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    Asia,  Destinations,  Japan,  Travel Tips

    The 5 Best Things I Packed for Japan | An Essential Japan Packing List

    Packing for any trip can be a challenge, but Japan has some unique packing needs that I’ve not encountered for any other trip I’ve taken so I’m sharing my essential Japan Packing List. Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Japan Packing List Keychain Coin Organizer Japan is still a very cash-based country and you end up with so. many. yen! As someone who rarely pays with cash and is unfamiliar with Japanese currency, this keychain coin…

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    Florida,  North America,  Photography,  United States

    Hutchinson Island, Florida In Film

    Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. On my recent trip to Hutchinson Island, Florida, I shot a roll of Amber D400 Color Negative film and the warm, moody vibes fit the nostalgic beach look so well. I started my photography a long, long, longlonglonglong time ago on film cameras. I spent my high school and college years shooting with a Pentax K-1000 camera and developing TMAX film in the darkroom. Recently I got the itch and…

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    Central America,  Overwater Bungalows,  Panama

    What It’s Like to Stay in Bocas Del Toro Overwater Bungalows

    I recently returned from staying in Bocas Del Toro Overwater Bungalows and I’ve got to be honest, when you think of staying in an overwater bungalow, Panama is not the first place that comes to mind! Located off the northeast coast of Panama, the province of Bocas del Toro is home to nine islands and numerous affordable overwater bungalows. These accommodations combine luxury with reasonable pricing, ensuring that affordability does not compromise the experience. After my recent trip to Bocas del Toro overwater bungalows, I thought I would share the experience, as well as some pros and cons, of staying in an overwater bungalow in Panama. Discover Bocas del Toro…

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    Central America,  Panama

    What It’s Like to Sail Panama’s San Blas Islands

    My friends and I booked tickets to Panama semi-impulsively because the flights were super reasonable (around $300). Once we started planning, we knew that we wanted to spend less time in the city and more time in the islands. Specifically the San Blas Islands. Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Located off the east coast of Panama in the Caribbean Sea, San Blas, officially called Guna Yala (or Kuna Yala) is an Indian country that has…

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    Albuquerque,  Hot Air Balloons,  New Mexico,  New Mexico,  North America,  United States

    What I Spent In 5 Days at the Albuquerque New Mexico International Balloon Fiesta

    Affiliate links are included in this article. Any affiliate is a resource I use and recommend. If you click on a link and use their services or make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. The Albuquerque New Mexico International Balloon Fiesta has been on my bucket list for probably 20 years and by a bit of dumb luck I ended up checking this one off the list during the AIBF’s 50th anniversary in 2022. The event takes place over nine days in October, featuring various exciting activities such as mass ascensions and specialty glow events. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t a cheap trip, but I’ve…