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LATEST ARTICLES
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Flat Jack 2.0 – The Challenges of Leveling a Camper in Rugged Terrain
While traveling with my camper, I always crave quiet, secluded places in the wild, avoiding official, crowded campsites as much as possible. Overlanding brings some extra challenges, though. One of them is leveling my camper van to cook and sleep horizontally. Beautiful places in the wilderness are often rugged, sloppy, or hilly terrain. I have…
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Wide-Angle Lenses for Creative Portrait Photography
Wide-angle lenses are typically the best choice for landscape or architecture photography. However, they can also provide unique opportunities in portrait photography. When used creatively, they can produce compelling and dramatic portraits, especially when you want to incorporate more of the environment and provide context for your subject. Wide-Angle-, and Perspective-Distortion One key characteristic of…
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Aursjøvegen: A Quiet, Off-the-Beaten-Path in the Norwegian Wilderness.
Aursjøvegen is a scenic mountain route in Norway. It connects Eikesdalen and Sunndalsøra. It’s one of the country’s hidden gems for those who enjoy breathtaking landscapes and thrilling drives. The road is about 55 kilometers long and is not a national tourist route, which makes it less crowded compared to more famous roads like Trollstigen or the…
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Solo Travelers’ Best Friend: Garmin InReach GPSMAP 67i
Garmin InReach can be a lifesaver in an emergency; that’s out of the question. Nowadays, even the iPhone (iPhone 14 or newer) offers a satellite-based SOS function. Still, I decided to upgrade my equipment with a Garmin GPSMAP 67I, and there are good reasons for it. Check it out in my article. Solo travelers, in…
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Top Reasons to Choose 35mm Lenses for Stunning Portraits
When it comes to choosing the perfect lens for portrait photography, photographers often engage in a continuous debate. While 50mm and 85mm lenses have been traditional favorites, there are compelling reasons to consider the versatile 35mm lens for capturing stunning portraits. Wider Field of View: Adding Depth and Context to Portraits The 35mm lens provides…
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All Terrain Tires for a Camper Van: Is it a Good Investment?
Upgrading to BFGoodrich All-Terrain Tires I’ve spent nearly three years traveling in my camper van, primarily across Scandinavia. Recently, I upgraded my van with all-terrain (AT) tires, and I’d like to share my experiences after using my BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires for one season. My write-up is not a technical review but a personal account of…
