A visit to the Vatican, specifically the Vatican Museums, is a popular activity for visitors to Rome, and for good reason. These museums, opened over 500 years ago, showcase the massive collection of treasures that the Catholic Church has gathered over the centuries. These range from ancient marble statues to Egyptian mummies to modern art paintings, and everything in … [Read more...]
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15 Things to do in Entebbe Uganda
If you're heading to Uganda, there's a high probability you'll fly into the international airport in Entebbe. Whilst many visitors head straight out on a safari or gorilla trek, we think there are plenty of things to do in Entebbe to make it worth spending at least a day or two of your trip. We've spent a number of days exploring the attractions of the Entebbe area on … [Read more...]
Best Monitor for Photo Editing 2023 + What to Look For
In my opinion as a photographer, one of the best upgrades you can make to your photo editing workflow is a large high-quality monitor. Even if you primarily do your photo editing on a laptop, an external monitor for use when you are not on the move can be a great investment. It'll give you a larger screen to work with and make the editing process easier and more … [Read more...]
How to Get Safe Drinking Water When Traveling
If you are planning a trip, you might be wondering how to ensure access to safe drinking water on your travels. For example, you might be planning a backcountry camping trip, a hiking trip, or a trip overseas where you aren't sure if the tap water is safe to drink. Whatever the reason, access to safe drinking water is critically important to your well-being and health. … [Read more...]
Chimpanzee Trekking in Uganda – A Complete Guide
Are you planning a trip to go chimpanzee trekking in Uganda? Or perhaps you are just generally interested in learning what a chimpanzee trekking experience is like. Whichever it is, we think this guide will help you. We've put it together based on our experience trekking to see chimpanzees in Uganda. Along with gorilla trekking, chimp trekking is a popular activity with … [Read more...]
2 Days in Barcelona: The Ultimate 2 Day Barcelona Itinerary with Tips and Map
If you're planning on spending 2 days in Barcelona, perhaps over a weekend, then we've put together this itinerary to help you plan your perfect visit. Barcelona is a city that Jess and I have visited many times. There is so much to see and do, certainly more than would fit into two days. However, with careful planning, you can definitely see a lot of the city and many of … [Read more...]
AeroPress Review: Reviewing the AeroPress and AeroPress Go Coffee Makers for Travel
We love to travel, and we also love coffee. Whilst these two often go hand in hand, there are occasions when a good tasting cup of coffee is difficult to find, not available, or is really expensive. For example, you might be staying in a hotel or B&B that only offers instant coffee or makes bad tasting coffee. You might be out camping, hiking, or staying in more remote … [Read more...]
Top Things to Do in San Diego California
If you're planning a visit to San Diego, we wanted to share our ideas for some of the best things to do in San Diego, California. Whether you are coming here for the sandy beaches, naval history, family attractions, museums, or food culture, there is a lot to do here! This isn't going to be a comprehensive guide to absolutely everything to do in the city. Instead, we're … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Best WordPress Host for Your Website
In this guide, I'm going to go over the things you need to think about when choosing a WordPress host for your site. I'll also recommend some WordPress hosting options. WordPress is one of the most popular pieces of software for creating and running a website. One of the main reasons for its popularity is that it allows people to launch and run a website with little to no … [Read more...]
Photo Backup: The Best Ways to Back up Photos on All Your Devices
These days, we all take a lot of photos, and usually across a range of devices. These photos often capture important memories and events, and serve as a digital memory of our lives. Losing your photos could be heartbreaking, which is why having a good photo backup system in place is really important. You don't want to wake up one morning to discover your hard drive or device … [Read more...]