My parents were quite the traveling duo back in their day and when they had kids, they didn’t want their life style to change that much. Giving up adventure simply wasn’t an option. My parents brought my brother and I on long cycling journeys, road trips and vacations of walking and transit. But there came a point where my parents decided to switch things up and try a new method of travel. Canoeing. We had two canoe trips in different stages of youth. The first on the Bowron lakes, the second on the Rideau Canal.
On our first canoe trip, I was twelve years old and my brother was nine. We had experience camping and traveling light with only necessary equipment. But the trip was not a smooth sailing success.
We were canoeing around the Bowron lakes, planning on completing it in eight days in August. The week we went was strategically chosen by my parents with the intention of going after the bugs had disappeared. Unfortunately, due to a wet year, our timing was miscalculated, and we left in peak bug season. This gave the trip a sour tone as we were bobbared with bites from blood thirsty bugs. We were confined to long pants in the heat and our tents in the evening to avoid the flies. As a child, this made me feel uncomfortable and itchy. And having lots of energy, being caged in a tent gave no relief to my boredom. Especially when stuck in a tent with my younger, equally frustrated, brother. I have memories of us comparing our bites together, trying to identify the type of bug that had bit us from the bite mark it had left behind.
My brother and I had also discovered the joy of portaging on this trip, which is inevitable unless you plan on staying in one body of water for your entire trip. For those who don’t know, portaging is when you carry your canoe from one body of water to another. My family had rented wheels to push the canoes with. This was an important decision as one cannot carry their belongings in the canoe as they are carrying it. My family set all our belongings in four large packs to divide the work. My brother and I wouldn’t have been able to carry a large pack along with carrying our share of the canoe. The wheels made it possible to carry everything in one trip, which was important for the longer hikes. However, from a child on vacation’s perspective it was flat out awful. My brother and I complain out it to this day, yet the experience did not kill us and probably “built a lot of character”. If you are looking for advice for your own trip, research the portages you will attempt ahead of time and make sure your kids will be able to handle them.
The week we chose had the strangest weather. Each day had a mixture of sun, rain and lightning storms. Once we were caught in a torrential rain storm while out in our canoes and we were in a part of the lake where there was no place to dock. We continued on looking for a campsite to stop at, but found none. We put on our rain coats while in the canoes and the water soaked through the rest of our clothes. When the rain stopped, we finally found a place to stop. Which commenced the drying out of all of our belongings. One night a lightning strike started a forest fire further up the mountain. Fire burns up, it eventually put itself out. I had heard shouts of “fire, fire!” but had thought I had imagined it. I did not tell my parents about this huge potential threat, so this fire was confirmed by other paddlers we met later on. But this left my family and I question in reflection, what would we have done if it did become a dangerous situation.
Kids under 13 will not paddle. No matter what you do to entice them. On the Bowron trip, my paddle barely touched the water as I left the hard work to the parent who was sharing the canoe that day. My brother was the same and it was true to all the other families with kids we ran into along the way. This did, however, change on the second family canoe trip along the Rideau Canal. This time I was sixteen and had the realization that A) the trip moves faster when you canoe like you are supposed to and B) I need to pull my own weight and not burden the family. Thinking back on it, I do believe some maturity is also involved. When I was younger it was easy to fall into a rhythm on our bike trips as pedaling is easy to do it almost becomes mindless. Paddling requires more effort in both skill and determination. My arms are weaker than my legs, so it was harder to maintain top effort for hours on end. Above that, focus was the real killer. As a younger kid I was distracted, and the repetition of paddling never held my attention for long. At sixteen I had the ability to repeat the tedious task for hours and actually came to enjoy it. It almost become a form of mediation where I could turn my brain off or lose it to thought. A few days into the Rideau trip, an hour started to feel like ten minutes which I had never experienced before.
The Rideau trip was noticeably different with the lack of flies and a solution for avoiding portages. The Rideau canal has lock stations that brings boats up or down the different elevations of the canal. Besides that, we had a few insistences of rain. At night we viewed a few lightning storms. But the Rideau Canal is also different in nature from the Bowron lakes. The Rideau canal goes through many towns meaning we could eat at a restaurant or spend a few days in a motel. It was much more of a luxurious trip.
