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As a travel photographer and photojournalist, I can easily take thousands of photos on my travels. In my carryon bag, you will find numerous SD cards, my MacBook Pro for editing photos, a variety of DSLR and digital cameras, lenses and … Read more
Aloha and e komo mai (welcome)! Ask almost anyone you know what their dream vacation is and chances are they’ll say, “Hawaii”. For good reason too – with relatively steady temperatures, a deep and rich history reflective of it’s unique … Read more
Travelers are a unique breed of individuals whose holiday wish list often looks far different from others you may be buying for. While all we really want for the holidays are more travel opportunities we understand that plane tickets and … Read more
Holiday Gift Guide 2016: Gifts For Geeks Samsung T3 Portable SSD It may be tiny, but the Samsung T3 PSSD is also mighty. The perfect travel companion, the T3 can store up to 2TB of information so you can store … Read more
With millions of products lining the virtual shopping shelves and hundreds more overwhelming your senses in the toy aisle it can be hard to know what toys are worth adding to your cart (virtual or otherwise) and which toys will … Read more
Surfing is pretty tough – and as the experts will tell you, it takes a lifetime to master. But don’t let that put you off; everybody should try this sun-kissed sport at least once. While we are lucky to have … Read more
This is an amazing traditional pork roast recipe from Puerto Rico that you’ll want to make again and again. Puerto Rican Pernil Adobo is usually served at Christmas. One of my favorite things about traveling the world is immersing myself … Read more
Travel and photography – two words that always seem to go hand in hand, like two peas in a pod. Some shutterbugs can manage to snap hundreds of photos a day, while others pick and choose – attempting to capture … Read more
What is the biggest mistake you can make on a trip to Fiji? Not going scuba diving! The chain of over 300 islands in the South Pacific is more than just beautiful beaches and huts over pristine waters. Fiji has … Read more
After last year’s 40th birthday bash in Mexico, this year, we decided a low key staycation right here in California was exactly what we needed. We initially planned a multi-family weekend getaway, but we hit a few snags last minute … Read more
When we bought our first home over 5 years ago we had no idea we were at the forefront of a trend that would be sweeping the nation just a few years later. We only knew that our 500 square … Read more
Finding a space of our own is something we all yearn for. It started out with blanket forts and tree houses as children. As adults, we still look for that little niche in the world where we can do as … Read more
On this side of the pond, chances are that when you think of traveling to the United Kingdom, your mind jumps to the metropolis of London, the craggy highlands of Scotland or the famous Emerald Isle (Northern Ireland and the … Read more
Recently there have been a few people poo-pooing on the Pokemon Go app, but I think that anything that gets people outside and moving is a great idea. Since downloading Pokemon Go, we have never been more active. Suddenly it seems easy … Read more
Remember when the first day of school was always the Tuesday following Labor Day? That doesn’t seem to be the case any longer with schools getting a jump on the year by starting earlier every year in what’s known as … Read more
Nestled near the mountains, beaches, and deserts of Central California, you’ll find the small cowboy town of Paso Robles. Known for its many vineyards and hot springs, Paso Robles also sets the perfect scene for a romantic getaway catering to … Read more