Italy · Europe
Chasing light on the Amalfi Coast
Lemon groves, cliffside switchbacks, and the bluest water I've ever swum in.
Read the story →Travel journal
Clara goes there — so you know where to go next.
Photo essays and honest guides from Europe, Central America, and across the United States. Two big trips are loading this summer.
Hi, I'm Clara
I collect places the way some people collect postcards.
Over the years I've wandered through European old towns, Central American coastlines, and a good chunk of the United States — camera always in hand. This is where I turn those photos and videos into stories, itineraries, and the practical notes I wish I'd had before I went.
New essays land here regularly, and I've got two major trips coming up this summer that I'll be documenting from the road.
Featured trips
Places I keep thinking about
A few favorites from the archive. Full photo essays and guides are on the way.
Guatemala · Central America
Mornings on Lake Atitlán
Three volcanoes, a wooden boat at dawn, and the best coffee of the trip.
Read the story →Utah · United States
Red rock road trip through Utah
Five national parks, one dusty rental car, and skies full of stars.
Read the story →Portugal · Europe
Getting lost in Lisbon's alleys
Tiled facades, custard tarts, and tram 28 rattling up the hills.
Read the story →Costa Rica · Central America
Cloud forests & coastlines, Costa Rica
Howler monkeys at sunrise, hanging bridges, and surf at golden hour.
Read the story →Washington · United States
Ferries & firs in the Pacific Northwest
Misty mornings, island-hopping, and coffee in every harbor town.
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