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World Amber Museum in St. Thomas:

November 19th, 2009

I have just come back from a 7 day cruise to Puerto Rico, St. Thomas, Antigua and Tortola and can’t wait to tell about a fascinating new attraction on St. Thomas: the World Amber Museum which only opened on 16th February 2009. To find it, head for Blackbeard’s Castle in the center of downtown and start [...]

The Winter Olympics, Getting Around:

November 19th, 2009

In Vancouver, transit officials believe that the traffic restrictions in place for the 2010 Winter Olympics will lead to an increase of 20 percent in the number of people using public transport. Currently, 800,000 people use transit each weekday. To help with the increased numbers, 180 extra buses, a third Seabus, and 48 more Skytrain cars will [...]

Camera Talk: Camera Flash:

November 19th, 2009

Natural light is always the best choice when using your camera outdoors. Camera flash is always my last resort for eliminating harsh shadows, but sometimes it’s the only available solution. Had this Queen been modeling for me, I’d have used a reflector board and bounced some of the bright sunlight outside her carriage into the [...]

Winter Olympics News, Traffic Restrictions:

November 16th, 2009

The Winter Olympics are being held between Feb. 12 and 28, 2010 in Vancouver and Whistler. The road closures in Vancouver begin on Nov. 1 when a section of 1st Avenue will be closed so that the area around the Olympic Village can be ‘secured.’ The 2010 Winter Olympic organizers are hoping to eliminate 30% of all [...]

Vancouver, New Canada Line Information:

November 13th, 2009

From Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver, it takes 26 minutes to the airport and 25 minutes to Richmond or Brighouse. The cost for either trip during the week is $3.75 (two zones in Vancouver transit terms). During the weekends the cost is $2.50. Cellphones will work in the underground sections. The train has wide aisles with storage for [...]

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November 10th, 2009

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Camera Talk: Consider Where You’ll be Traveling:

November 10th, 2009

Many people ask which type camera or lens they should buy and I always answer them with a question or two. What is your level of experience and what type of photography are you interested in? The truth is a disposable film camera can capture an award winning photo for under $20 and [...]

Meandering Morocco, part two:

November 5th, 2009

For part one “J’Alla, J’Alla. Madam, give me bag. Very heavy. Not for lady to carry.” I watch in embarrassment as he is loaded with tonne after tonne. He just stands there obediently, no sign of resistance, not a complaint, just the odd blink and the occasional neigh. Finally, my mule is fully laden and ready to [...]

Lonesome George- the World’s Rarest Animal:

November 5th, 2009

The fragility of the natural world in Ecuador (and around the world) can be summed up in just one word: George! George, or Lonesome George as he is more commonly known has come to be an unwitting star in the Galapagos Islands as a symbol for conservationists and naturalists the world over. Lonesome George is a Giant [...]

Camera Talk: Be Patient:

November 2nd, 2009

Catching these eco-tourists kayaking alongside a mangrove stand and the birds in flight was no accident; it was planned. Standing on a bridge over the river, I saw the egrets perched in the trees. I didn’t bother taking a shot because, to me, it just wouldn’t have been that interesting; I have way too many [...]