Minimalist Travel Photography Gear

Photographers are perpetually looking for minimalist travel photography gear that allows them to capture and deliver high-quality images. I've talked a lot about ideal travel photography equipment on this blog, but pretty much every scenario assumes a laptop will handle photo editing. However, the rising popularity of tablets and mobile phones, along with photo editing

By |2022-01-13T13:20:22-08:00December 30th, 2016|2 Comments

Getting Inked in Thailand: Experiencing Bamboo Tattooing

My recent trip to Thailand was certainly off to a rocky start after losing my passport in Bangkok. But beyond the initial chaos, I crossed off a bunch of bucket list items during my trip, including one item that hadn't been there previously: getting a bamboo tattoo. It wasn't my first tattoo, nor my first

By |2017-02-11T11:32:31-08:00November 11th, 2016|10 Comments

Exploring the Hood-Gorge Region of Oregon, Part 2

This is the second installment of a two-part travel guide to exploring Oregon's Hood-Gorge region in a weekend. Part one introduced the exquisite, outdoorsy area of the Hood-Gorge, which is just an hour's drive east of Portland. We began by exploring the popular scenic waterfalls, as well as stopping by the Bonneville Dam and Hatchery. The

By |2016-12-21T17:57:26-08:00October 18th, 2016|Comments Off on Exploring the Hood-Gorge Region of Oregon, Part 2

Exploring Mount Hood and the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon- Part 1

Portland has been a popular Pacific Northwest destination in recent times thanks largely to an exploding food scene and of course the hit TV show Portlandia. In fact, it was the fifth annual Feast Portland food event that brought me to the area in the first place. But before the weekend event, I spent a few days

By |2017-10-19T11:20:45-07:00October 11th, 2016|1 Comment

A Week in Chicago 2016

I first visited the Windy City of Chicago in November 2011. Freezing cold and not particularly crowded as evidenced by the curiously empty Chicago Bean below , it didn't leave much of an impression and was high on my list of places to return to. Fast forward several years, and I found myself back in

By |2016-12-21T17:57:26-08:00July 29th, 2016|2 Comments

Airbnb Tips for Guests from an Airbnb Host

Are you still seeking overnight accommodations in overpriced hotels, shoddy motels, or hit-or-miss hostels while making travel plans? If so, it might be time to try Airbnb! Whether you're a first-timer or seasoned traveler looking to enhance your experience, this post will share some tips for getting the most out of your next Airbnb adventure!

By |2017-02-19T17:39:31-08:00May 2nd, 2016|1 Comment
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