Cloud Gate, better know as The Bean, is one of the most popular sights in Chicago, the city that’s not short of picturesque spots. Despite being only 13 years old, it’s one of the top locations for photographers form around the world. The way its mirror-like surface bends and twists the surrounding Millenial Park and…
Month: April 2019
Destination: Carrizo Plain
‘Tis the season for California wild flowers again. Photographers and tourists from all around the country flock to a few coveted spots to watch the bloom (superbloom some say), such as Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve, Anza-Borrego State Park and Carrizo Plain National Monument. And that’s the spot I would like to talk about. Approximately equidistant…
Should You Travel With Your Boyfriend?
One of the toughest decisions you’ll have to make as a traveler is whether to take your boyfriend or girlfriend with you on a backpacking trip overseas. If you’re a woman, it’s most likely a no-brainer – if you have a boyfriend or even a close male friend, go with them or ask them to…
My Top 10 Most Memorable Journeys
When people ask me, what was the best trip I’ve ever had, I can never answer with ease, as there were so many great ones. As someone who enjoys the road as much as the destination, and road mishaps as much as smooth sailing, it is not easy to pick even the 10 best –…
The Story of a Photo – Butterfly (Armenia)
Winter started early – I entered Armenia overland in late October and the next day it started snowing. When I reached Tatev, high in the mountains, it was freezing cold. I secured accommodation at a nearby guesthouse and went to visit the nearby monastery complex, one of the best-known in Armenia. The medieval cathedral stood…