The charismatic Canadian from Niagara travels
the world as a photographer and content creator in search of action and adventure and documents spectactular places in the process: Conor McCann is a traveler you need on your feed.
Photographer and filmmaker Conor McCann has been traveling the globe as a content creator since 2017. He documents spectacular places and unique adventures for clients and the Instagram community.
Which destination should be on everyone’s bucket list?
Norway is breathtaking year-round with incredible views and endless hiking trails all over. Anywhere in the Middle East would be a runner-up. It’s such an incredible region full of culture that’s overlooked way too often.
What are your top three travel tips for solo travelers?
One: Visit hostel bars at happy hour – they’re the perfect place to meet like-minded people and make new acquaintances in a relaxed atmosphere. Two: Do some thorough research on your destination in advance and be informed about where you’re going. Being well-prepared will make you less of a target and can help you avoid getting into sketchy situations. Three: Keep your money, cards and IDs separate. This way you’ll always have a backup if anything is misplaced or stolen.
How do you decide where to go next should go? What is essential in the process?
I definitely choose destinations that offer a lot of variety. It’s also important for me to be self-reliant when I travel, which is why I usually organize my own means of transportation. That way I always have the freedom to go wherever I want.
What destinations are currently on the top of your list?
Namibia, Greenland, Newfoundland, the Faroe Islands, Svalbard, Egypt and the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean.
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Culture, nature and hospitality: Conor McCann was immediately smitten with the island nation. The capital Colombo is home to the Jami-Ul-Alfar, the oldest mosque in the country. Unforgettable: The train ride from Kandy to Ella leads through tropical forests and tea plantations. For an adrenaline rush, you can climb Little Adam’s Peak or swing above the sea on Pearly’s Dream Cabana Swing for an impressive showpiece act.
A photographer’s paradise: Japan is a unique symbiosis of modernity and tradition, and nature and urban areas. In Arashiyama in Kyoto, visitors suddenly find themselves standing between meters of bamboo – and amid unbelievable serenity! For more peace and quiet, head to the Fuji lakes with a view of the volcano. In turbulent Tokyo, you can go from a sea of city lights in the center to an abundance of sakura blossoms in the park.
In Ica, McCann braved the desert and marveled at the only oasis in South America. Surrounded by enormous dunes, it’s popular with sand-boarders. The Canadian creative visited the ruined city of Machu Picchu in the company of tame llamas. Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) and vibrant Cusco were also on his list. His work goes to show that Peru’s “hackneyed” hotspots are still very much worth seeing – even for a professional traveler!
For the content creator, this tropical paradise was just begging to be explored. The Southeast Asian nation’s individual islandsleave nothing to be desired in the way of tropical forests, dreamy beaches and diverse culture. Its numerous temples are also a sight to behold. With a total of 17,000 islands, there is more than enough to see in Indonesia! McCann’s personal favorites, however, are Bali and the surfing hotspot Lombok.
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