Many smartphone owners are happy with the camera application the phone manufacturer has installed on the device in the factory. In general, the factory-installed camera apps get the job done, but may lack an extra feature photographers maybe looking for. Fortunately, this is exactly where smartphones are strong: you can … Read >
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Tips for traveling with a Wi-Fi only Apple iPad or Android tablet
Having returned from a three-day road trip last night, a timely story published on Cnet caught my eye. Matt Elliott provides a few tips on traveling with a tablet that comes only with Wi-Fi connectivity. He has some good advice, but since the topic is fresh on my mind just … Read >
Behind a book manuscript: How a travel writer experienced Helsinki
The first impression: love or hate
In every relationship, the first impression is extremely important. The same applies to travel destinations that you are visiting for the first time. You can fall in love with a place at first sight, or it can take multiple re-visits before the poor first … Read >
Traveling with dogs gives opportunities for fun photography
People who travel with their pets tend to snap pictures of their companions only to document that the pet (often dog) really was at a certain destination. Nothing wrong with that, since that’s the same method how many travelers document the sights they have visited: placing themselves in front of … Read >
Richly illustrated book 8 Arctic Seasons shows how to experience Lapland and its unique delicacies
Over the cycle of eight subtle seasonal transitions, Lapland’s Arctic wilderness alternates between the mysterious beauty of mid-winter and the sun-flooded light of high summer. The life of local people and the region’s wildlife are dictated by these seasons that also determine the traditional food enjoyed in the region. The … Read >
Handy tool for assessing costs for your next city break in European cities
Traveling in Europe is rewarding because of the cultural heritage, long history, different cultures in different countries, and countless must-see sights. As everyone who has visited Europe knows, the differences between countries tend to be big not only culturally, but also concerning living and traveling costs.
If you want to … Read >
Inspiring travel destinations of a professional stuntman
Copenhagen ranked the best city by architecture, design and lifestyle magazine Wallpaper
Architecture, design, and lifestyle magazine Wallpaper has announced its annual Design Awards for people, places and things that rocked the world in 2015. The capital of Denmark, Copenhagen, continues its winning streak; it was selected as the best city by Wallpaper.
The Wallpaper praises Copenhagen:
The Danish capital is growing … Read >
Nordic mixture of unique experiences and culture: The Best of Helsinki
The capital of Finland, Helsinki, is a traveler-friendly city: there is plenty to see in the city, but it is easy to move around town and traffic rarely causes major problems. Food, drink, and accommodation options are plenty. Helsinki is a mixture of many things: it is centuries old, but … Read >
Travel photography gallery 2015: Helsinki and North Europe
I have stayed in Finland for quite some time now, and many places, including the capital Helsinki have become familiar for me. Finland has its own unique culture (as explained by Russell Snyder and Irene de Benedictis in their own books), but I think I have learned the zen of … Read >