Reflecting back on these trips, I do remember the good memories despite the obvious faults. The Bowron lakes had beaches of smooth, flat rocks. Paired with the calm lakes, it was the perfect environment for skipping rocks. My brother and I would spend hours practicing the perfect skipping techniques. I managed to get a rock to skip thirteen times. Our contact with wildlife was very special as well. One night I woke up in the middle of the night to hear a moose wadding in the shallow water of the lake our tents were set up beside. Another day we spotted a moose and paddled up to it until it completely filled a photo in our camera. I was the proud photographer. Our final encounter with moose was when we saw a mother emerge from the water with her calves on the shore. The Rideau Canal gave me peace and also appealed to my love of history. It is the same route the Voyageurs took in their day. Although it took them three days while it took my family twelve days, including rest days.
Despite the highs and the lows, Canoeing gave me an experienced that opened my eyes to another aspect of life. One lacking luxury I had taken for granted. I learned how capable I can be. It gave me perspective which other kids never have the chance to experience. And even with the shortcomings of the canoe trip that I experienced, I didn’t die so how much can I complain really?
Flying for the First Time? What to Expect and Advice.
Planes can be intimidating, especially when you have never flown before. But there are times when plane trips are unavoidable, so you must prepare yourself. The first step is understanding what flying is like, and step two is deciding what measures you will take to ensure the best flight possible.
Flying doesn’t feel like anything. Airplanes move at a constant velocity, which means you don’t feel anything, except for take off and landing as well as turbulence. This means that most of your flight will feel like waiting in a stationary room for hours (with a crazy view). Take off and landing is another story however. You will feel the plane’s speed as you either rise or land. I always find that this part is kind of like an amusement park ride. Flights can be cramped, and the taller you are, the less space you seem to have. If you ever feel claustrophobic, feel free to take a walk up the aisle (when you are allowed) and take some deep breaths. Now, if you have a fear of heights, you may be in a different situation. I have an irrational fear of heights myself and this fear restricts me from many activities, like climbing on playgrounds or crossing bridges. Yet, for some reason, planes never seem to bother me. I have no idea why, may be due to my early flight experiences, but I cannot be sure that this won’t effect others. I have only one insistence on a plane where I ever felt afraid due to this fear. I don’t know what triggered this response, but my best ways to avoid this is to stay distracted the entire time and not think too hard about my exact location in the sky. Flying isn’t that bad when it comes down to it.
Here is my advice to new flyers:
1) Bring distractions
Whether you have claustrophobia, fear of heights or just generally nervous, distractions can help make the trip seem easier and more manageable. Some planes have TV’s right in the seats, but many airlines are taking them out so bringing your own stuff is important. Distractions can be books, music, newspapers, crosswords, movies and TV shows (make sure they are downloaded before hand, depending on your flight you will either have no Wi-Fi, or you will have to pay). My most important distraction is gum. This simple distraction can be done everywhere, and can be calming if you need to fidget. I highly recommend it.
2) Don’t expect to sleep
Unless you are confident in your ability to fall asleep everywhere, you may struggle to sleep on the plane. This is definitely a down side to flying, especially when you have a red eye flight. You have limited space, the seats barely recline and it is flat out uncomfortable. I have gone on flights expecting to sleep through its entirety, but it always becomes a torturous restless lack of sleep. I now go on to planes with an open mind regarding sleep. If I happen to fall asleep, that great, but I won’t force myself because I know it simply won’t happen that way. This is better when I get off the plane since I am in a better mood and sleep deprived, then mad I couldn’t sleep sleep deprived. Consider what will be best for you.
3) Consider everything you may need on the flight
Now, there is a balance here as way too many passengers over pack then take up more then their share of the overhead cubbies. But if you are on a long flight, you may need snacks. Overnight? A light blanket or small pillow could help out a lot. Everything they sell on planes is over priced (which is annoying when you consider the expensive nature of the ticket to be there in the first place) so bringing your own stuff can do a lot of good. Look up what you are allowed to bring through customs when planning for bringing snacks. Food in airports tends to be very expensive. The only airport where food is reasonably priced (that I know of) is YVR, were the have rules in place. Yet best to be prepared, you will be flying for a while.
