Living in the vast frozenness of North Dakota for the past 13 years has taught me many things. One of the most important things is you need to have a winter survival kit for your car. Things beyond your control happen all the time in the winter You might hit […]
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A Beginners Guide to Manual Photography
Taking photos in manual mode isn’t as scary as it sounds. I pinky promise. For years I’ve shot on automatic mode, stubbornly believing that the camera knew better than the photographer on what settings it should be on to capture stunning images. I even shot on automatic all through my […]
TravelSim: The Best Sim Card for Europe with Data
In today’s modern world staying connected is a must. That’s why many airlines now offer paid in-flight wifi, some even offer free messaging. But what happens when you travel to Europe and need to stay connected all the time. US cell companies will charge an arm and a leg and […]
Flying with a Puppy: 10 Things You Need to Bring
When you are flying with a puppy, there are certain things you need to bring. When I first started traveling with a puppy regularly there was a huge learning curve to it. I knew how to navigate airports well enough and pack my own bags, having to care for a […]
Tips for Flying With a Puppy in Cabin
Flying with a puppy can be stressful for you, your puppy, and your fellow passengers, but it doesn’t have to be. Over the years I have learned what works and what definitely doesn’t. So, here are my tips for flying with a puppy in cabin. Never take your puppy out of […]
How to Pack for a Camping Trip in Death Valley
It is so easy to overpack for a camping trip to Death Valley. Because of that, I wanted to make a guide telling you what you need and what you don’t need in the middle of the desert. Hi, my name is Niki and I am an over-packer. Up until […]
The Night Sky + 7 Tips to Take Galaxy Photos
Here are seven tips to help you take galaxy photos. 1. Freshly Charged Batteries Taking multiple long exposure shots, especially if you have live view on, will drain your battery power fast. Be sure to also have a spare set, just in case you run out of juice in the […]
5 Best Tips to Explore Indian Roads
This is a guest post from Denise at Vintage Rides. Preparing for a road trip in India? Follow our advice to make sure you enjoy your experience at its best. 1. Be careful with the seasons With 3,287 million km² and 1,324 billion inhabitants, India is the 7th biggest country […]
Surviving Winter in North Dakota
If you are planning a trip to North Dakota in the winter, great! I guess. It’s not where I would choose to go (most likely because I’ve walked to class in the winter for years now), especially as it is snowing as I type this and has been snowing for […]
Taking the Light Rail to the Mall of America
So you’re stuck in the Minneapolis airport with a crazy long layover. What do you do? You can explore the Airport Mall, but after years of passing through the airport and seeing all of the same stuff, the Airport Mall gets incredibly repetitive. Another popular option from when I was […]