It’s Jamaica ‘Mon’
First full day in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This is the main beach in the town called Doctor’s Cave. Not bad! Get there early to avoid crowds and get a good spot on the beach. There are trees at certain spots for shade, or rent an…
Rolling Review of the 30L Everyday Backpack by Peak Design.
This post contains affiliate links. You don’t pay more for anything bought through these links but we get a small commission. I am a big fan of Peak Design products. I have many of them, including the Everyday Messenger Bag that began their “bag” product…
Dining in Frankfurt
One of the things I like to do while traveling is check out the local restaurants of the place. It’s not only because I like good food, but it is also because I love cultures. Food is a vital part of any culture. And food…
Street vendor in Vietnam
As I posted earlier, I really enjoyed my recent visit to Vietnam. The people were incredibly friendly and I wished I had more time to explore. That will give me a great excuse to go back one day. As is common in Asia (and many…
A cool place to eat and hang out in Rotterdam
Every now and then, in my travels, I run into amazing places to hang out. This place was a converted warehouse in Rotterdam harbor called Fenix Food Factory . Inside were a variety of places to buy artisanal type food and drink. The picture…
First impressions of Vietnam
I was privileged to visit Vietnam for the first time this past week. Apart from a run in with Vietnam Airlines, the experience was delightful. I was impressed by the warmth and friendliness of the Vietnamese people, even though for the most part, I could…
Pike’s Place Seattle
The following is a photo essay of Pike’s Place in Seattle. This is one of the top tourist destinations in Seattle, for good reason. It is a cornucopia of sights, sounds and smells. At the heart of this market are the fishmongers. The most famous…
Photographing the Smoky Mountains – Tremont
This is the first of, I hope, many posts about this subject. I am going to make a concerted effort to photograph my backyard – the Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Parkway. I am going to use this blog to document what I do….
Photo Tips for the Oregon Coast
Northern Oregon Coast We recently visited the Pacific NorthWest. I was really excited because I always wanted to photograph the coast of Oregon. Unfortunately, I had only a couple of days, so I am by no means an expert. But for many of you, that’s…
A room with a view
If you have never used AirBnB then you need to start. If you love travel, it’s becoming the smart way to get really great accommodation in some of the best locations, at a fraction of the price you would pay at a hotel. This is…