Great Gardens Grow in Rockford

Great Gardens Grow in Rockford

When we planned our last trip to Rockford, Illinois, we were pleased to find some amazing gardens available to visitors. While very different from each other, they were all fabulous in their own right. Join us for a quick photo trip to four of Rockford’s best. La...
The etiquette of taking photos of real people

The etiquette of taking photos of real people

(Guest post by Andrea Hulme) People in exotic locations can be very photogenic. They are real people, though, going about their day. Taking their photo can be embarrassing for both the photographer and the subject. How can you capture great photos of real people...
3 Road Trip Taboos That Aren’t True

3 Road Trip Taboos That Aren’t True

(Guest post by Danny Thomson) When travelling, particularly if it’s to a foreign destination, it is always smart to do some research before leaving to find out what is considered taboo in the country you will be visiting. While some mistakes might be laughed at,...
Cranberry Township, PA – the center of the universe?

Cranberry Township, PA – the center of the universe?

I’ve been spending a lot of time in Cranberry, PA recently and I began to wonder why? Turns out, Cranberry is in the middle of everything and everywhere I’ve been exploring recently. Chances are you’ve been through here many times and never knew it. If that’s the...
German Christmas Market season starts in Harmony, PA

German Christmas Market season starts in Harmony, PA

The population of Harmony, Pennsylvania quadrupled Saturday, November 9, 2013 as 4,000+ visitors descended into the Weihnachtsmartkt (Christmas Market) being held at the Harmony Museum. Visitors in the area know that they will find some of the most talented artisans...
Arlington National Cemetery – so many stories

Arlington National Cemetery – so many stories

Most everyone associates the name Arlington National Cemetery with the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and JFK’s grave, but there’s so much more to this historic place.  Come along on a photographic afternoon’s stroll through this beautiful park and see how much there is...