About

The story behind York Adventures.

York Adventures photographer

Chasing Light, Capturing Moments

York Adventures was born from a deep love of travel and an obsession with capturing the world's most breathtaking moments through a lens.

From the turquoise waters of Cancún to the dramatic volcanic coasts of Hawaii, every photo tells a story of adventure, discovery, and the raw beauty of nature.

Whether it's a cliff jump into crystal-clear cenotes or a golden sunset over the Pacific, the mission is simple: to inspire others to explore, seek adventure, and see the world differently.

500+

Photos Captured

12+

Destinations

100%

Passion

Meet the team

We’re Michael and Katie York

A husband-wife team who write and shoot together — Michael covers parks, gear, and routing; Katie covers wellness, weddings, food, and family travel.

Photographer

Meet Michael

Michael York is the photographer and writer behind York Adventures — ten-plus years of first-hand reporting from Mexico, Hawaii, Bangkok, Baja, and beyond. Every destination on this site, he has been to. Every photograph, he shot.

Co-author

Meet Katie

Katie York is the co-author at York Adventures — wellness, food, weddings, family travel, and the practical FAQs you only know after a few stays. Most of her coverage is from the inside of a resort, not the trail.

Methodology

How we work

Multi-night hotel stays. Multi-visit restaurant reviews. We pay our own way and disclose affiliate links plainly. No AI-generated articles. Read the full editorial standards.

Where we’ve been

A snapshot of recent destinations covered with first-hand reporting and original photography.