When you really get down to it, flying isn’t that bad. Who knows, maybe the plane will take off and you’ll be perfectly fine? I’ve seen it happen many times before. I hope you have a peaceful and safe flight!
Visiting Hawaii for Christmas
Winter break is always a popular travel time, and despite the crowds, sometimes you need to take advantage of the holiday season. And if you are looking to escape the cold, Hawaii may be the perfect destination for you! And from my own experience, I’ll will tell what you can expect from Hawaii at Christmas time.
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Deciding Where to Go
Hawaii has many different islands, with different appeals. When choosing, keep in mind of what you want from your trip. If you want a relaxing vacation where you don’t do much but hang out at the beach compared to wanting a trip going to different attractions, will effect the island you’ll want to visit. When I went last year, my family split our trip on to two islands. Maui is a great island to visit if you want to relax at the breach. Maui has amazing beaches that are near hotels and other accommodation. While there are many activities to do, like surfing or zip lining, the main attraction is hanging out on the beach. This is a popular spot for Canadians to travel to. It almost seems like every tourist you talk to is Canadian, and my family ran into many friends from home. The other island I visited was the big island. This island has more tourist attractions, with includes volcanos and culture. Research the islands before you book, to make sure your visiting an island that will be perfect for your vacation.
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Booking ahead of time
Hawaii is a super popular place, and is especially busy during winter break when family have time off. To sucre plane tickets and accommodation you may have to book months in advance, especially if you want to go and stay at a nice place.
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The experience
Hawaii is a warm and welcoming place. I arrived on boxing day, so I didn’t get the Hawaii christmas experience like a few friends do every year, but from the aftermath I saw, there wasn’t much. Don’t expect a christmas setting when you arrive, because you will be disappointed. My personal view is that Hawaii doesn’t need the decoration, but if it is important to you can make your stay more christmassy but doing your own activities. decorate your hotel room. Wear christmas shirts.Bring a few gifts to exchange on christmas day. whatever you want. Hawaii is always a fun time, especially if you are with the right people. I went with my family and brought along relatives to join us and we had a great time. Our time in Maui was laid back, spending all our time at the beach with several shaved ice breaks. When we went to the big island, we stayed in Kona. Everyday we would drive somewhere new. To new beaches or to the volcanos we had a great time.
There is a reason Hawaii is so popular. The weather is warm as well as the water. The island is beautiful and stepping on to the island for the first time is like stepping into travel magazine. It is even relaxing in its busy seasons. Hawaii is a great destination to travel to.
Travel to Understand History
My go to tourist location is always a historical spot or a museum. Maybe its a habit I’ve gotten from my parents who have dragged me to everything educational, from old battle fields to Winston Churchill museums. Or maybe my love of history in general has made me fond of these experiences.
Travel can be eyeopening, it is my favourite way of learning about the world. And from my experiences of learning over the years, my knowledge of history has expanded greatly. I have eaten lunch in Place of Versailles, pretended to throw tea into the Boston harbour, and have walked along Juno beach (one of the five D-Day beaches). When you visit some where, you have a chance to discover the current culture and appearance, you can also learn about some of the reasons on why its like that today.
I have so many memories from visiting museums and historical sites. Depending on where you go, you will experience shock, awe or pure interest. Walking around old gold mine towns like Barkerville, Canada or Ballarat, Australia. Visiting the monument on Vimy ridge. There is so much to experience, and every little thing counts. I’ve seen one of Napoleons hats in person, and Laura Seacord’s house, which I consider to be two special experiences.
History provides a sense of reason when looking at todays world, and explaining why its like this today. It can expand your world view. In class, I always have more historical events to reference because of all the traveling I’ve done. Knowledge is always a good thing.
