Camino Vlog 000: Returning to Camino de Santiago to walk the Portuguese Route!
This summer, I will be returning to the Camino to walk the Portuguese route with my family. Starting in Porto, we will walk 150-miles to Santiago de Compostella.
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Vietnam Video: Highlights From Hanoi, Hoi An, and Saigon
I finally got around to putting together a few clips from our travels around Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, My Son, Saigon, and the Mekong Delta. I hope you enjoy it!
8 Things To Do In Hoi An Vietnam
The city of Hội An is quickly becoming one of the most popular destinations for westerners traveling to Vietnam. What makes Hội An unique is that it has a well preserved charm and history dating back to its days as an Asian trading port from 1400 to 1900. Here are 8 things to do in Hội An during your visit!
A Day Trip To The Mekong Delta: 7 Things You Have To See
The Mekong Delta is a region of Vietnam that’s a three hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). This large swath of land covers 15,600 square miles and is made up of rivers, swamps, and islands with villages and floating markets throughout. In this post I’ll share all of the fun things travelers can do while visiting the Mekong Delta on a day trip.
Gear Review: Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 Wide Angle Lens
The Zeiss Batis 18mm f/2.8 is the best super-wide angle e-mount lens available for Sony mirrorless cameras today. The Batis 18mm is incredibly sharp from corner to corner, and provides high contrast images with deep color saturation. As an avid hiker, backpacker, and traveler, I’ve found the Batis 18mm to be a lightweight ‘do-it-all’ lens that always gets the job done.
An Unforgettable Overnight Cruise On Vietnam’s Halong Bay
Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is increasingly becoming one of the most popular stops for tourists visiting the north of Vietnam. The bay is filled with nearly 1,600 limestone islets jutting up out of the water, and most are covered with a dense green vegetation. A few of the islets are hollow with massive underwater caves. Halong Bay also provides hiking opportunities, water sports, fishing villages, and more.Â
Gear Review: Sony Sonnar FE 55mm f/1.8 Lens
The Sony Sonnar FE 55mm f/1.8 is a fast prime lens designed for full frame Sony mirrorless cameras. The Sony 55mm is a great lens for travel, portraits, street photography, and more. See my review here along with sample photos.
5 Reasons You Have To Add Siem Reap Cambodia To Your Bucket List
Siem Reap is located in the northwestern portion of Cambodia, and is the gateway to the greater Angkor region, the former capital of the Khmer Empire. The temples of Angkor are surely the highlight of Siem Reap, but travelers would be missing out if they didn’t explore the city a little further. Here are five reasons you need to add Siem Reap to your bucket list of travel destinations!
The Ring Road Video: An Adventure in Iceland
I traveled to Iceland this summer with Julia and Owen to explore the island’s waterfalls, mountain peaks, black sand beaches, glaciers, hot springs, geysers, and quaint villages. I put together a short video to highlight some of my favorite moments from our Iceland Ring Road adventure. Enjoy!
The Ultimate Iceland Ring Road Itinerary And Guide
A road trip around Iceland’s Ring Road is a bucket list dream adventure for many travelers. Planning for a Ring Road vacation can leave one feeling a bit overwhelmed, so in this guide, I’ve organized everything you’ll need to get the most out of your Ring Road adventure.Â