

If you love something, why wouldn’t you share it? Why wouldn’t you offer someone else the chance to feel that same joy? You might just be the push they need to chase something special.

Sharing what makes you happy builds connections, and if you’re lucky, it builds community. It creates an environment to share information. You push each other to be better, while learning from each other.

I’ve had a few moments on this trip that showed me what that looks like.

The Cameraman at the Reef

One of the first was at the Great Barrier Reef. A cameraman snapped a photo of me underwater, and it was class. I bought it immediately, then got chatting to him about his work and his underwater gear.

Somewhere in that conversation, I remembered an old camera my dad had tucked away at home. That moment resonated with me—and it’s the reason I dug it out, started shooting, and began this photography journey.

He shared a piece of his world with me, and it created a ripple that’s still going.

Meeting Photographers in Prague

Another moment came early in my photography days, in Prague. I dropped a message in a Hostelworld group chat asking if any photographers were around.

Ben replied. We met up and visited Lumia, a museum about light, and then wandered the streets for a while, taking photos and geeking out over cameras. He had a film camera, and that inspired me to get one of my own when I got home.

I didn’t bring the film camera on this trip, it’s bulky, but I really love shooting film. Another ripple. I have had lots of these moments (not in Prague) but this one stood out.

Passing It On

And just this week, I met a girl named Lima (hi Lima—I know you read these!). She travels with a small camera but left her larger one at home, unsure if it was worth bringing.

We got talking, and I shared a bit of what I’ve learned so far. If that conversation inspires her to dust off her camera, learn how to use it, and take it on her next trip—that would be a huge win.

Because that’s my point. The cameraman at the reef inspired me. Maybe now I get to be that person for someone else (no pressure Lima!).

If you love something, share it. You never know who’s listening—or who you’ll connect with.

Travel Update

We’ve just finished our time in Cambodia, and we loved it! The culture here is rich, the people are unbelievably kind, and life just has this energy to it—there’s a constant buzz that’s contagious.

The people here are always smiling and buzzing with energy! It’s a very welcoming feeling. I must say here though, I’m glad my camera is sealed!

One of the most powerful experiences we’ve had was visiting the Killing Fields and the S21 prison in Phnom Penh. It’s not an easy thing to walk through, but I’m really glad we did. I didn’t know about the genocide before and I was shocked to learn that between 1/4-1/5 of the population perished. Seeing the reality of what happened here and learning more about Cambodia’s recent history gave so much context to everything else we saw. Its effected everyone in the country in some manner and this is clear. It’s something I think everyone should do if they visit, and if you’re like me and had never heard about this, I really recommend researching it. You can see how they’ve rebuilt together, often calling each other brother and sister, seeing everyone as family.

The sight below is at the killing fields, one of over 300 mass graves. It’s horrific what happened here, but the Stupa that has been built to remember the victims, and the trees that grow and flower here, really make it a beautiful memorial. I wanted to share that here.

The stupa at the Choeung Ek Genocidal Center. A must visit while in Cambodia, incredibly well done audio tour and extremely moving.

Another highlight is that we saw the famous Angkor Wat—sunrise and all. It’s as incredible as everyone says, and it left me absolutely baffled.

A well placed basket and hat. Hats have somewhat become an obsession of mine…

We are now in Kampot and are lucky enough to be here for Khmer New Year. The whole town is alive—it is chaotic and brilliant in the best way. I managed to get some photos I’m really excited about! They have a huge water fight every year to wash away bad luck. Talcum powder is also added to the mix for playfulness and to make you smell nice after!

Next stop Vietnam… stay tuned.