Historical sites are also a great activity, even if you aren’t interested in the learning aspect. Old buildings can be beautiful and the tours make you feel like you are truly visiting your destination. My suggestion is to always make room for these experiences when you are away.
Halloween Themed Travel in Canada
The time has come again, October and its high light of Halloween. And If you reside in Canada or happen to be in the area, this can be a great time to take advantage of what the session has to offer.
Organized halloween events.
Depending where you are staying, there could be different events going on. Look up whats going on through out through out the month, or the time you are staying. There can be great oppertuntites available for children and everyone else. In Vancouver, last year the police museum held a movie night in their morgue. be creative in where you search.
Ghost walks
Nearly every city has some sort of night time ghost walk. I have attended one when I was in ottawa and it was a fun night time activity that was informative as well as creepy. We also saw sites we other wise wouldn’t have visited, like an old prison.
Haunted Towns
Visit a haunted place! Canada has many so you can look up places closest to you! Barkerville BC is one of these haunted places. It’s story was featured in one of the Haunted Canada books with multiple ghosts to possible see. I swear I had my own ghostly experience, but you don’t have to believe me. You can go see if you can experience on for yourself!
Halloween
Halloween is very popular in Canada, and it is open to everyone. If you are from a country that does not celebrate halloween, I recommend you try. Its a fun night, although the concept may seem odd. If you are new, I suggest you go with someone who knows what they are doing, as you will get the best experience possible. But if you need a run down on how it works, 1. Dress up in a costume 2.bring a basket or a pillow case to carry your candy 3.halloween does not have an official start time. people usually start going when it starts getting dark, and small children go earlier. 4.knock on a door and say “trick or treat”, accept the candy offered and remember to say thank you!
The Underrated Town of Salem
On my trip to Boston I got to spent one of my mornings and afternoons at Salem. Salem is famous for its rich American history and the witch trials. Salem’s most popular tourist season is Halloween, but this wonderful town is still nice to visit any other time of the year.
I visited in mid March, not expecting much, and I ended up having a blast! Salem has an aesthetic that is uniquely their own and it makes this city exciting to see. With old architecture, Salem is a charming town with many stories to tell. The large willow trees and the beautiful ocean side to admire. If you are taking a tour, like I was, there is a rule where you must have a salem tour guide show you around. This is a good thing as this tour guide is likely more informed then the one who took you there. The woman we had take us around the city had lived there her entire life and was passionate about the history and the buildings that make Salem great. She made the tour more personal when she mentioned that she was a descendant of one of the victims of the trials. Although she did have some confusion when engaging Canadians (she asked if we were obsessed with “Tom Hortons”), she was entertaining and engaging.
The entire town is charming. You don’t have to go on a tour to enjoy salem. There are many attractions to visit just on your own. The House of Seven Gables was interesting and worth doing, even if you are not informed of its story.
The is graveyards and memorials you can visit. The are also museums and cute shops to check out. My friends and I ate lunch at Red’s cafe. The people there were wonderful and nice, which was refreshing as they treated us like people and not the rotten teenager treatment we had been getting. And The food was amazing, my friends even ordered take out so they could eat it again later! 
We left way to soon to fully enjoy the town, which I regret. I would return in a heart beat and spend a day or two there. This town is an underrated get away that you’ll definitely enjoy if halloween is your favourite celebration or you like history and charming towns!
Traveling with School Groups (the how to)
Schools can offer great opportunities to travel. I was given opportunities in elementary and high school and took advantage of them. It was a nice chance to travel with people who wasn’t family, and also gave me experience with traveling with people I don’t know very well. If you get a chance to travel with school, there are some travel tips you should keep in mind to have the best experience possible.
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Rooming with friends and/or classmates
Accommodation is a must with every trip and no matter what form of shelter your trip offers you will have to share with your friends or classmates. This can be quite fun as you get the chance to share a room or a tent with people you usually don’t travel with, creating an unique experience or a great memory. However, there are a few downsides. All your friends may not fit in one room or tent, forcing you to split up. You may not have enough friends to fill a room, meaning you have to share with someone your are not close to. Do not fear if this happens. If you have too many friends you can have a civil conversation where you all decide how to split up. If you have to share with some classmates the best way to handle the situation is to just accept it. This can be a good way to make a friend or just to know someone better.
