Around this time of year each year I love browsing through the photographs at ippawards.com and marveling at the artwork produced by people using only their iPhones. Nothing better illustrates the concept of "it's the photographer, not the camera." Makes you think twice about buying a $3000 fancy camera for that upcoming vacation. If you've … Continue reading IPPAwards iPhone photography
Month: July 2018
Trip report: JC Suites review & Hiking Mt Evans
One of my most consistent vacations each year is to take a week off and spend it in the Colorado mountains. I lived there for a while as both a child and adult and still have several friends who live in the state, so it's a convenient way to visit people and get some fun … Continue reading Trip report: JC Suites review & Hiking Mt Evans
Recent travel clothing purchases
I have none. I buy all my travel clothes from brands that make quality products (my current wardrobe seems to be mostly Patagonia and Ex Officio), so I only need to buy them about once every 8 to 10 years. I have a Columbia Omni Dry t-shirt that I purchased 8 years ago and just wore … Continue reading Recent travel clothing purchases
Photo essay: The Colorado Rockies
Mrs. Lite Adventurer and I just got back from a brief week visit to the Colorado mountains, a favorite destination of mine. The highlight of the trip was a hike from Summit Lake up to the top of Mount Evans, which is one of the 50+ Colorado Fourteeners (mountains with a peak at or above … Continue reading Photo essay: The Colorado Rockies
Decluttering physical photographs
I've been on a minimalism journey for the better park of this decade, and it's been a fantastic change compared to how I lived before. As I was downsizing, one particular group of items caught me a bit by surprise, as I didn't realize I had accumulated so much volume: physical photos. These included individual … Continue reading Decluttering physical photographs
Timeshares: a public service announcement
A short while back, one of my mom's friends asked her to pass on a message to me: the friend wanted to know if I'd like to buy her timeshare. After an initial moment of disbelief, I replied hell no and took great offense that this person would insult my intelligence for even posing such … Continue reading Timeshares: a public service announcement
Eating at national parks
Since I started traveling back in the day, one of my favorite class of destinations within the United States has always been national parks. When visiting these beautiful recreational areas, eating well without spending $40 per meal can be a challenge. Just like with a lot of things, when there's no competition, prices get … Continue reading Eating at national parks
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