Month: June 2018

how to meet people when you travel

How you doing, baby? Connect with [non-cheesy] people as you travel solo

Figuring out how to meet people when you travel is one of the hardest but most enjoyable aspects of being a solo traveler. Going beyond checklist tourism to actually experiencing the local customs and culture firsthand. As a solo traveler, you’re in a good position to gain entry into the local community. It’s much easier […]

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Eiffel tower, viewed from a park. Photo courtesy of P.S.

Shot from a Canon: June 24, 2018

The Eiffel Tower viewed from a park across the Seine. Built in 1889 for the World’s Fair, nearly 7 million visitors ascend the tower every year. Despite its current popularity, it originally drew significant criticism. For example, Artists against the Eiffel Tower described its potential impact on the cityscape in ruinous terms. They wrote, “. […]

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Twice Twist sculpture by artist Keizo Ushio. Located along the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk.

Shot from a Canon: June 17, 2018

This 2012 sculpture, Twice Twist, sits on a bluff just south of Bondi Beach, Australia. Called Oushi Zokei in Japanese, the name is an anagram of the artist’s own name, Keizo Ushio. According to a study of Ushio and his works, the words “Oushi Zokei” in Japanese can be interpreted in a variety of ways. […]

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Photo taken from a train of the rain in Spain falling mainly on the plain.

Shot from a Canon: June 10, 2018

Photo taken from a train of the rain in Spain falling mainly on the plain. Well done, Professor Higgins. Well done!

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Parade of "pointus" fishing boats during the Nice Festival du Port 2018.

Shot from a Canon: June 3, 2018

Parade of traditional “pointus” fishing boats during the Nice Port Festival, June 9, 2018. Pointus boats derive their name from their pointed stern and tall bow sprit (“pointu” means “sharp” in French). These little boats were originally powered by latin sails and by oars, but now use standard motors when fishing the Mediterranean.

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