Welcome to Where Howard Goes
Where Howard Goes is a travel and photography website and blog, bringing you closer to the wonders of the world through captivating stories and stunning visuals.
Join me as we explore diverse landscapes, share insightful travel experiences, and delve into the deeper narratives of our changing planet. Whether you’re a fellow avid traveller, a photography enthusiast, or simply curious about the world, embark on this journey with me to discover inspiration and understanding.
Thank you so much for visiting my little corner of the internet. I look forward to exploring our beautiful world together.
Howard
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FEATURE
The aurora
The aurora has inspired myths and legends through the history of the human race. It was not until the 1960s that humanity was able to confirm the scientific cause of the aurora.
Despite now knowing the scientific cause of the aurora, the cosmic lightshow has lost none of its magical qualities.
Click the button below for some of my tips on shooting the aurora.
Latest posts
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Does price matter? K&F vs 3 Legged Thing tripods in the Arctic
My first trip to Finnish Lapland claimed my previous tripod with temperatures of around -20°C. After I came back to the UK, I bought myself a Billy 2.0 tripod from British brand 3 Legged Thing. I have been using my Billy 2.0 ever since, and it has accompanied me on all of my Arctic trips.
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Goshuincho and Goshuin: Spiritual Stamp Collecting in Japan
If possible, whenever I am on my travels, I like to try and visit places of religious veneration. It is probably just psychological, but I find that there is often something calming and energising in the air of these places. Even visiting ancient, long disused places of worship like the Parthenon in Athens has a
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What Does “Entry-Level” Even Mean in Terms of Photography Gear?
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV (hereafter “E-M10 IV”) is considered one of the best “entry-level” cameras. Digital Camera World‘s buying guide titled The best camera for beginners in 2025: perfect cameras for learning photography, which was last updated on 1 July 2025 at the time of writing, lists the E-M10 IV as being the
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Shooting the Aurora
With just over a month to go before the start of the 2025 / 2026 northern lights (aurora borealis) season and with solar activity levels still being quite favourable, it might be the time to think about a trip to where you can see the aurora as well. What is the aurora? Without being too
Where was it shot?
For those of you who have asked / are interested in where I shot some of the photographs which I featured on here, I have created the map below showing some of the locations. This map will be regularly updated, so do make sure you check in from time to time to see if I have pinpointed any new locations.