Travis Burke Photography

Name: Travis Burke Photography
Address: Oceanside, CA, US
Telephone: +17607177752

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Photographer. Athlete. Dream Chaser. From deep space to the depths of the oceans and everything in between.

10/27/2026

I took a quick trip to Switzerland while waiting for major replacement parts to be shipped to South America for my truck and camper.

I rarely get to see my girlfriend. She had planned on finishing the whole road trip with me, but when her dad, who is also her best friend, was diagnosed with dementia, she decided to go back home to be closer to him.

The reality is that this has been one of the hardest years in both of our lives.

That said, it’s always been a dream of mine to visit Switzerland, and while most of my time there didn’t look like these photos, it was really special to borrow a car, get out into nature together for a few days, and disconnect from everything else. Napping in tents, jumping in lakes, eating Swiss chocolate, and lying on a blanket under a meteor shower does a lot for the soul.

I even got to test some new backpacking gear that I’ll be taking into the mountains of Peru and Patagonia, assuming I can get my truck and camper working properly in time.

Already looking forward to going back

09/06/2026

Update: I recently reached a point where I almost had to end this journey and sell my truck.

It wasn’t one major failure. It’s been the slow accumulation of issue after issue over the last 2.5 years.

What I designed as a reliable tool for adventure has often pulled my focus into repairs, problem-solving, logistics, and constant uncertainty.

The cost hasn’t just been financial. Most of my time and energy has been spent on survival instead of what brought me here in the first place: staying inspired, pursuing work, learning Spanish, investing in relationships, immersing myself in the places I’ve traveled so far to see, and embracing the new chapter I set out to find.

I’ve never talked about these issues publicly. Partly because I kept hoping the next fix would be the last one, at least for a while. Partly because many of the people and companies connected to this build also helped make it possible, and that’s not easy to navigate.

This isn’t meant to throw shade at anyone. But the longer this journey goes on, the more I realize I’d regret leaving out the truth that has shaped it so profoundly.

I recently shipped my truck across the Darien Gap from Panama to Colombia and almost instantly ran into more major issues. I’ve been waiting six weeks for parts from the US, with no idea when they’ll arrive.

I’ve lived on the road for the better part of 12 years and sacrificed a lot to choose this unconventional life, so I know challenges are part of the journey. But this particular trip has tested me in ways I never expected.

I don’t know how this chapter of driving to the end-of-the-earth ends yet, but I still believe there’s meaning in seeing it through.

Thanks for all your support.

04/15/2026

This morning, as I stood between the two palm trees, with a lightning storm approaching and the universe overhead, I felt small in the best kind of way.

For most of human history, skies like this were something we all shared. We lived by the stars. They guided us and kept us connected to something far bigger than ourselves.

Now, over 80% of the world lives under light-polluted skies, and for many, this view no longer exists. It’s not just about us, artificial light is disrupting entire ecosystems that rely on darkness to survive.

Photographing and learning about the night sky has always been one of my biggest passions, and with this week being International Dark Sky Week, I wanted to share a simple reminder:
Our night skies are changing fast, but we still have the chance to protect them.

When was the last time you saw a sky like this?

(Self-portrait, shot alone on a remote beach in Costa Rica)

Camera Settings:
Shutter Speed: 15 sec
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 6400

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http://www.travisburkephotography.com/

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