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My Year End Recap 2023. Life and Change
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My Year End Recap 2022. Life and Travel
My Year End Recap 2022. Life and Travel
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Maui Forgotten
Some rocks in the middle of the ocean; a destination synonymous with paradise. The island of Maui in Hawaii is so incredibly beautiful and diverse. In the course of a day, the fine sand of world-class beaches can slip through your fingers, you can fight your way through the density of a lush and verdant jungle, inhale the cold mist from waterfalls that flow eternal, get lost in a vibrant field ofâŠ
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21 Years Waikiki
Itâs a balmy evening and a younger me is cruising north leaving Waikiki in the distance and towards Makapuu just after sunset. Heâs watching the final dying glimmers of sunlight clinging to the surface of the darkening horizon across the Pacific ocean to his right. Entranced in the beat of song on the radio, gazing back at the fading land sprent with the city lights of Waikiki, drugged by theâŠ
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Eureka/Redwoods, California 2021 Select Photos
Eureka/Redwoods, California 2021 Select Photos
There has been one bucket list trip that I had been planning since the before times; the Redwoods in Northern California. After returning from Paris last month, I still had some vacation time so I figured Iâd take the opportunity to drift towards more experiences that will help me to smile in my future. Usually, I travel alone. This time, I invited a young friend of mine to take his first tripâŠ
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Paris, France 2021 Select Photos
Paris, France 2021 Select Photos
A Look Back Itâs been nearly 10 years since I gained the courage and had the financial means to take my first international trip. Back then, I was filled with curiosity and a youthful mix of anxiousness and determination. I remember that time in my life vividly and fondly. 10 years later, Iâm still filled with curiosity but am now armed with a solid sense of accomplishment and a deepening wellâŠ
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My year End Recap 2020. âTravelâ and Life
My year End Recap 2020. âTravelâ and Life
What can one say about this year that hasnât already been said? Call this year what you want, everyone has experienced it differently and Iâm extremely fortunate not only to be surviving but happily thriving. If youâre on the opposite end of that spectrum, reach out to me, maybe I can help you. Travel How does a traveler stay put and respect the situation happening to the world? Itâs not easyâŠ
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My Year End Recap 2019. Travel and Life.
My Year End Recap 2019. Travel and Life.
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This year didnât find me going as far as years past. Thatâs totally fine with me, though. I donât have to go too far to find some of the best food, log some lasting memories, and let experiences build on top of who I am. Given that I didnât visit any place new this year, Iâll just showcase some of the best food I had in each destination.
Chapala, Mexico
This was my fourth time to CentralâŠ
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What is there to say about your umpteenth trip to Las Vegas? Especially when you donât gamble or really even drink. Well, I like going there for the veritable amount of steps and mileage I end up traversing on any give day. Itâs just like hiking, so in essence, itâs probably the most luxurious place you can hike. These âhikesâ also counterbalance the disgraceful amount of rich and delectable food I usually consume.
This post consists of two separate trips to Las Vegas during the last two weeks of December. The first was a solo trip to enjoy the food and get some writing done. While the second was for a friendâs birthday. I didnât take too many photos during this trip as most photographers know, photography is usually a solo sport. You donât want your group to slow down or stop while youâre composing and shooting. I spent most of the time as a tour guide and someone to give restaurant and dish recommendations.
Looking back to 2016 and 2018, I can definitely see that my skill has improved and my eye for what to photograph has expanded. This trip found me trying to find new compositions to try to capture. What makes it difficult is the amount of people and advertising signage that I tried to avoid.
The last few photos are compositions I like to capture when Iâm in a room with a nice view. Just a solo traveler, listening to slow flowing yet melodic music in the dark while gazing out into the future.
I had some pretty decadent food so if youâd like to see more snapshot and even a crumby picture of Carrot Top shopping in The Forum Shops, the entire photoset can be found here. See you all next year, wherever that may be.
Las Vegas 2019 Select Photos What is there to say about your umpteenth trip to Las Vegas? Especially when you don't gamble or really even drink.
Itâs been a while, hasnât it? Iâve been on a few trips this year but this was the first where I took my camera out after a short break from photography. Turns out that I had some extra vacation to take so I messaged a friend and co-worker in San Diego that Iâd be in town and planned to meet up for dinner at Civico 1845 in Little Italy. Having already visited Chapala, Mexico in February and NYC in October, it was really nice to take flights that were shorter than the time I actually waited in the airport.
What did I eat and how much weight did I happen to gain? Well, I ate some ramen, a matcha donut, Italian food, homemade ice cream, non-traditional tacos, and some pretty standard American breakfasts. I like my American breakfasts. All of it was delectable. Itâs a good thing I walked everywhere since I ate a disgraceful amount of the aforementioned, amazingly rich and delicious food. I actually walked to Balboa Park from Gaslamp. Iâll let anyone from SD tell you how exhausting that just sounds. I actually lost weight, despite all the food I consumed.
One thing I should mention is that I felt like I was the only person in the city not walking a dog. They love their dogs in San Diego. They even have an official town dog. His name was Bum and he lived a life of adventure and of gentlemanly leisure. Good boy, Bum.
