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Discover the Forgotten: Urban Spelunking
Urban spelunking is growing in popularity amongst photographers and the more adventurous types everywhere. Known also as Urban Exploration, or UrbEx, urban spelunking involves seeking out and investigating abandoned man-made structures ranging from obsolete subway lines and shuttered factories, to discontinued institutions and tunnels. Really, anything that involves a waiver of responsibility to enter could qualify as a spelunking opportunity. As photographers, we are driven to seek out the unusual. Once you’re done shooting the everyday accessible locals, seeking out urban ruins provides unique opportunities for creativity in your art. Finding locations to explore and shoot takes a little bit of effort – which is why the rewards are so…
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GhostBed Mattress Protector (Review)
If you are moving to a new place then one needs to consider what items one needs to buy, upgrade, or replace. In our case, we have more rooms in our new place than our current one, and luckily enough, we got a hand-me-down bed. The only problem? There’s no mattress protector on the bed we inherited. Good thing GhostBed came to the rescue and offered us a mattress protector in exchange for an honest review. How cool is that? We saved a little bit of money. Yay! GhostBed Mattress Protector (Review) Now note that even though we got a product in exchange for a review, all our opinions are…
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4 ways to stay safe during a European road trip
There is no longer any doubt that Europe is the most popular destination for international tourism. In their 2018 report, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation highlighted that very fact with the statistic that over half of all tourists worldwide, or 672 million people, chose Europe as their travel destination. And why not? With 51 countries, all of which have their own unique cultures, cuisines and climates, with 132 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Western Europe alone, and with a plethora of stable governments which actively promote and encourage tourism, it would seem to be the obvious choice for any wanderer looking to put a few miles under their belt.…
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5 Awesome Facts About Ottawa, Canada
Canada is one of the most amazing countries in the world. It has amazing scenic views, bustling city life, and the best poutine you’ll ever eat. One of the most interesting places in the country is Ottawa, Canada’s capital city. Originally called “Bytown,” this city is one of the most important to the heritage and culture of Canada because of its long history. It is a safe area where there are many jobs available, lots of things to do, and an abundance of interesting individuals to encounter. Here are some facts you might not know about this amazing city. A diverse city One of the greatest qualities of Ottawa is…
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Why You Should Reach Financial Independence
Oh Financial Independence – our biggest long-term goal. Peter and I are in our 30s, and as more and more airline and cruise deals keep popping up, the more of the world we want to see. How will we do that if we’re employed full-time right now? Well, we can’t. Except we vowed that we will, in the future. The thing is, we both refused to leave our jobs and just travel the world full-time and become digital nomads right now. We love our city and state too much to actually leave it for longer periods of time. So, we decided to stick it out with the Financial Independence technique…
