Pro Pad for the heaviest camera/lens combinations

Pro Pad for the heaviest camera/lens combinations

One of the downsides to fast lenses is their weight.  Add a decent sized DSLR, maybe with an auxiliary battery pack and you’ve got yourself a heavy load. If you read my prior reviews of the Capture Clip system by Peak Design, (Version One and Version Two) you know I...
You call that a souvenir?

You call that a souvenir?

What do you bring back from vacation? Souvenirs. Tchotchkes. Mementos. Gifts for the family. Whatever you call them, most people can’t go on a vacation without bringing something home to memorialize the trip. Check in most airport shops, cruise ship shops or downtown...
Victoria Falls has great hotel choices – how to choose?

Victoria Falls has great hotel choices – how to choose?

In addition to all the activities available at Victoria Falls, you’ve got another big decision to make. Where will you spend the night? Depending on your preferences, there are a number of choices that all carry the “highly recommended” rating by DougBardwell.com...
What’s the secret in Victoria Falls?

What’s the secret in Victoria Falls?

With thousands upon thousands of visitors coming to Victoria Falls each year, why are they attracted and why do they keep coming back? Search high or search low, search fast or search slow, search wet or search dry…let’s see if we can’t find out why. HIGH 111-meter...
Travel Zimbabwe – 15 more things to know

Travel Zimbabwe – 15 more things to know

On my last trip to Zimbabwe, I discovered a dozen things you really need to know before you go. If you haven’t read that, you find 12 Things To Know About Traveling in Zimbabwe here. Now, with this second trip, there’s even more to share to ensure your best experience...