As I drove by the sign that read Acadia National Park with an arrow pointing left, I did have a little pang of indecision for a moment. I knew Acadia is where everyone goes when they do a Maine Road Trip, but it was precisely the reason why I didn’t turn left. I only had […]
Typically travel writers, like me tend to focus on the dreamy inspirational parts of travel; the gorgeous landscapes, amazing food, and colorful new cultures. Everyone wants to hear about the fun parts of travel. But there are some other sides of travel that you seldom hear about – the arduous side, the part when things […]
Few places on earth have as much landscape diversity as New Zealand. There is a ton packed into 2 relatively small islands; glaciers to farmlands, mountain peaks, to tropical beaches. I still remember my trip to the islands ten years ago when I first started my travels. The landscape and my experience in New Zealand […]
Travel broadens people’s views. And a teenage mind is a petri dish for being broadened. As a kid your world view is small, it’s your family, friends, and school. For most teenagers it doesn’t go much beyond that. Sure they get exposed to friends of their parents and their friend’s parents, but it’s all still […]
“You should put more sunscreen on because you look like you are burning.” “Did you bring snacks with you? We may not be able to eat lunch at our normal time.” “Make sure you go to the bathroom before we get on the boat as there may not be another opportunity.” As soon as these […]
The Niece Project 5.0 had a bumpy start. We had no idea that simply getting there would be so hard. Throughout the continuous bad news of delays, lost luggage, and changed itineraries, I thought about the learnings and flying tips we could take away from it. Specifically, I thought about the lessons it would teach […]
I wish I had my other lens with me for this shot. I should’ve packed my tripod. Why didn’t I bring my filters with me? I need my other camera bag for this hike. These are frequent thoughts that run through my mind on every trip; I never seem to have the photography gear I […]
Making an initial camera brand choice for the serious photographer is difficult because it sets you in a direction that dictates years of gear to come. In the past, your choices were primarily Canon and Nikon. After you build up that arsenal of initial equipment, you never contemplate making a costly switch to a new […]
“That’s a beautiful photo, what camera do you use?” is probably one of the most frequent questions I hear. Of course it’s an innocent question meant with good intentions, however it does make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up as I try not to roll my eyes, and instead paste on […]
I write a lot about not letting the weather stop your travel plans, because there’s never a perfect time to go. If you decide to skip places becuase of rainy season, then you are going to miss most of Southeast Asia – and trust me, you don’t want to do that! The key is to […]
