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Take a virtual trip around the world with Xperia

In 2020, our everyday lives changed dramatically – including how we move from place to place. At a time where physical travel may still feel like a distant daydream, #TravelByXperia is designed to help people across the globe reconnect over their love of adventure. From captivating cityscapes to local delicacies, explore the world with Xperia; you never know what you may find. 


Asia

Venture into the mountains of Taiwan

Discover the awe-inspiring scenery of Taiwan’s central mountain range with TaiTai.LIVE.WILD.

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Meet TaiTai.LIVE.WILD

TaiTai.LIVE.WILD is a social platform run by a husband and wife team who are never happier than when they’re hiking or climbing in the mountains – the more remote and inaccessible, the better. Lovers of nature, their photos and movies celebrate the fleeting beauty and ever-changing conditions that are so unique to mountainous regions. 

Return to Danda with TaiTai.LIVE.WILD

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Discover the wonders of Japan

Lose yourself in the lush green forests of one of Japan’s oldest pilgrimage trails with Ippei & Janine.

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Meet Ippei & Janine

Ippei & Janine are a Tokyo-based photographer couple specialising in cinematic style photography, creating natural and emotive outdoor lifestyle images, as well as photographing directly for couples and families. Their photography has been published in dozens of global media publications and countless advertising campaigns.

Ippei & Janine offer insights on their Japanese journey

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Experience the beauty of rural Taiwan 

From abundant fields to spectacular coastlines, Hsiang Li (Rookie) celebrates the diverse landscape of Hualien, Taiwan.

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Meet Hsiang Li (Rookie)

Born in Jiali District, Tainan, Hsiang Li (Rookie) is a photographer with Sony Taiwan. In 2014, he started using a camera to record the people and scenes he encountered during his working day as a postman. Later, he uploaded his photos on Instagram with the hashtag “Postman Diary” and became an overnight sensation. Li’s images are heartfelt tributes to his homeland, revealing his warmth and affection for the people and places that make Taiwan so unique.

Hsiang Li (Rookie) puts Xperia through its paces

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Explore the streets of Hong Kong

Get to know the people and streets of Hong Kong with Billy Ha’s documentary style photographs.

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Billy Ha

Born in Hong Kong, Billy spent his childhood in the U.S. before returning home. He started snapping the streets around him in 2016, and favours photographs of unnoticed people. His work emphasises the details and expressions of pedestrians and his focus is now on social documentaries – telling stories with each photo. He enjoys catching unique moments of people’s behaviour and finding different compositions and otherwise unseen angles for each photo.

Billy Ha reveals his favourite photo spots in Hong Kong

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Europe

An endless source of inspiration

Enjoy a selection of beautiful images taken by the winner of the World's Top 10 Mobile Photographers, Dominika Koszowska.

© Dominika Koszowska. All images captured by professional photographer Dominika Koszowska. All images are taken with Xperia.

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Meet Dominika Koszowska

Ranked #1 in the World’s Top 10 Mobile Photographers in 2020 and 2021, Polish photographer Dominika Koszowska is a keen advocate of smartphone photography. Her striking landscape, documentary and portrait photographs have earned her over 100 international awards and accolades in a range of prestigious competitions.


Explore the city that never sleeps

German photographer Kevin Kurpiers captures the sheer scale and drama of New York City.

© Kevin Kurpiers. All images captured by professional photographer Kevin Kurpiers. All images are taken with Xperia.

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Meet Kevin Kurpiers

Kevin Kurpiers is a travel, portrait and landscape photographer hailing from the Black Forest region of South-West Germany. A former Xperia Explorer for the German market, he is passionate about taking on fresh challenges and experiencing new places and people around the world.

From the Black Forest to the Big Apple

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Welcome to the land of fire and ice

Filmmaker and photographer Arnúlfur explores the rugged geothermic landscape of Reykjanes, Iceland.

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Meet Arnúlfur

Widely known online as That Icelandic Guy, Arnúlfur is a Sony Alpha photographer and filmmaker from Iceland. In 2016 he picked up his first camera, the Sony A6300, and he's been obsessed with capturing the world around him ever since. Coming from a family of guides and mountaineers, his love of the great outdoors runs deep and telling stories through a visual format, whether it’s photos or videos, is his passion in life.

Head to Reykjanes with That Icelandic Guy

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Appreciate the awesome beauty of the Alps

Photographer Eric Reinheart reveals the beauty of the Alps, a wonderland of mountains, forests, lakes and valleys.


© Eric Reinheart. All images captured by professional photographer Eric Reinheart. All images are taken with Xperia.

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Meet Eric Reinheart

Eric Reinheart is a Berlin-based commercial and landscape photographer who has worked with a range of world-renowned brands and fast-growing start-ups. While Eric takes a lot of pride in his client work, he finds most gratification elsewhere: the great outdoors. His true passion is to get out there and take images to capture and preserve the beauty of nature in untouched areas.

