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What to Expect Your First Time visiting Lisbon, Portugal

Lisbon is a gorgeous city, there’s no doubt about it. But what can you expect when visiting Lisbon? Ever since I saw an Instagram reel of one of the famous yellow trams on the mystical cobblestone streets, I’ve wanted to go there. In the spirit of the late great Anthony Bourdain, we ventured to Lisbon …

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What to Expect Your First Time Visiting Paris, France

Believe it or not, I wasn’t super excited about visiting Paris. Dragged there by friends captivated by its romantic reputation, I braced myself for the rude Parisians, grimy streets, and overhyped attractions that I’d heard horror stories about. But Paris shattered every negative stereotype. The streets were clean, the attractions lived up to their names, …

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The 6 BEST Clothing Boutiques In Aspen, Colorado

Aspen, Colorado is a beautiful mountain town famous for its cute, walkable downtown and extravagant shopping. When I was there this last Christmas, I walked around the corner and saw Mariah Carey being photographed by paparazzi. Rumor has it that the Kardashian family was there as well. Needless to say, there are plenty of trendsetters …

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Tips to Perfect Your Hiking and Backpacking Photography

Hiking and backpacking photography is one of my favorite types of photography. There is a sense of adventure that comes with strapping on your hiking boots, packing up your camera gear, and heading into the great outdoors. When I was first bringing my camera on hikes, however, I found I wasn’t sure what I needed …

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How to be Culturally Aware (5 Tips to Prepare for a Trip Abroad)

Cultural awareness is an important consideration when preparing for international travel. To be culturally aware, you need to learn how people communicate, what the current political issues are, and understand the country’s attitude is toward tourists. You should have a basic understanding of what the culture values, and if there are any recent civil rights …

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6 Tips For Effortlessly Flying with a Camera

Capturing the world through the lens of a camera is an incredible way to immortalize our travel experiences. However, when it comes to flying with a camera and our other precious photography equipment, we want to make sure we’re avoiding unnecessary risk. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of safeguarding your camera in …

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How to Grocery Shop Like a European

It can be confusing to find necessities like groceries and water during your first time visiting Europe. Europeans get their groceries from local markets, smaller (and possibly unfamiliar) European grocery stores, and convenience stores. Surprisingly, it is much easier to find fresh produce in Europe than it is in the United States. While traveling through …

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