Check Prices at May Trang Villa in Dalat (Expedia) I have very fond memories of my week in Dalat. The food was consistently great, the views were impeccable, the people so delightful. For any one visiting the city, that’s often known to be a travel hotspot for Ho Chi Minh locals (it’s a very short …
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Check Prices for Stays in Tokyo (Expedia) We’ve been to Japan several times but have never experienced a capsule hotel yet. While we were in Tokyo, we were looking for an affordable overnight stay in a relatively luxury capsule, and our searches yielded the Glansit Akihabara. Located right in the heart of Akihabara, off onto …
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Check Prices for Stays in Tokyo (Expedia) The first time we visited Tokyo for our honeymoon, we knew we had to go back again one day. I didn’t anticipate that one day being a year later already! Thanks to the new Zipair route in Vancouver, direct flights to Tokyo have never been cheaper and more …
Check Prices for Stays in Rome (Expedia) We had just flown into Rome two days prior, but the first Sunday of the month was on the horizon and that meant that most of the museums in Rome were going to be free. With the number of museums being free on this one day, it’s nearly …
Check Hotel Prices in Barcelona (Expedia) Planning a trip to Barcelona? Get ready to dive into a city bursting with rich history, stunning architecture, and mouthwatering food. From the iconic Sagrada Família to the bustling markets and beaches, there’s something to charm every traveller in this Catalan gem. Places to Eat Mercat de la Boqueria …
Check Prices for the LA-EA4 Adapter | Check Prices for the eBay Minolta 85mm Link I had about a day of free time during a work conference in Seattle, Washington, and armed with my trusty Minolta 85mm f1.4 (which I miss dearly at the moment), I got to work taking some shots at the beautiful …
Check Prices for Hotels in Lisbon | Check Prices for the Sony 24-105mm f4 Lens Sintra, a town nestled in the Serra de Sintra mountains, is a short drive from Lisbon. Best known for the Pena Palace, Quinta de Regaleira, and the Moorish Castle, the National Palace rests in the center of the town and …
Check Prices for the Sony RX100V (New/Used) The Sony RX100V has long had a reputation in the portable camera community for punching far above its weight class (in terms of size, and literal weight). With the rise of smartphones improving their image sensors, and the introduction of other small-format portable cameras, does the Sony RX100V …
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Check Hotel Prices in Porto (Expedia) When it comes to first-time destinations in Europe, Portugal isn’t often at the top of the list for new visitors. France, Italy, Greece, Spain, and even Germany, may come first to mind. Our visit to Portugal consisted mostly of Lisbon and Porto, with small day trips in between, and …
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Check Car Rental Prices in Mallorca (Kayak) The town of Valldemossa is beautifully nestled in the Tramuntana mountains on the island of Mallorca. Its exact age isn’t 100% known, but it can be attributed to ~123 BC, making this historic town, (very) historic. What Makes Valldemossa Special? With its age, comes a lot of history. …
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