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Posted by doug on May 4, 2012

Sony Bloggie Live camcorder – hands-on review

Could this be the best USB camera to replace the Flip? If you are looking for a small HD video camera, you’ll certainly want to look at Sony’s latest in a line of hi-def camcorders, the Bloggie Live (Model MHS-TS55.) From pristine 1080p recording to 12MP stills to being able to wirelessly broadcast Read more...Share...

Posted by doug on Apr 5, 2012

Best places to bike – Quebec

Just outside the city there's an island to discover Quebec is one of the best places to go for vacation for a hundred reasons or more, but with the weather becoming so mild, bike riding for 2012 ought to be near the top of your list for spring travel. Read on because there’s a little known gem Read more...Share...

Posted by doug on Mar 14, 2012

Come see my editorial photo galleries

Doug Bardwell's photo library spans 30+ years of travel, construction, aerials and animal photos with a smattering of video. Check it out at my Zenfolio gallery site. Read more...Share...

Posted by doug on Mar 13, 2012

The seven best accessories for your iPhone4 or iPhone4S

These gadgets will rock your iPhone After the CES 2012 show, I came back and assembled a list of the best iPhone cases and accessories I saw at the show. If you want a protective case, a battery extender case or a way for your iPhone to improve its music playing characteristics; I’ve got seven recommendations. If Read more...Share...

Posted by doug on Mar 8, 2012

Tiffen Dfx 3.0 – for your creative side

Newest version of Tiffen Dfx simulates 2,000+ glass filters, lenses, film grains and more Back in the “good old” days, photographers had to choose which filters they were going to pack on each assignment and chances are the one you needed might not have made the cut. Today with digital processing, Read more...Share...

Posted by doug on Dec 28, 2011

18 Best ways to enjoy your trip to Chile

It could be the best trip of your life. Lonely Planet put Santiago in the top-ten city destinations for 2012. There's also Valparaiso, the Atacama desert, Pucon and Torres del Paine in Patagonia to enjoy. Click on the slideshow link below to see some of my favorites from my last trip there. http://dbhas.info/18ChileWeb Related Read more...Share...

Posted by doug on Nov 15, 2011

Destination – African Adventures

Staying at Inn onRupurara in Zimbabwe puts the game drive in your backyard If you’re looking for the most adventures available in oneplace, the Inn on Rupurara should be on your radar. Situated in an area ofZimbabwe known as the Eastern Highlands, the inn itself is a green jewel in anecklace of Read more...Share...

Posted by doug on Jul 6, 2011

Seeing red at the Boi Bumba festival in Brazil

Parintins, Amazonas was all charged up this past weekend for the annual Boi Bumba festival. Boi, which is the Portugese word for ox, is the main character in three nights of folklore presentations in the Brumbodromo (stadium built for the Boi Bumba.) While many people attend Carnival in Read more...Share...