Turning a miss into a hit — We can agree the COVID pandemic changed the way we travel. What used to be a slightly complicated process, now it’s just mean. We would pick our travel dates, buy airline tickets, book the hotels and tours, make reservations, and pack our bags. …

Enjoying a cup of coffee while gazing at the Rhine River — Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town located in the Rhine Valley in Germany full of vineyards, history, and its famous Rüdesheimer coffee. The first time we visited Rüdesheim was the summer of 2019. …

All for the love of caffeine — Did you know that according to legend, a goat herder named Kaldi discovered the potential of the much-beloved coffee bean? Imagine you’re herding a trip of goats enjoying the Ethiopian landscape, watching them eat what appears to be a berry from a tree. …

September Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Comfort” — Keep going, we are nearly there. It’s been a while since I published anything on Medium, but I continue to read some of my favorite writers, see their photos, and enjoy their stories whenever I can. Seeing what people have been up to or the interpretations of the monthly challenges are always fun. The past few…

Summer Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Shine!” — When the sun shines, say hello. About two weeks ago, we decided to drive down to Switzerland in search of a mountain. We ended up at Säntis which is 2,503 meters above sea level and the perfect place to see over six countries from its peak, including Lake Konstanz and the Austrian Alps. The area is…

Six Word Photo Story: Freestyle — Quiet and still before the storm. Up and early in the morning is the best chance to do some street photography if you don’t want pedestrians in the photos. I’m all about maintaining the privacy of people, so I always lean towards nature, landscape, and lately food & drink photographs. …

Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Nature Art” — Trying to find sense in nature. We always encounter a surprise during our hiking trips. This one, in particular, was impressive. We wondered if it was planned and, if so, why and who did it. We didn’t seek the answers, though, because like all things art, including those found in nature, we try to come up…

Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Nature Art” — Hiking in the woods, finding shelter. Story and photos by ©Diana Lotti 2022. Photo(s) taken with a Canon EOS R + RF24–105MM F4.0. If you’re curious about some of the participants of the six-word photo challenge, I invite you to see the photos and stories by Dennett, pockett dessert, Susan Alison, Susan Foster, Ellie Jacobson, Penny…

April Six Word Photo Story Challenge: “Graffiti & Street Art” — Tell me, what do you see? Story and photo by © 2022 Diana Lotti. All Rights Reserved. Photo(s) taken with a Canon Rebel XTi, Canon EOS R + RF24–105MM F4.0 and/or smartphone. If you’re curious about some of the participants of the six-word photo challenge, I invite you to see the photos and stories by pockett…