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Meet Alfred – the Globetrotting Gnome

Meet Alfred – the Globetrotting Gnome

Meet Alfred, the globetrotting gnome! He’s my favorite travel buddy the probably the only gnome who’s been kicked out of the Taj Mahal. Here is the story behind his travels!

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Ten Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo

Ten Reasons Why You Should Travel Solo

After traveling nonstop for over eight years, I prefer traveling solo, an idea that frightens many people. If you have never traveled solo, here are a few reasons to pack your bags and never look back!

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Machu Picchu and a Gnome

Machu Picchu and a Gnome

My secret to travel and photography is getting up painfully early while the tourists and street vendors are still asleep. The reward is silence and photographs with clean backgrounds. Thankfully, my theory held true in Machu Picchu. For more about my visit to the...

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Alfred in Austin

Alfred in Austin

I finally found the perfect spot in Austin for a gnome photo! If only I'd found it before Christmas...

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Traveling to the far-flung parts of the world provides an unparalleled sense of clarity about the simple things I take for granted – my carefree childhood, education/travel opportunities, and living in a country where I can drink the tap water. Most of all,...

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Meet Santiago

Meet Santiago

Santiago is a rescued lawn flamingo.He wears sunglasses at night. Party in the garden! For some reason, I absolutely love photographing lawn decor. For more gnome cards, check out my etsy site: www.etsy.com/shop/AnnaMazurek

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