Katie Merkli – Travel & Photography

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Katie Merkli

Katie is a freelance travel writer and photographer, working from her home in the United Kingdom and around the world.

Photography Portfolio

Capturing stunning landscapes, hidden gems and the candid travel moments that make a destination one to remember.

DESTINATIONS

Capturing stunning landscapes, hidden gems and the candid travel moments that make a destination one to remember.

Photographing travel accommodation that showcases the design, comfort, location and amenities as a collective.

STAYS

Photographing travel accommodation that showcases the design, comfort, location and amenities as a collective.

Highlighting the individual elements of an adventure, including eateries, experiences and excursions.

EXPERIENCES

Highlighting the individual elements of an adventure, including eateries, experiences and excursions.

Travel Stories

I have been loving these frosty mornings with the

I have been loving these frosty mornings with the bright pink and peach sunrises, but the thought of warm summer evenings in the garden with a glass of rosé is helping me get through the winter! This day at @kewgardens was absolutely freezing and the layers of thick fog made the weather feel even heavier. At least until we entered the Palm House and suddenly everything was covered in a humid condensation and my camera forgot how to function for a while. With the chilly days set to continue for a while yet (and maybe even some snowfall) I’ll be wrapping up warm for my upcoming trip to Cardiff! ❄️

Planning for 2022 adventures truly begins now that

Planning for 2022 adventures truly begins now that restrictions are gradually lifting and my passport has been renewed with my new married name, yay! But first up we’re staying fairly local and heading to Cardiff — if you have any recommendations for where to go and what to eat whilst there, drop them below.👇🏼 Photo taken at @kewgardens.

I didn’t expect to go to @kewgardens and spend h

I didn’t expect to go to @kewgardens and spend half the visit plane spotting but it turns out one of the flight paths into Heathrow is located right over this beautiful pagoda. For as long as I can remember I’ve loved everything about aviation and air travel, we even used to go on family picnics to the outskirts of @heathrow_airport when I was little, so this was an added bonus of the day trip. It also got me crazy excited for the trips we have planned this year. If all goes to plan I should have some epic photos to share with you! 📷

Hello and happy new year! It’s been a couple of

Hello and happy new year! It’s been a couple of weeks since my last post as I haven’t been doing much other than isolating and then getting stuck back into work. Yesterday however I headed down to west London to explore @kewgardens. It was a cold and foggy day but it felt so good to keep up with the outdoor exercise streak I seem to be on and some overdue time with my camera! I didn’t do much research before going and honestly couldn’t believe the sheer size of this place. Thoroughly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a way to fill a few hours. This conservatory photographed was my favourite of them all, filled with thick green luscious plants and the most gorgeous late afternoon light. Take a look at my highlight to see more from Kew Gardens, and I’ll share more here on the grid soon 🪴

2021 was an emotional roller coaster of a year. It

2021 was an emotional roller coaster of a year. It had its share of lows, but all the excitement in the lead up to our wedding, my hen party in Bath, tying the knot and celebrating with our loved ones in Buckinghamshire, travelling to the Maldives for our honeymoon, and all the lovely bits in between the chaos made it a year to be so thankful for. I’m gutted to have spent all of Christmas, my birthday and now NYE isolating with the virus, but it’s given me time to reflect and make a few plans for 2022. As long as I’m travelling and taking photos next year, I’ll be happy! Happy New Year everyone — I hope it’s a good one. 💫 Photos @rosiemaykelly Venue @huntsmillfarmweddings Decor @thewhiteemporium & @copperandcarlyle Bouquet @jadeflowerboutique Plants @peachandpalmplants Dress @serendipitybrides Shoes @pullandbear Accessories @mutedluxe @astridandmiyu @lilyandrooldn Suit @asos Hair @stacey.granger.hair Makeup @makeup_yc Stationery @petalandpaperco Cake @thecopperkitchennorthampton Catering @portfolio_events & @cantina_baja

Celebrating our first Christmas as Mr & Mrs. Sadly

Celebrating our first Christmas as Mr & Mrs. Sadly it appears to be another Christmas in isolation for us this year, but I’m trying to focus on the positives (helped by cheese and wine) and we’ll have a few fake Christmases with our family when we can. I hope everyone has a really lovely Christmas, however you’re spending it 🎄 (Personalised bauble by @petalandpaperco)

Sometimes the spontaneous travel photos become som

Sometimes the spontaneous travel photos become some of my favourites, and this one makes the cut specifically for the snowfall. I’m feeling a bit gutted at the moment that we won’t be travelling again this year, but with the state of the world right now it feels safer to stay home and instead make big plans for 2022. So far I have two trips booked and I’ve got @easyjet vouchers from a cancelled trip ready and waiting for me to book the third! Have you got any travel plans for next year yet? Tell me all about them…🎄

The best part of a trip for me is always wandering

The best part of a trip for me is always wandering around the back streets and stumbling upon little shops, restaurants and bars. Vilnius was a bit of a maze to navigate so we would often just walk for hours and see what we found! Do you do the same? 🇱🇹

Counting down the days to Christmas 🎅🏼 🎄

Counting down the days to Christmas 🎅🏼 🎄 @govilnius @vilniusnow

Does anyone else kind of feel like Christmas is st

Does anyone else kind of feel like Christmas is still months away? I need to get in the festive spirit asap!🎄

Old Town back streets in Vilnius @govilnius #Visit

Old Town back streets in Vilnius @govilnius #VisitVilnius #GoVilnius

I can’t look at this photo without having that C

I can’t look at this photo without having that Candy Cane Lane song play on repeat in my head. The festive decorations in Vilnius were so impressive, and stumbling across them whilst the snow fell made it even more special! Now I’m unbelievably excited to put up our own tree and decorations this weekend 🎄@govilnius #GoVilnius #Lithuania

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