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 …
Packs a Punch 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 still hold up in …
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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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Check Prices for Wine Tour & Lunch | Check Prices for Hotels in Palma There’s something about drinking in Spain that’s just extremely satisfying – the wines are typically all of exceptional quality, at a much more affordable cost vs. being back at home in Canada/United States. The island of Mallorca is rich in wineries, …
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Check Prices for Boat Tour & Snorkeling (GetYourGuide) | Check Prices for Hotels in Palma (Expedia) The beautiful waters of Mallorca Island are known for great conditions for snorkelling. After returning from our trip to Hawaii, where we snorkelled amongst the coral and swam next to turtles, we had high expectations coming into Mallorca. We …
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Jack Of All Trades The Sony 24-105mm f4 G OSS is a mouthful to say (or write) and packs a powerful punch in a relatively small package. Often hailed as one of the best and most versatile travel lenses for the Sony full-frame (FE) system, does this still hold up in 2024 with an increased …
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Check Prices for Hotels in Sesimbra (Expedia) | Check Car Rental Prices (Expedia) Sesimbra is a small town ~40-minute drive south of Lisbon, known for its rich heritage rooted in fishing, and visually known in Portugal as a town with gorgeous beaches, and mural artwork in abundance. Sardines, sea bream, sea bass, mackerel, octopus, and …
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Check Prices for Hotels in Lisbon | Check Fado Concert Prices When we stayed in Lisbon, we were lucky enough to stay in the Alfama region, which was home to the fado movement in the second half of the 19th century – given this, of course, we explored the area’s musical history. Fado houses were …