Budapest: Through the Lens

Budapest, the enchanting capital of Hungary, is a must-visit destination for travel photographers seeking to capture the perfect blend of historical charm and modern elegance. The city is often referred to as the “Pearl of the Danube” for its stunning architecture, picturesque riverfront, and vibrant culture. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll take you through the […]

Lisbon Portugal, short trip and photos

Lisbon panorama of Praca do Comercio

Last fall I spent about a week in Lisbon, Portugal on business. While walking around to and from the office my camera never left my hand. There was so much to see and shoot, but I had a limited time and caught what I could. Mostly, I walked aimlessly around the city at night, and […]

London Photography – October 2018

Tower Bridge Light Trails

London Calling?  In October I had a business trip over to London to attend the Payment Card Industry Community Meeting as well as a visit to our European HQ offices. While there was a ton of work to do in the ten days I spent there, I did have a number of opportunities to get out […]

Photos from Sagrada Familia – Barcelona

HDR Image looking up into Sagrada Familia's apse and the riot of colors created by the stained glass

Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia – Barcelona Last week I was in Barcelona, Spain on business and although I had a miserable head cold, I did have tickets to visit Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia, Gaudi’s unfinished masterwork. I forced myself out with camera and gear in tow and grabbed a bunch of shots. Two of […]

On the road again – Redux

On the Road Again

Oh the “fun” of business travel … On the Road Again … and again … [Updated post and maps 14-Oct-2016 – Edinburgh and London/Bracknell added – link to previous version of this insanity ] Its a day that ends in “Y” so I must be on the road again … This time I am off to […]

On the road again – Travel and Insanity

Latte with a silhouette of an airplane - More Coffee - Less Travel

Oh the “fun” of business travel … On the Road Again … [Updated post 5-Sept-2016 AU/NZ Trip Added – Previous updates 24-May-2016 – more travel posted to map and text] So this year has seen a lot of travel already, and now that there have been some changes at the office, I’ll be doing a quite a bit more […]

Rock of Cashel Panorama

Rock of Cashel Panorama ©2016 John P. Hoke

Panorama of Rock of Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland Last month I had the luck (of the Irish?) to head over to Dublin for a business trip, and took a few extra days for a short holiday with my wife while there. We grabbed a tour bus for a day trip to a number of sites, including the […]

Dublin Ireland – Teeling and Guinness

Ireland - Dublin - Inside the Teeling Distillery, Dublin Ireland

Dublin Ireland – Teeling and Guinness! The second in a handful of photo posts from a recent trip to Dublin Ireland –  a few days holiday, and a few days of business meetings and reviews. This post is of images from the Teeling Distillery and Guinness Storehouse. So, Jen and I took a few tours while in […]

Rock of Cashel

Fallen Celtic Cross - Rock of Cashel - fallen_cross-20160611-john-p-hoke

Rock of Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland The first in a couple of posts from a recent trip to Ireland – a mixed trip consisting of a few days holiday, and a few days of business meetings and reviews. On one day of the trip, we took a tourbus to Blarney Castle and the Rock of Cashel […]

Travel Bags and Baggage

Baggage - Briggs and Riley

Carrying yet more baggage … So – for the record – I hate traveling as much as I have to with my new role, and I’ve got a ton of travel coming up this year yet. My older checked baggage is getting long in the tooth and a bit ratty – needs replacement before the wheels fall […]