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Brendan van Son

Brendan van Son is a Canadian travel photographer and YouTuber who shares life behind the camera, writes destination guides, and leads photography adventures around the world.

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Brendan’s happenings, collected from public sources, plus his backstory and Starbook, where fans write.

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Overview

From: Canada
Work: Travel photographer, YouTuber, writer and photography tour leader
Studies: Political Science and Human Geography
Early breakthrough: His Top 100 Travel Blogs list helped bring readers to Brendan’s Adventures.
On the road: Returned to a semi-nomadic lifestyle in summer 2026.

Mini bio

How it started.

Brendan began his travel career leading tours in South America. In a 2011 interview, he recalled running a 56-day journey from Quito to Santiago. A story about Colombia became an early writing break when his aunt encouraged him to send it to editors. It was published within a week.

Finding his audience.

He started blogging in 2009 and launched his own website in 2010. His Top 100 Travel Blogs list brought new readers to his writing and photographs. He later explained that he bought an inexpensive DSLR because magazines wanted photos alongside his articles, then learned through books and photography videos.

A life behind the camera.

Photography grew into the centre of his work. His official biography lists publication credits including The Guardian, BBC, Toronto Star and Nat Geo Traveler, and clients including Canon, SanDisk and Travel Alberta. Alongside his YouTube videos and destination guides, he leads photography tours and co-founded TRVL° with Greg Snell.

The next chapter.

After spending time settled in Portugal, Brendan returned to a semi-nomadic rhythm in summer 2026. His autumn updates followed time in Brazil, a group photography trip through the Pantanal and Iguazu Falls, and plans for further workshops. His newsletter also gives fans a more personal view of travel and the stories behind his pictures.

Creditschronological, newest first

Photography and travel

2026TRVL° Epic Photo HikesCo-creator with Greg Snell; announced hiking photography trips to Annapurna and Patagonia
2024The Best Places in Brazil for PhotographyWriter and photographer
2024The Best Photography Locations in PortugalWriter and photographer
2017#EuroFoodTripParticipating travel creator in the campaign recognised at the World Travel Awards

Audio

2018Travel, Photography, and Life with Brendan van SonCreator and host

Awards

World Travel Awards 2017: Europe’s Leading Marketing CampaignBrendan was one of the participating creators in #EuroFoodTrip, the winning iambassador campaign with Costa Brava Girona and Emilia Romagna tourism partners. This was a campaign award shared by the team.

Quotes

For me, the growth in life happens while in motion.Brendan van Son, Unfiltered Travel Photography

In his October 11, 2026 newsletter, he reflected on returning to a more mobile way of life.

Trivia

He visited Japan on a school exchange at 13, as he recalled in his 2011 Lash WorldTour interview.
His first tour-leading job included a 56-day route from Quito, Ecuador, to Santiago, Chile.
His dog is named Kodi, who joined him on his 2026 trip to Canada.
In his Australian outback photography vlog, he photographed birds and encountered a dingo and saltwater crocodiles.