Travel Photography & Adventures Across the World

Welcome to The World Captured by Max

I'm Max - a photographer, traveller, and self-confessed geopolitics nerd with a fascination for everything from national flags to obscure territories. Through my gallery and blog, I share the world as I see it: full of beauty, stories, and the curious borders that shape our lives.

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A peaceful Japanese garden with a small, arched wooden bridge over a pond, surrounded by lush green trees and manicured shrubs.
Three wooden houses on grassy hills with mountains in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
The formation lap of the 110th Indianapolis 500 with drivers on track and two Blackhawk helicopters flying overhead.
Merlion statue with water spouting from its mouth, Marina Bay Sands hotel in the background, water in the foreground, partly cloudy sky
View of the Rock of Gibraltar with military radar domes on top, overlooking the city and coastline on a clear day.
An escalator in a tunnel with a person walking at the top, fluorescent lights on the ceiling, framed pictures on the side walls, and two large vents overhead.
Snow-capped Mount Fuji towering over a city with roads and buildings in the foreground, surrounded by a mix of clouds and clear sky.

Latest Stories

A glimpse into my travels, one story at a time. Read the latest posts below, or head to the full blog for more.

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The Sovereign Order Hidden in Plain Sight
The Sovereign Order Hidden in Plain Sight

Behind a small green door on Rome’s Aventine Hill lies one of Europe’s strangest political anomalies: a sovereign order with no country, no territory, and nearly a thousand years of history.

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The Full Continent
The Full Continent

A long-term journey across every country in Europe, capturing the overlooked details and unexpected moments that define the continent beyond the obvious.

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A Love Letter to Sepang International Circuit
A Love Letter to Sepang International Circuit

From legendary wet-weather races to its iconic architecture, discover why Malaysia's former Grand Prix venue, Sepang, remains my favourite racetrack in the world.

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