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Ten Days in Middle-Earth: A Lord of the Rings Pilgrimage Through New Zealand (and a Pitstop in Fiji)

  • May 11, 2026
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Ten days through New Zealand chasing Hobbiton, Mount Doom, glowworms, yellow-eyed penguins, and Milford Sound, plus a Fiji pitstop on the way home.
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Five Days in Australia: Sydney, a New Drone, and the Kindest Country I’ve Visited

  • May 5, 2026
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Five days in Sydney with a new drone, a couple of koalas, and the surprising sense of social unity that made me want to come back.
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Belize, the Blue Hole, and a Border-Hopping Day Trip to Tikal

  • May 3, 2026
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A Cessna flight over the Great Blue Hole, a border-hopping day trip to Tikal, and the unique Kriol-Caribbean culture that makes Belize unlike anywhere else.
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Whats the perfect camera for you

What’s the Perfect Camera for you in 2026!?

  • May 2, 2026
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Fuji X100 VI Review: Why I Sold the ‘Perfect’ Compact Camera

  • May 2, 2026
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The Fuji X100 VI is a beautifully crafted compact camera with a lot going for it — but after spending real time with it, I ultimately sold mine. It’s a great camera, but it wasn’t the right camera for me, and there are some genuine drawbacks worth knowing about before you drop this kind of
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Peru and Panama Travel log

Peru and Panama Travel Guide: Machu Picchu & Panama City

  • January 30, 2026
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Panama gave me a healthy mix of both. One country pulled my eyes upward toward stone and sky. The other pulled them outward toward water and skyline. By the time I got home, my camera roll was a mess and my notebook was full, which is usually how I know a trip was worth taking.
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Patagonia Travel Log

Windswept Horizons: Complete Patagonia Travel Guide for Adventure Seekers – Glaciers & Mountains

  • July 10, 2025
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The wind was the first thing I noticed. It wasn’t just a breeze; it was a force of nature—howling, unrelenting, alive. As I stepped off the tiny plane in El Calafate, Argentina, it greeted me like an old friend who had been waiting impatiently. It was my first taste of Patagonia, and it immediately stripped
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Mexico City Travel Guide

72 Hours in Mexico City: Ultimate Travel Guide with Food, Culture & Attractions

  • July 6, 2025
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I’ve been pretty bogged down with work lately so I am playing catch-up with my 2025 travels. Here is a recap of a trip I did to Mexico City in March of 2025! When I planned my trip to Mexico City, I knew it would be a whirlwind of history, culture, and incredible food—but nothing
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Oahu Travel log

Hawaii: The Perfect Escape to Reignite a Passion for Photography

  • March 13, 2025
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Last week, I found myself in desperate need of inspiration. As a photographer, creativity can ebb and flow, and sometimes, the best way to reignite that passion is to step away from the familiar and immerse oneself in nature’s raw beauty. Hawaii turned out to be the perfect destination for this rejuvenation. From the moment
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2024 Travel Journal (Belated) – 13 Countries & Fresh Perspectives

  • February 14, 2025
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Hindsight is always 20/20. I love writing and sharing my photos, but in the whirlwind of a year filled with travel, escapism, and personal growth, I completely forgot to do both. Now, as I sit down to reflect, I realize how much I want to document the places I’ve been, the moments I’ve captured, and
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Dhaval Patel

I have two passions: Writing & Photography. My goal is to inspire and encourage others to get out into nature with a book in hand and a pad of paper and pencil — it’s a beautiful and enlightening experience. Oh ya... also, bring a camera!

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  • Ten Days in Middle-Earth: A Lord of the Rings Pilgrimage Through New Zealand (and a Pitstop in Fiji) May 11, 2026
  • Five Days in Australia: Sydney, a New Drone, and the Kindest Country I’ve Visited May 5, 2026
  • Belize, the Blue Hole, and a Border-Hopping Day Trip to Tikal May 3, 2026
  • What’s the Perfect Camera for you in 2026!? May 2, 2026
  • Fuji X100 VI Review: Why I Sold the ‘Perfect’ Compact Camera May 2, 2026
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  • Ten Days in Middle-Earth: A Lord of the Rings Pilgrimage Through New Zealand (and a Pitstop in Fiji)
  • Five Days in Australia: Sydney, a New Drone, and the Kindest Country I’ve Visited
  • Belize, the Blue Hole, and a Border-Hopping Day Trip to Tikal
  • What’s the Perfect Camera for you in 2026!?
  • Fuji X100 VI Review: Why I Sold the ‘Perfect’ Compact Camera