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Indoor Photography: Tips for Getting Great Photos Inside!

Published: 14th April 2020 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

Indoor Photography Tips

Indoor photography is one of the more challenging types of photography to master. The main challenge is the light. Often there is not enough light, it is very directional, or it is coming from an artificial sources that gives your photos a strange hue. And then there are all the potentially reflective surfaces to bounce […]

What to Pack for Havasu Falls – Everything you Need to Bring!

Published: 11th April 2020 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

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If you’re planning a hike to Havasu Falls, then you are probably wondering what you need to bring with you. This is a great question. The 20 mile round trip hike to the falls can definitely be a challenge, and you will likely be carrying much of your gear on your back. As such, it’s […]

The Best VPNs for Travel: What to Look for and Why you Need a VPN

Published: 1st April 2020 by Laurence Norah - 14 Comments

Best VPN for Travel

Before I started running this website and writing about travel for a living, I worked full time as a software developer, and I’ve always maintained a passion for technology. So from time to time, it’s nice to write about both travel and tech. In today’s post, I’m going to tell you everything you need to […]

Sky Replacement: How to Easily Replace the Sky in Any Photo

Published: 29th March 2020 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

Sky replacement - Upper Duden Waterfall

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 […]

Best Portable Coffee Makers for Travel

Published: 26th March 2020 by Laurence Norah - 14 Comments

Travel Coffee Maker

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

Published: 14th March 2020 by Laurence Norah - 19 Comments

Final date stamp faststone

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

Published: 10th March 2020 by Laurence Norah - 9 Comments

Sagrada Familia

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

Published: 2nd March 2020 by Laurence Norah - 6 Comments

3 Days in Rome - Pantheon

We’ve been travelling in Italy for over thirty years, and by this point I’ve lost count of the trips. I got married in Venice (more on that later), which probably tells you how the country got under my skin. So when people ask us for a suggested Italy itinerary, we have a lot of opinions. […]

How to Use a Point and Shoot Camera – A Detailed Guide to Compact Camera Photography

Published: 24th February 2020 by Laurence Norah - 2 Comments

Compact Camera Guide_by_Laurence Norah

My first digital camera, which I bought way back in 2002, was a point and shoot camera. It was an early Canon model, and I was absolutely thrilled that I could take endless photos without having to buy or develop film. I also loved how portable it was, which is still a major benefit of […]

2 Days in New York City: The Ultimate New York Itinerary

Published: 13th February 2020 by Laurence Norah - 17 Comments

Manhattan Skyline - 2 days in New York itinerary

New York! The city that never sleeps. We have visited New York City many times, and still feel we’ve barely scratched the surface of what this incredible city has to offer. Still, there are many sights in New York City that are a must-visit, especially if this is a first time visit, or if you […]

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