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I'm an extremely outgoing bartending carpenter with a passion for travel, photography, food and wine. You will often find me wandering aimlessly through crowded city streets snapping pictures and trying new and interesting street food.
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Tag Archives: Tips
The Simple Joys of the International Airport Lounge
It is often the case that air travel can be somewhat less than enjoyable. Personally, I love airports. There is a feeling of excitement that comes from the beginning of the adventure and the anonymity of flying that I crave. … Continue reading
Posted in Travel
Tagged airports, delayed flight, international flights, lifestyle, lounges, Tips, travel
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50 Captivating Slow Shutter Speed Photos
50 Captivating Slow Shutter Speed Photos I’m busy getting myself packed for an early flight to Tokyo tomorrow, but thought I’d take a moment and share some incredible photos. These are shot by various photographers and really give you an … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Photography
Tagged fireworks, Inspiration, light painting, long exposures, photography, slow shutter speeds, star trails, Tips
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Top 10 Tricks for Getting Great Long Exposures
Long exposures (keeping the shutter open for long periods of time) can produce incredible effects and add something new to your photography. It is also a great way to get nice clean, crisp shots at night when it might otherwise … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Photography Tips
Tagged long exposure, photography, Tips, Top 10, travel, travel photography
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My Cross-Continent Road-Trip From A to P
From the moment I returned from Asia and Europe last Spring I couldn’t wait to get back on the road. Even though I’d just spent several months traveling, a solid month at the cottage and had a great time catching … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Travel
Tagged British Columbia, Canada, Lakes, Midwest, Minneapolis, Mountains, mt. rushmore, Road-Trip, south dakota, The Sleeping Giant, Tips, travel, United States, Vancouver
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How to Travel the World on the Cheap
While I definitely won’t be trying ALL of these ideas and I don’t agree with some of his tactics, he makes some good points and will get you thinking about other ways YOU can save money while traveling. When I … Continue reading
Posted in Tips, Travel, Travel Tips
Tagged budget travel, cheap travel, rtw travel, Tips, travel
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Top 10 Bits of Travel Photography Gear, Besides Your Camera
This list is mainly for those of us with an SLR; most of this equipment is only necessary if you have one. If you use a point and shoot camera, you may still want to consider extra memory cards and … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Photography Tips, Tips, Top 10, Travel, Travel Tips
Tagged photography, Tips, Top 10, travel
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Aperture vs. Lightroom
Just a few reasons I prefer Aperture 3 to Lightroom 4… While I have taken pictures for years, I am very new to photography. I only picked up my first semi-serious camera a year ago. That being said, I fell … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Photography Tips, Tips
Tagged Aperture 3, boxer, cottage, diving, Lightroom 4, photography, Tips
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Top 10 Things I Won’t Travel Without
This list is by no means exhaustive, but these are certainly the main ones, besides the obvious, that I make sure are in my pack. 1. Swiss Army Knife with a Corkscrew – Without a corkscrew, these aren’t nearly as useful … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Photography, Photography Tips, Tips, Top 10, Travel, Travel Tips
Tagged Food, photography, Sunscreen, Swiss Army, Tips, Top 10, travel
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