The biggest technological advancement in my lifetime that allowed me to further my interest in travel photography was the digital camera. Prior to that, I still loved taking pictures, but I didn't have much of an understanding of how cameras worked or the compositional elements that made a good photo a good photo. A big … Continue reading Holga 120N: my favorite film camera (part 1 of 2)
Month: April 2018
Travel related apps that I have on my phone
When it comes to minimalist travel, there's no other electronic gadget in my opinion that has made it so much easier to travel light than the smartphone. I reminisce on one of my first major trips in my early 20s roaming around Europe with a huge camping backpack that must have weighed about 40 pounds … Continue reading Travel related apps that I have on my phone
Shoe choices while traveling (for men)
Shoes are the bane of my existence when I travel. They're big, heavy, and they smell if you wear them too long. For most people, shoes end up being the largest, most cumbersome item in their luggage. My preference is to vacation in warm climates, so most of the time I'm able to get away … Continue reading Shoe choices while traveling (for men)
How to get a good deal on a rental car
In comparison to shopping for flights, booking a rental car is easy. Airplane prices go up and down with no consistently predictable pattern, and with very few exceptions, once you pay your money, you're locked in to the flight. I hate shopping for flights due to the time involved and the pricing games played … Continue reading How to get a good deal on a rental car
E-readers vs paper books
Around a year ago, I started reading books for fun again after a nearly 10 year hiatus. I was in school non-stop until I was in my late 20s, so once I finally escaped to freedom, I had no desire to look at another book unless it was necessary for my day job. After about … Continue reading E-readers vs paper books
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