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Some links in this post may give this blog a minute commission at no cost to you. Trip planning for Italy revolves around the time of year you’ll be visiting and where you would like to visit. I’m planning on spending most of my month in Sicily, an island... 
Are you trying to conceive of the perfect travel gift for your friend, husband, wife, girlfriend or boyfriend, or family member? As a traveler myself (extensive foreign travel), I’ve got travel gift ideas in all price ranges for your giftee whether they... 
United States Drone Flying Regulations for Hobbyists Rules for flying drones depend on who manages the land. The USA has federal, state, and local governments. Local governments include counties and cities. If you haven’t bought a drone before, click here for...
I travel carry on only whenever possible for a variety of reasons, like saving time at the airport, not risking lost baggage, and not paying baggage fees. Here is advice I’ve given to friends and I’m happy to pass on to you. The more you travel the more... 
Yellowstone Camping, Backpacking, and Hiking As you can imagine, nature in Yellowstone is fantastic and amazing and beautiful. If you’re not already completely convinced of this, please browse my photos on this page! The Yellowstone volcano is massive and...
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I had grand plans for my 2 weeks of winter vacation on Maui solo. And, then a storm came. Fortunately, the rain always came at night, but it did cause me to change my SCUBA plans for a couple of days. However, the Hawaiian island of Maui is gorgeous regardless of the... 
I spent a month in Chile & Peru in November. USA citizens receive a free tourist visa upon arrival into both countries. In Chile, I spent 11 days paragliding in Iquique, located in the Atacama Desert in the far north of Chile. Summary of My Time in Chile... 
I spent a month in Chile & Peru in November. USA citizens receive a free tourist visa upon arrival into both countries. The entire trip had minimal complications. I speak Spanish, and the non-Spanish speaking tourists also seemed perfectly happy. Here’s...
Here are my favorite phone apps for travel for everything from moving around to photo editing. Most of them are 100% free! Paid apps are sometimes better if a very specific functionality is needed, but in my experience this is rare. Help Others We all want apps to... 
Renting a Car in South Africa + Driving Into Lesotho I loved sitting in the backyard at my Airbnb in Cape Town in mid-February. My hosts dogs loved my petting them in the warm sunshine, and the only improvement I could think of was if someone would come rub my... 
Do you need a tripod for your phone or camera, or are wondering if you might? Maybe you want to start shooting sunsets, try out astrophotography, or get a great time-lapse. For all of those, your camera requires a stable platform to prevent blur. This introduction to... 
Frozen in time, Pompeii, Italy is photographically intriguing. Lauren Bishop, of the blog Global Locavore, beautifully presents her experience photographing Pompeii and shares her advice. Let’s see how she explored this fascinating place. Why Visit Pompeii? Pompeii...