I guess itâs time for the photos. Youâll see from the gallery below, I was mostly in the Gaslamp and Marina areas where I then made my way on foot north to Little Italy. The timing and weather were perfect to capture the sunbeams or âGod raysâ and then the sunset on the water. It seemed fitting that I experienced the sunset from Mallory Square in Key West last year and now take in the sunset on the other side of the country in San Diego this year. In the past I would just point my camera and shoot at almost anything that looked interesting. These days Iâm taking less photos but I do think theyâre of better quality. I hope you all enjoy. Next stop, Las Vegas.
Marina
Seagull wonders what traffic is like on the way to Coronado.
Seagull contemplates her life choices.
I photoshopped forks out of their hands.
RuminationâŠ
The last photo is one I always like to take from my hotel room that has a nice view. I donât really watch TV or stare at my phone. Instead opting to just listen to music and stare out the window knowing that this could be the last time I ever see something like this again.
If youâre interested in more photos of my extended weekend in San Diego, all the snapshots and food photos can be found here.
San Diego, California Select Photos 2019 It's been a while, hasn't it? I've been on a few trips this year but this was the first where I took my camera out after a short break from photography.
Goddess of an underwater desert. #photography #model #weownthenightaz #desert #phoenix #arizona #desertbotanicalgarden #nightphotography #night #lights (at Desert Botanical Garden) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtmlcG_Fn04/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=awsmapxoi0nf
Now that I'm done traveling for a while, I can take more pictures for models. Just trying to get back into it now. More to come. #photography #modelaz #phoenix #model #streetphotography #phoenixphotographer #nightphotography #dtphx #arizona #arizonamodel #night #lights #weownthenight_az (at Downtown Phoenix, AZ) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bte4i0Qlg6y/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d3okltnmaopl
As if going to NYC, Miami, Key West, and Providenciales wasnât enough, I spontaneously took one final bonus road trip north to the wonderful little town of Jerome, Arizona. Even after all the countries Iâve been to, sometimes I have more fun on a solo road trip somewhere in Arizona, walking around, taking photos, eating, and just relaxing to some music in a warm hotel room.
I had no real plan on what to do when I got there. No research was performed but I wasnât worried. You can go far away, close to home. The only thing I really knew about Jerome heading into this, was its artist culture, wineries, and haunted history.
The main area of the town can be walked within an hour but if you slow down and take a tour or two, youâll find thereâs a strong, macabre past packed into such a small area. Some seriously messed up and nefarious stuff happened here. I guess thatâs what happens when money is pretty much flowing from the ground in a lawless and remote town. This may as well have been called Vice City or the original Sin City.
The present day Jerome embraces its wicked past and has now become an interesting little town with great dining options and plenty of wine to taste. Iâm not much for wine but I did enjoy every restaurant I patronized and met some really nice proprietors and proprietresses. Itâs worth the trip up from Phoenix and would definitely to go back again.
As you can see, the snow came down with a vengeance on my last day but I made sure to enjoy every bit I could. This was my final trip of 2018. Looking back at all the places and memories I made in such a short period of time, and the people I met and may never see again, sometimes I canât believe how lucky and blessed I am. I donât know how much longer Iâll be able to travel like this so Iâm making sure to never take it for granted. Thanks for coming along for the ride. Cheers everyoneâŠ
Moscow Mule
Bordello
Festive line
Saguaro skeleton
Skeleton driver
Famous flamingos
Cold
Literally open
My own theatre
Jerome Grand
Ghostly
Snow catcher
Ghost City Inn
House of Joy
Trekking
J Mountain
Behold
I made this shot
Snow dunker
Champion
Jerome, Arizona Select Photos 2018 As if going to NYC, Miami, Key West, and Providenciales wasn't enough, I spontaneously took one final bonus road trip north to the wonderful little town of Jerome, Arizona.
Full of Grace. (at Grace Bay Beach) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsmJCYdFXiu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vgsrjj36qpwc
The final destination of a several stop itinerary was to the beautiful island of Turks and Caicos. It was my only international trip of the year and it was a great choice. I had heard rumors of amazing beaches and just how friendly everyone was. It was true about how nice all the locals were to all the unwashed tourists and that really made an impression on me. And, Grace Bay was voted the best beach in the world and I can see why.
Vicky and I stayed at two hotels on the island. One walking distance from Grace Bay and another towards the northern tip of the island in a much more secluded and deserted area. Iâve been on beaches all over the world and that level of seclusion is something Iâve never quite experienced before. It was beautiful and something Iâll never forget.
When I wonder why I havenât been back to The Caribbean in a while, Iâm quickly reminded by the mosquitoes and sandflies that literally swarm on me and figuratively eat me alive. Iâve heard some people have a gene in there body that attracts all the flying, biting bugs and if thatâs a real thing, I must have it. The price of paradise is often paid in bug bites and itchy legs but pain is temporary and memories follow us forever.
Since we were almost exclusively on the beach, most of the photos will be from there. I took some long exposure at the empty resort and made good use of my GoPro in the clear and warm water. I think the last time I swam that far into the ocean may have been last millennium. A time when I had no idea I would travel the world and have such a blessed life.
I made several good memories on this trip. By the looks of things, 2019 could be a good year for travel for me. I still plan on practicing my photography more at home this year as well. Either way, Iâll post what I like and hope youâll join me for the ride. Stay safe out there Vicky and Buddy. I hope you achieve everything you want this year and into the future.
Turks and Caicos 2018 Select Photos The final destination of a several stop itinerary was to the beautiful island of Turks and Caicos.