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Camera Talk: The Candid Photograph

By Robert Mallon on Jul 6, 2010

In my opinion, it’s the people that are the most rewarding subjects to shoot when visiting some place new; and while stopping to ask someone to pose for your shot will either get

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Travel Stuff I love, Vasque Shoes

By Devin Galaudet on Aug 31, 2010

Two years ago, I stood in an Adventure 16 store, a high-end travel gear shop, and gazed at the new shoes on my feet. I was about to leave for Thailand and knew that there would be

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Costa Rica: But When Should I Go?

By Jenny Block on Sep 1, 2010

That’s what people always ask me when it comes to tropical vacations. And lately, the question of Costa Rica has come up. I’m there in August, which is smack dab in the middle

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Bowen Island, British Columbia – Mount Gardner

By Julian Worker on Aug 30, 2010

Bowen Island is a 20-minute ferry ride away from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Once you disembark at Snug Cove and pass the restaurants, pubs, and library you

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Costa Rica: But When Should I Go?

Costa Rica: But When Should I Go?

Sep 1, 2010

That’s what people always ask me when it comes to tropical vacations. And lately, the question of Costa Rica has come up. I’m there in August, which is smack dab in the middle of Green Season. This means lots of sun in the morning and a smattering of the rain in the afternoon. Not to worry. The rain is actually a good thing since it leaves the whole place

Mexico City, First International Tourism Fair

Mexico City, First International Tourism Fair

Aug 31, 2010

The most important tourism event of the year reaches 95% capacity as it continues to prepare for its first edition. Mexico City, Mexico (August 27, 2010) – The Mexico City Ministry of Tourism is excited to welcome the first ever International Tourism Fair of the Americas, FITA, taking place from September 23rd through 26th in the 349,000-square-foot Bancomer

Travel Stuff I love, Vasque Shoes

Travel Stuff I love, Vasque Shoes

Aug 31, 2010

Two years ago, I stood in an Adventure 16 store, a high-end travel gear shop, and gazed at the new shoes on my feet. I was about to leave for Thailand and knew that there would be a lot of walking in tropical heat and humidity. I needed some well-made, comfortable shoes. For the previous twenty minutes, the footwear expert and rippling fitness guru at Adventure

Bowen Island, British Columbia – Mount Gardner

Bowen Island, British Columbia – Mount Gardner

Aug 30, 2010

Bowen Island is a 20-minute ferry ride away from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver, British Columbia. Once you disembark at Snug Cove and pass the restaurants, pubs, and library you are in a different world, where trees, mountains, and lakes beckon. The highest point on the island is Mount Gardner. The most difficult part of a hike to the top is to find the

Day 8: Sailing the BVI’s

Day 8: Sailing the BVI’s

Aug 30, 2010

Well, I write to you from my humble abode as I sit amidst my sail bags and piles of laundry. It was an amazing week and I am anxious to get back on a boat soon. I spent some time this evening at DiscoverBoating.com, finding out all I can about chartering and time-sharing, and buying boats. Not sure what I’ll do yet. But it’s clear to me that there’s

Sailing the BVI’s, Day 7

Sailing the BVI’s, Day 7

Aug 28, 2010

Woke up off Norman Island this morning a little sad knowing it was our last day of sailing. The crew and I made a short stop at The Indians, Pelican Island so we could do a final round of swimming and snorkeling. The current was too strong for me. But my girlfriend stayed in the water until the very last minute possible. I know for sure she was a fish in a