Crossing the Heart of Africa – a book review

Taking an incredibly long and dangerous journey is for most people, something to daydream about. Hiking through wild jungles, trying to communicate with unfriendly natives and avoiding crippling diseases is not an endeavor to be taken lightly. To plan it three or four...

Quebec–you’ll wished you stayed longer

Québec is a hard place to define. It’s a combination of so many facets.  It’s a combination of French and English cultural influences, thriving in a decidedly North American setting. It’s a combination of Upper and Lower Town, separated by great...

One key unlocks it all – Longboat Key

See update 3-19-2024 at https://dougbardwell.com/db/2024/03/19/one-key-unlocks-it-all-longboat-key-redux-2024/ The holidays are over and many snowbirds will be looking to get out of the frigid climes. Everyone expects the people of Cleveland and Buffalo to start...

Eye-Fi Pro X2 memory card – extended review

Every once in a while, something revolutionary hits an industry – hopefully for the better. Such is the impact of the Eye-Fi memory cards for digital cameras. The newest in their line, the Pro X2 is an absolutely astounding combination of 8 GB of memory, WiFi support,...