Hakata in Fukuoka is a central transportation hub on Kyushu Island.

If you’re seeking to explore some lesser-known yet incredible parts of the country, you’ll want to steal this Fukuoka 3-Day Itinerary. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but there’s more to Japan than the popular destinations of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto! As part of my two-week trip through Japan, along with Tokyo and […]

Guaranteed First-Timer’s Guide to Visit Fukuoka in 3 Days (Updated 2025)

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Asia Travel, Japan, Travel

Hakata in Fukuoka is a central transportation hub on Kyushu Island.

If you’re seeking to explore some lesser-known yet incredible parts of the country, you’ll want to steal this Fukuoka 3-Day Itinerary. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but there’s more to Japan than the popular destinations of Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto! As part of my two-week trip through Japan, along with Tokyo and […]

Guaranteed First-Timer’s Guide to Visit Fukuoka in 3 Days (Updated 2025)

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Asia Travel, Japan, Travel

The Meganebashi Bridge is a popular photo spot in Nagasaki because it's the only bridge that has two tunnels while the rest have one.

As part of my two-week trip through Japan, along with Tokyo and Fukuoka, this Nagasaki 3-day itinerary breaks down everything to do if you plan a visit. Nagasaki, a city on Kyushu island, became one of two tragic locations where the U.S. dropped atomic bombs during WWII. While fewer tourists visit this hilly city compared […]

Guaranteed First-Timer’s Guide To Visit Nagasaki in 3 Days (Updated 2026)

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Asia Travel, Japan, Travel

The Meganebashi Bridge is a popular photo spot in Nagasaki because it's the only bridge that has two tunnels while the rest have one.

As part of my two-week trip through Japan, along with Tokyo and Fukuoka, this Nagasaki 3-day itinerary breaks down everything to do if you plan a visit. Nagasaki, a city on Kyushu island, became one of two tragic locations where the U.S. dropped atomic bombs during WWII. While fewer tourists visit this hilly city compared […]

Guaranteed First-Timer’s Guide To Visit Nagasaki in 3 Days (Updated 2026)

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Asia Travel, Japan, Travel

Walking the Kanmon undersea pedestrian tunnel is a unique experience during a Japan 14 day itinerary.

It seems like everyone and their mother is traveling to Japan, myself included. If you’re planning a trip to Japan and have 14 days to explore, you’re in for a treat! Note that this only scratches the surface. Japan has so much to see and do that you need a long time to travel there or […]

Guaranteed First-Timer’s Guide to Visit Japan in 14 Days (Updated 2025)

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Asia Travel, Japan, Travel

Walking the Kanmon undersea pedestrian tunnel is a unique experience during a Japan 14 day itinerary.

It seems like everyone and their mother is traveling to Japan, myself included. If you’re planning a trip to Japan and have 14 days to explore, you’re in for a treat! Note that this only scratches the surface. Japan has so much to see and do that you need a long time to travel there or […]

Guaranteed First-Timer’s Guide to Visit Japan in 14 Days (Updated 2025)

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Asia Travel, Japan, Travel

How many steps it takes to walk 32 miles at the Great Saunter.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk the perimeter of Manhattan? This activity in NYC has been a bucket list item of mine for years, and I finally accomplished it at the Great Saunter, a 32-mile “saunter.” Previously, I had always expressed a desire to walk this, but knowing myself, I needed an […]

What To Expect Walking The Great Saunter: 32 Miles Around Manhattan

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New York City, Personal Life, Travel, US Travel

How many steps it takes to walk 32 miles at the Great Saunter.

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk the perimeter of Manhattan? This activity in NYC has been a bucket list item of mine for years, and I finally accomplished it at the Great Saunter, a 32-mile “saunter.” Previously, I had always expressed a desire to walk this, but knowing myself, I needed an […]

What To Expect Walking The Great Saunter: 32 Miles Around Manhattan

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New York City, Personal Life, Travel, US Travel

Corona shot of a total solar eclipse.

What a whirlwind the first quarter of 2024 has been! On April 8, 2024, I witnessed and photographed my first total solar eclipse. It was such an incredible experience! After a month away in Taiwan and Japan, I thought I was going to jump on another plane and head down to Texas to photograph the […]

Mistakes I Made Photographing The Total Solar Eclipse

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Camera Gear, Photography Tips

Corona shot of a total solar eclipse.

What a whirlwind the first quarter of 2024 has been! On April 8, 2024, I witnessed and photographed my first total solar eclipse. It was such an incredible experience! After a month away in Taiwan and Japan, I thought I was going to jump on another plane and head down to Texas to photograph the […]

Mistakes I Made Photographing The Total Solar Eclipse

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Camera Gear, Photography Tips

My home photography studio takes up a corner in my NYC apartment.

