Michael Hodgson

Berlin, Germany, Sacramento

Travel Journalist and Photographer at HI Travel Tales

Explore. Dream. Discover. Winning🥇 medals for photography & travel writing excellence since 2018. Sony Pro photographer. Somewhere in the 🌍 on any given day.

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My Love for Travel: A Gift from Mum

Dec 4, 2024 | medium.com | Michael Hodgson

Michael Hodgson·Follow7 min read·--“From her adventurous spirit to her heartfelt stories, my mum ignited a love for exploring the world that continues to shape my journey today.”My love for travel grew from seeds planted and cultivated by my Mum when I was very young.
Walking with History: Hiking the Sequoias with George H.W. Bush

Oct 21, 2024 | medium.com | Michael Hodgson

Michael Hodgson·Follow8 min read·--When I received a phone invitation to hike with President Bush through the Giant Sequoias in California during the summer of 1992, my initial reaction was, “Right, who is this, really?” I could name any number of wonderful friends who would make such an “official” offer while doubled up with mirth and glee — eager to hang any appearance of gullibility over my head for a lifetime.
My Sicilian adventure: discovering Inspector Montalbano’s Sicily

Jun 24, 2024 | hitraveltales.com | Michael Hodgson

Southeastern Sicily is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Baroque architecture, food and chocolate. And it’s also famous for a certain Inspector Montalbano — as I was about to find out on my Sicilian adventure. I have wanted to travel to Sicily for as long as I can remember.
Gulf State Park: Where luxury, sustainability, and nature meet

May 23, 2024 | hitraveltales.com | Michael Hodgson

Explore Gulf State Park, a beacon of sustainability in Alabama, and a perfect destination for anyone seeking nature, relaxed luxury, pristine beaches, and outdoor adventure. Coffee in hand, I sat relaxed in an Adirondack chair on the lawn in front of my luxury cottage, watching as sunlight painted the morning sky in shades of orange and purple.
Michael Hodgson wins bronze at International Photographic Competition

Feb 6, 2024 | hitraveltales.com | Therese Iknoian |Michael Hodgson

Michael Hodgson was awarded a bronze medal in the global International Photographic Competition for his image of wild horses galloping through the ocean in the Outer Banks.
Riding the Alaska Railroad train from Fairbanks to Anchorage

Jan 24, 2024 | hitraveltales.com | Michael Hodgson

Every summer morning Alaska Railroad trains depart on a 356-mile journey connecting Anchorage and Fairbanks with stops in Wasilla, Talkeetna, and Denali National Park. We took the southbound route for a relaxing, scenic train adventure. ” All aboaaaard!” The Alaska Railroad conductor’s loud, singsong call gave me an electric jolt of anticipation for the journey ahead.
Stollen 1930: gin tasting inside a 600-year-old Austrian cave

Nov 27, 2023 | hitraveltales.com | Michael Hodgson

My wife wrinkles her nose at gin. Therese is a whiskey gal, served neat. While I love the taste of gin, Therese just cringes when describing what she perceives as an astringent smell with an overpowering juniper taste. Which made her decision to book a gin tasting for both of us at Stollen 1930 in Kufstein, Austria, somewhat surprising. Until I learned Therese was not really interested in tasting gin.
Time travel through German history in the Deutschlandmuseum Berlin

Aug 25, 2023 | hitraveltales.com | Michael Hodgson

In the Deutschlandmuseum Berlin, you travel through time, experiencing segments of Germany history as if you were there. The museum states that visitors will experience 2000 years of German history and 12 epochs in just one hour. That’s quite the promise, but the museum claim is not too far off. Therese and I visited in August 2023 — just 2 months after it opened — and spent a thoroughly entertaining and educational one hour and 20 minutes.
Michael Hodgson awarded Best in Show at the 2023 California State Fair

Aug 9, 2023 | hitraveltales.com | Therese Iknoian |Michael Hodgson

Packing light for travel is easy with our 10 packing tips for traveling lightPacking light is essential for today’s travel – and it’s not that hard with modern fabrics. Here are 10 easy packing tips to help you pack lighter, which will make your travel adventures that much better. The Wild Horses of the Outer BanksWild horses of the Outer Banks of North Carolina can be seen near Corolla in the north or Shackleford Banks near Beaufort in the south. Enjoy this gallery of wild horse photos.
The Wild Horses of the Outer Banks

Jul 30, 2023 | hitraveltales.com | Michael Hodgson

Seeing the wild horses of the Outer Banks in North Carolina is a breathtaking experience. Backlit by a morning or late afternoon sun, swimming between marshy islands, or galloping through shallow water, these protected Spanish mustangs have come to represent wildness and freedom.