Travel to the Alps with landscape photographer Eric Reinheart

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Witness tulip season in all its glory

In the Netherlands, spring means tulips – and photographer Albert Dros loves to capture the spectacle.

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Meet Albert Dros 

Albert Dros is a professional landscape photographer from the Netherlands. He aims to capture places and moments using his own distinctive vision and style, creating bold, vibrant, and sometimes fairytale-like images. Albert has worked with many brands in the photography industry and is an official Sony Ambassador of Imaging. His work has featured in some of the biggest news outlets and magazines worldwide, including TIME, National Geographic and Adobe.

Finding inspiration in a unique landscape

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Get a taste of Paris

Get a feeling for Parisian life with the latest shots from Laurent Derossi’s home city.

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Meet Laurent Derossi – Parisian photographer

Laurent Derossi (@Parisexplorer), is a Parisian photographer from Metz who specialises in Urban and Travel Photography. Curious by nature and an adventurer at heart, Laurent explores the streets of Paris, looking for unique perspectives. Laurent shares his pictures on his website and on his social networks where he is followed by tens of thousands of people.

© Laurent Derossi. All images captured by professional photographer Laurent Derossi. All images are taken with Xperia. 

Hear Laurent Derossi talk about photographing Paris

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Start a Swedish adventure

Take a trip through the beautiful mountains, lakes and landscapes of Sweden in winter with Tobias Hägg.

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Meet Tobias Hägg – Swedish photographer

Tobias Hägg (Airpixels on social media) is a photographer and videographer based in the outskirts of Stockholm, Sweden. Passionate about exploring landscape, adventures and the great outdoors, Tobias travels to the farthest expanses of earth capturing unique moments from unique perspectives through photography and film. He has been named as 1 of 14 photographers in Masters of Drone Photography and he also judges Cewephotoworld, one of the biggest photography competitions in the world.

Hear Tobias Hägg explain his philosophy on photography 

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North America

Take a trip to Turkey 

Follow Art of Visuals as they experience the unforgettable sights, sounds, people and places of Turkey.

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About Art of Visuals

A globally recognised media company, more than 1 million people in 120 countries turn to Art of Visuals to be visually inspired by the world. Positivity, exploration, and inspiration are at the core of their brand. They believe that the world is a better place if they spend more time creating art, connecting with people, and exploring the world and new cultures.

From Istanbul to Cappadocia

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 Winter in Yosemite

See Yosemite National Park at its most magical, courtesy of US photographer Chris Burkard.


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Meet Chris Burkard 

Chris Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. Travelling throughout the year to pursue the farthest expanses of Earth, Chris works to capture stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature, while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere.

In the footsteps of Ansel Adams

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Climb high in Colorado

Enjoy US photographer Andy Mann’s spectacular rock-climbing images.


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Meet  Andy Mann 

Andy Mann is a Sony Artisan, Emmy-nominated Director, 3-time Telly-Award Winner, National Geographic Photographer, and marine conservationist whose imagery is helping tell the story of our rapidly changing planet. Andy is also a public speaker, touring nationwide with National Geographic Live and working with young people around the world to inspire the next generation of ocean ambassadors. 

Join Andy Mann on his Rocky Mountain adventure

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Capturing striking images in the Left Hand Valley 

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Head to downtown New York

Check out a side of New York that most people don’t see with Crissibeth Cooper’s street photography.

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Meet Crissibeth Cooper – New York photographer

Born and raised in New York, Crissibeth Cooper focuses on capturing precisely-composed images often leveraging symmetry and the golden ratio. Common themes in her work include leading lines, reflections, architecture, vanishing points, and urbanscapes. She has been exhibited on the Highline and Sony Square in NYC, and her creative photography can be found on Getty Images. She is a founding member of the Sony Alpha Imaging Collective.

Hear Crissibeth's approach to capturing NYC

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Pro tips
Discover Tiffany Nguyen’s top tips #TravelByXperia

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Meet Tiffany Nguyen

Tiffany is an adventure travel photographer from Southern California, with an enviably diverse portfolio. She was one of the first members of the Sony Alpha Imaging Collective and is inspired by her travels. Her work is fueled by discovering new places and immersing herself in unfamiliar cultures.


Join #TravelByXperia


To join us on this journey, simply shoot the wonderful scenery, food and culture of your country using your Xperia device, and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #TravelByXperia. Our official Sony Mobile Instagram @SonyXperia will then select the best shots to share within our feed and Story.

 In order for @SonyXperia to share your image you must:

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Post using the following hashtag: #TravelByXperia
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The name of your Xperia device, e.g. #Xperia1III

The model of your smartphone does not matter, so long as you are shooting with an Xperia. If we feature your photo(s) and/or movie(s), we will contact you first via Instagram Direct Message. 

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