When it comes to commercial photography, the image of a large studio space that’s well-equipped often comes to mind. However, such a studio can be costly, whether you somehow have the space at home, it comes with its own rental lease. But fear not! With just one light and a few smart tools, you can […]

DIY Home Photography Studio With One Light (Updated 2026)

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Entrepreneurship, Photography Tips

My home photography studio takes up a corner in my NYC apartment.

When it comes to commercial photography, the image of a large studio space that’s well-equipped often comes to mind. However, such a studio can be costly, whether you somehow have the space at home, it comes with its own rental lease. But fear not! With just one light and a few smart tools, you can […]

DIY Home Photography Studio With One Light (Updated 2026)

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Entrepreneurship, Photography Tips

Chinatown is one of the best places to experience Lunar New Year in NYC.

New York City, one of the most diverse cities in the world, celebrates Lunar New Year with events spread across all five boroughs. Billions, with a B, of people worldwide observe this annual celebration, which follows the lunisolar Chinese calendar. The first new moon of the year marks the beginning of the year, and lasts […]

A Local NYC Guide To Every Lunar New Year Celebration in 2026

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Event Photography, New York City, Photo Spots, Travel, US Travel

Chinatown is one of the best places to experience Lunar New Year in NYC.

New York City, one of the most diverse cities in the world, celebrates Lunar New Year with events spread across all five boroughs. Billions, with a B, of people worldwide observe this annual celebration, which follows the lunisolar Chinese calendar. The first new moon of the year marks the beginning of the year, and lasts […]

A Local NYC Guide To Every Lunar New Year Celebration in 2026

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Event Photography, New York City, Photo Spots, Travel, US Travel

Ghost long exposure photography of a MTA train is the most fun, but also the most frustrating.

When taking pictures, long exposure photography is a technique that allows you to capture the passage of time in a single frame. Long exposure photography involves using a prolonged shutter speed to capture an extended period in a single image. This technique is particularly popular for capturing motion, creating dreamy effects, and transforming mundane scenes […]

The Ultimate Guide to Long Exposure Photography

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Photography Tips

Ghost long exposure photography of a MTA train is the most fun, but also the most frustrating.

When taking pictures, long exposure photography is a technique that allows you to capture the passage of time in a single frame. Long exposure photography involves using a prolonged shutter speed to capture an extended period in a single image. This technique is particularly popular for capturing motion, creating dreamy effects, and transforming mundane scenes […]

The Ultimate Guide to Long Exposure Photography

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Photography Tips

Sitting in a hotel lobby with two weeks worth of clothes packed into a carry-on suitcase.

If you’re anything like me, packing everything in a carry-on is the only way to travel. While it would be ideal to opt for a larger check-in suitcase, I prefer not to play a game of Russian roulette and risk an airline losing my luggage. There are ways to remedy such situations, especially if you […]

Packing 2 Week Essentials In A Carry-On As A Travel Photographer

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Camera Gear, Content Creation, Travel

Sitting in a hotel lobby with two weeks worth of clothes packed into a carry-on suitcase.

If you’re anything like me, packing everything in a carry-on is the only way to travel. While it would be ideal to opt for a larger check-in suitcase, I prefer not to play a game of Russian roulette and risk an airline losing my luggage. There are ways to remedy such situations, especially if you […]

Packing 2 Week Essentials In A Carry-On As A Travel Photographer

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Camera Gear, Content Creation, Travel

Erin stands in front of the colorful Nyhavn waterfront to take pictures, which is a must do during a Copenhagen one week itinerary.

It’s been a minute since I’ve traveled to Scandinavia, but exploring a new country for a week in Copenhagen was the perfect re-entry. The Danish capital consistently ranks as one of the safest and happiest cities in the world, and I have to say it lives up to the hype. The time of year will […]

Copenhagen in One Week: A First-Timer’s Travel Guide (2026 Update)

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Europe Travel, Travel

Erin stands in front of the colorful Nyhavn waterfront to take pictures, which is a must do during a Copenhagen one week itinerary.

It’s been a minute since I’ve traveled to Scandinavia, but exploring a new country for a week in Copenhagen was the perfect re-entry. The Danish capital consistently ranks as one of the safest and happiest cities in the world, and I have to say it lives up to the hype. The time of year will […]

Copenhagen in One Week: A First-Timer’s Travel Guide (2026 Update)

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Europe Travel, Travel

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