A common photography problem that you have likely encountered when taking photos is that sometimes the sky doesn’t compliment the scene you are photographing. The end result is that we get a lovely shot of some scenery or people, with a flat grey sky that really doesn’t do justice to the scene we are trying […]
Archives for March 2020
Best Portable Coffee Makers for Travel
We, like many people, love coffee. It’s a staple of our morning routine, whether we’re on a road trip, on a camping adventure, or just hanging out at home. Of course, there’s a world of variety when it comes to coffee, and not every coffee drink is created equally. When we’re at home it’s easy […]
How to Add a Date Stamp to Your Photos
Back when I had a film camera, a common feature was the ability to add a date onto photos. This was a really handy feature, meaning that when you got the prints back from being developed, you could easily see exactly when you took each photo. This was particularly useful when looking back at old […]
Guide to Visiting the Sagrada Familia in 2026: Tickets, Towers and Tips
If you’re visiting Barcelona, there’s a good chance the Sagrada Familia is on your list. It was on ours the first time we visited, and we’ve been back many times since. The Basilica de la Sagrada Familia is one of those buildings that you have to see to believe. Photos don’t do it justice, particularly […]
10 Days in Italy: A Tested Day-by-Day Itinerary
Italy is one of our favourite countries to travel in. We’ve visited dozens of times over the years, and I actually held my wedding ceremony in Venice (more on that later). So when people ask us for a suggested Italy itinerary, we have a lot of opinions. This 10 day Italy itinerary is designed for […]