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Tag: Photography
A Magical Yosemite Valley Maternity Shoot
This photo session has a special place in my heart. Not only did it take place in one of the most beautiful destinations in the world, but it also features my lovely wife + our baby-to-be. Also: If you’re thinking about a Yosemite maternity shoot for you or someone you know, get in touch. So…Surprise...
How I Was Adopted By Monkeys in Bukit Brown, a Singapore Cemetery
Singapore is a gleaming, modern metropolis…but if you dig deep, there is still quite a bit of natural and cultural heritage to be found. Take for example the fascinating old jungle cemetery known as Bukit Brown. Abandoned for many decades, it is the final resting place for many early Chinese pioneers…and currently home to a...
KALANGGAMAN ISLAND: The Best Beach in the Philippines?
During a motorbike tour of the central Philippines, Leyte Gulf Travel and Tours invited me to experience the gem of their province – a stunning island. I had received some inside tips about the sandbar on this island, so I already knew it was a MUST SEE. Here’s my official Kalanggaman island review – Leyte,...
Snorkeling & Diving in Padre Burgos – Leyte, Philippines
I was on an epic motorbike trip around massive Leyte province in the southern Philippines. Along a peaceful, secluded coastline, far removed from the hustle and bustle of Tacloban City, lies Padre Burgos. Humble and unassuming…yet it beckons adventurous divers from around the world. I snorkeled, but joined the dive ship. A lot of fun!...
The Exotic Charm of Caluwayan Beach Resort – Samar, Philippines
As you’ll see in my Caluwayan Beach Resort review, staying here is like being let in on a very good secret…definitely one of the gems of the southern Philippines! It was a long ride on the motorbike. I had come all the way from Bangon Falls in northern Samar, and being the start of the...
A Tour of Tacloban City: Once Defined by Tragedy – Now, Ambition
I was in the Philippines during Typhoon Yolanda. I weathered the storm with a family in Legazpi, about 250kms away from the epicenter, Tacloban City. I volunteered doing repacking afterward, but at the time, was not allowed to visit the city. 3 years later, I finally got my chance. I flew to Leyte province, and...
Yosemite Fall Colors: California’s Autumn in Full Effect (PHOTOS)
Although the Eastern Sierra puts on the best show, I learned that Yosemite Fall Colors are pretty spectacular in their own right! Here are some of my favorite photos from this Autumn season. These were taken in the last week of October. “Leaf Peeping” on The Drive Into The Park You don’t even have to...
Snorkeling @ Agpanabat Sea Turtle Sanctuary – Romblon, Philippines
While on a trip around Romblon Island in the Philippines, I made friends with an animated Italian expat in Romblon town. He insisted that we check out a place on the southern end of the island. I’m glad we did, there were some fascinating coral reefs and underwater caves! Here’s my Agpanabat Turtle Sanctuary review…...
LEYTE, PHILIPPINES: A Motorbike Tour of a Beautiful, Historic Island
I’m not sure why, but somehow I always pictured Leyte as kind of boring…and flat. Instead, as my flight from Cebu prepared for landing in Tacloban, I was shocked to see beautiful, mountainous terrain out the window! Add to that coconut-tree lined white-sand beaches, and you see why my excitement really began to grow…follow along...