The personal blog of lifestyle photographer and writer Nathalie Marquez Courtney


Travel

  • Snapshots from Lisbon

    Snapshots from Lisbon

    Narrow, cobble-stone alleys, swaying, rickety trams, delicious, gooey custard-filled pastries, historic squares, pastel buildings covered in colourful decorative tiles, sunny days on the beach and loud, noisy, messy, joyful nights in the winding streets of the Bairro Alto – Lisbon completely charmed us. Continue reading

  • A summer break at Inis Meáin

    A summer break at Inis Meáin

    As the summer draws to a close, I can’t help but look back to the very beginning of it. Long walks, lunch on the edge of a cliff, incredible dry stone walls, and weather warmer than I ever expected – Ben and I visited Inis Meáin, and it was a total delight. Marie-Thérèse and Ruairí have created something truly special. Continue reading

  • A Day and a Night at Ballyvolane House

    A Day and a Night at Ballyvolane House

    Baths in the middle of the afternoon, a few quiet hours reading, late night chats and deep, deep sleeps – Ben and I are back from a blissful day and night in Ballyvolane. It was just the recharge we needed. Continue reading

  • Snaps from Belfast

    Snaps from Belfast

        A couple of X100s pics taken on a very speedy trip to Belfast a few days ago. More of a micro break than a mini break, it was fun to hop on a train and explore somewhere different. Thanks to the lovely Abigail of Abigail Ryan for top notch recommendations! We ate / slept / brunched / Continue reading

  • Come Away With Me: Andalucia Part One

    Come Away With Me: Andalucia Part One

      Between one thing and another, Ben and I haven’t had a chance to hop on a plane and take a holiday so far this year. Which is perhaps why I’m going through the pics from last year’s trip to Andalucia, trying to squeeze some sun out of those pixels. Around this time last year, Continue reading