Top countries for photography

China Bountiful rivers, mountains and valleys are littered throughout China. Add to this the Great Wall or the Terracotta Warriors; there are picture-perfect spots to be found all over.

Top countries for photography When travelling, everyone is a photographer. They want to capture those moments, save them and probably share them with everyone they know and some that they don’t via social media. Not all countries were created equal, so here are some places where it would be hard to come home without some great shots.

New Zealand A small but beautiful country, full of rivers, glaciers, fjords, mountains and beaches that are a feast for the camera. Landscape photographers will be spoilt for choice when it comes to New Zealand.

Morocco Not only is this North African country and feast of smells but also colours. From the towers of spices in the souks to the changing colours of the desert and the blues of the doors in Essaouira, your photos will come alive.

Chile This is country of diverse landscapes, from the high-plane desert of Atacama to the glaciers of the south that beg to be photographed. Easter Island is also a part of Chile where ancient archeological sites make a spectacular backdrop.

Greece The juxtaposition of white buildings and stunning blue ocean along the coast line is quite simply breathtaking. Just try and take a bad photo here.

Russia A vast landscape with instantly recognisable churches and statues, and the simply the iconic skyline of St Petersburg is a photographer delight. The light will change as winter sets in and everything is accented in white.

India Colour, colour, colour! Be dazzled by the women in their saris, stick around for Holi Festival and find peace in the rich sunsets of this buzzing country.

Tanzania Here there are endless choices – Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara and the white sands of Zanzibar, not to mention the staggering monolith of Kilimanjaro. The only question is where to start?

Peru The terraces and mountains of Machu Picchu, the Amazon and its stunning animal inhabitants, and the volcanoes around Arequipa all offer unforgettable photography opportunities.

Canada Seeing the mountains reflected in the beauty of Lake Louise, travelling on the roads through the Rockies or searching for from local animals, the natural beauty offered up in this northern expanse is often unequalled.

Switzerland For such a small country, Switzerland offers up a postcard collection of scenic spots. No matter if you find yourself in the Alps, by the lakes or in the cities, you will come back with some incredible photographic memories.