[Editor's note: this review was originally published on July 13, 2017. I added an update on September 18, 2017 -- it's in blue font at the very end of the post.] After 7+ years of regular wear, I recently had to retire my favorite travel t-shirt: a Columbia Omni Dry Mountain Tech shirt originally purchased … Continue reading Review: Columbia Tuk Mountain Shirt
Photo essay: Crater Lake & the Oregon Coast
Here are some pictures from a recent week long vacation to Crater Lake National Park and the middle/upper Oregon coast. Absolutely beautiful area and one of my favorite places in the world. *A special thanks to Aaron and Brendon of Photog Adventures for your advice on getting a super early start to the day to … Continue reading Photo essay: Crater Lake & the Oregon Coast
Review: The Cabins at Mazama Village; Crater Lake National Park
Mrs. Lite Adventurer and I recently spent a week in Oregon, and the first major destination on the list was Crater Lake National Park. It's a huge volcano that caved in on itself after a massive eruption many millennia ago resulting in a beautiful sparkling blue lake within its crater. It's the only national park … Continue reading Review: The Cabins at Mazama Village; Crater Lake National Park
How to take video
This topic addresses a huge pet peeve of mine. Video is the new photo. Nearly everyone has a very competent video cam on their smartphones, and people are using these versatile devices more than ever to take tons of videos on their travels. So here are a couple of shooting tips for all the … Continue reading How to take video
Off to the Oregon Coast!
I'll be taking some time off and spending the next full week+ in and around the Oregon coast with Mrs. Lite Adventurer. In my short 30 some-odd years on this earth, I've been lucky enough to visit a ton of different places with my small bag, but the Oregon coast holds a special place in … Continue reading Off to the Oregon Coast!
Traveling with a computer
No. Leave it at home. Unless you're traveling for business and absolutely have to take it with you, you don't need it. If you really need to get online, use your phone.
The best travel camera
I’m frequently asked both during and after my travels about my opinions on which camera is best for vacation photos. I’m a self proclaimed camera nerd and love taking pictures, so this is a subject I enjoy talking about. The answer, like most things, is that it depends. The following advice is specifically for normal … Continue reading The best travel camera
A Photo Essay: Bonnaroo 2017
Just a quick post today to share some pictures from my recent time at Bonnaroo. It didn't rain, and the weather was about the best you could ask for considering that the event was in Tennessee in the middle of June. What a great time; so much good music and interesting people watching. Most of … Continue reading A Photo Essay: Bonnaroo 2017
Off to Bonnaroo!
This week I'll be taking some time off and heading to the Bonnaroo music festival with 2 of my favorite people in the world: Mrs. Lite Adventurer and my best friend from college. None of us have been before, so we're excited for four full days of some great bands, roaming the fields of Manchester, … Continue reading Off to Bonnaroo!
Disney World trip report
A few weeks ago, I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to visit Disney World as an adult for the 2nd time. Mrs. Lite Adventurer had never been to Disney World (not ever!) so it was kind of a big deal for her to finally head down to Orlando and see what the fuss … Continue reading Disney World trip report
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