This is my collection of photos from Phuket, Thailand, taken on my family’s visit in 2023. At the end of two weeks in Thailand, Phuket was supposed to be the “relaxing beach vacation” that would let us wind down from our hard travel lifestyle. It didn’t quite work out that way. After exploring Khao Sok […]
Sharing the stage with a remarkable selection of landscape photographers at the Travel Media Association of Canada 2024 Awards, I was honored with a second-place finish for Best Landscape Photography. I had the honor of being nominated along with my good friends Oksana St. John of Drink Tea Travel and Roland Bast, along with frequent […]
Rick Calvert, the CEO of TBEX (Travel Blogger Exchange) announced today that Kevin Wagar was nominated in five categories in the organizations first-ever TBEX Travel Awards to be held at the annual North American convention in San Juan Puerto Rico. Kevin will be in attendance and will have the opportunity to address the conference during […]
Kevin continues a trend of outstanding landscape photography with the nomination for Best Landscape Photography for his photo of a Thai fisherman casting his net amidst the backdrop of the beautiful Khao Phing Kan (James Bond) Island in Phuket, Thailand. The photo was snapped from the water late in the day as the sun to […]
This is my collection of photos of Karen Hill Tribes near Chiang Mai, Thailand, from my visit in 2023. These photos capture the unique aspects of a controversial tourism experience. When my family traveled to Chiang Mai, Thailand in October 2022 my family was blown away by the beauty, culture, and food of this city. […]
This is my collection of photos of Mount Nemrut, Turkiye, taken during an early morning sunrise at the summit of this incredible statue-topped mountain. Western Turkiye, Istanbul, and Cappadocia may get the bulk of the fame when it comes to the most amazing destinations in Turkiye, but the far east of the country holds some […]
My photos of Cappadocia, Turkiye showcase the diversity and beauty of this famous destination, from otherworldly landscapes to inspiring culture. In the summer of 2023, my family spent four weeks traveling through the country of Turkiye from Istanbul down through Ephesus and along Pamukkale and the Turquoise Coast in the east to the remote and […]
My photos of Pamukkale, Turkiye help to capture the stunning landscapes of one of Turkiye’s most magical landscapes. Early in my family’s 2023 journey through Turkiye, we made our way to the magical terraces of Pamukkale, one of the most fascinating places to visit in the country. I’ll admit to not having done a lot […]
My photos of Meteora, Greece capture the beauty and magic of the Monasteries and landscapes of one of Europe’s most picturesque regions. I made a visit to Meteora, Greece with my family including my wife, Christina, and our two boys along with Christina’s parents in March of 2023. We had been plagued with rain and […]