Photo spots

The most photogenic corners of Ticino sit in three clusters: the turquoise Verzasca valley around the Ponte dei Salti in Lavertezzo, the stone hamlets of Val Bavona and Val Lavizzara, and the palm-lined lakefront of Locarno and Ascona on Lake Maggiore. Key takeaways Lavertezzo's Ponte dei Salti is the single most photographed spot in Ticino — go at sunrise or sunset for empty rocks and low, even light on the arches. Val Bavona (Sonlerto, Foroglio, Sabbione) is a string of sto

Madeira messes with your sense of scale. One hour you're standing above the clouds on a volcanic ridge, the next you're in a forest so mossy and gnarled it looks like a film set, and an hour after that you're watching a waterfall pour straight onto a coastal road. Small island, huge variety of light. We've spent enough time chasing sunrises and sunsets here to know which spots reward you and which ones are mostly hype. Below are ten of our favourites — where to go, when to go

A Photographer's Guide to Germany's Most Photogenic City Berlin doesn't just have great photo spots. Berlin is a photo spot — every neighborhood, every era of history, every subculture has left a visual mark on the city. From the Cold War geometry of the East Side Gallery to the wild post-industrial sprawl of Teufelsberg, Berlin rewards photographers who do their homework. This guide covers the essential locations — with honest advice on timing, crowds, and the kinds of shots