New York Now if you do have to share a room with an unknown classmate one of the best ways to co exist is to communicate. Talk about preferences, for an example say if you want a system to keep your living spaced organized or if you want to set up an alarm to wake the room in the morning. Try to be courteous. simply gestures like keeping all your stuff together instead of all over the place can help the atmosphere be a little less crazy. If you and your temporary roommates have reached a point where you don’t get along remember that this arrangement isn’t for long. You just have to survive until the end of the trip and you will never have to share a room with that person again. Keep in mind these are only sleeping arrangements. Most of the time you barely get anytime to sleep much less to socialize.
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Keeping up with group
When traveling with a large group there will be a lot of attendance checks in order not to lose anyone. First tip is if your teacher decides to do count offs, write your number on your hand. This way you won’t become “that person” who always forgets their number. Also always have a watch on hand, even if it is just a phone. On most school trips will give you free time to explore, and give you a time and a place to meet up after. Always arrive on time or earlier, this will help the group avoid delays. In my experience there have been many times where everyone is waiting for a small group of students who arrive late, making us all late to the next event and it is frustrating. Always keep up with the group.
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Talk to the teachers/ tour guides
Your school group is a team on this adventure and everyone should have a say on how to make the experience more enjoyable. On my school trips I have talked to the teachers with preferences about the schedule and have changed the plan on the fly. This is great when the whole group is involved, too. When I was on a school trip in New York we were supposed to have lunch in a train station, which was crowded with rushing people and seemed to be a perfect place for pick pockets. We all convinced the tour guide to take us directly to the hotel as we were all tired and grumpy from the travel and we were happy just to eat lunch at the fast food places down the street of the hotel. Communication is good!
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Experience everything
One of my favourite expressions for traveling is “You can sleep when your dead”. I live by this with every trip. When an extra opportunity arises, say an optional outing, I agree to it no matter what I’m feeling, whether I’m tired or sore. Travel is time limited and you are there to experience. The smallest weirdest outings can sometimes be the most memorable, and regardless you will regret missing it later.
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remember to have fun!
It’s your trip too. Save up and prepare since a trip like this, good or bad, is a trip you will be talking about years from now.
Traveller’s Weaknesses
Every person’s their own boundaries and weaknesses when travelling. This could be a fear, comfort zones or being a picky eater. These weaknesses are important to recognize to ensure you have the best trip possible. Through many trips I have discovered my own weaknesses and strategies to help get over them. Some common weaknesses are:
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Fears and Phobias
Fears and phobia’s may be the most troubling to deal with on a trip. They interfere with activities and sometimes travelling itself. If you have any fears you might want to research how they will effect you on your trip. If you have a phobia, it is best to prepare strategies in case you end up facing your fear. My own personal phobia is heights (I don’t know why I named my blog new heights travel, it’s ironic). This phobia prevents me from enjoying tall attractions. When faced with a situation like this, there are two options to choose from. You can face your fear, or you can not. I usually choose to face my fear with the knowledge that I will freak out and have to leave as soon as possible. I have done this many times, I spent a full minute on the top of the Empire State building before I had to call it quits. If you choose not to face your fear, don’t feel bad. You just saved yourself from paying an admission fee, and I believe the view from the bottom is just as good as the view from the top.
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Temperature
Travelling to a different climate can be difficult to adjust to. If you don’t live in a place that has extreme heat or cold, you may be in for a shock. Heat stroke or frostbite can definitely ruin a good trip. The best solution is to prepare ahead. I live in a cool climate so when I am visiting a hot place, I struggle. I dehydrate easily. If you dehydrate easily all I can say is carry lots of water on you at all times. You will save yourself from a headache and heat stroke. Also bring sun hats and sunscreen. I also suggest to take breaks from the heat by finding shade or an air-conditioned room. If you are from a warm climate, a cold climate is definitely something you should take seriously. Bring Jackets, hoodies and many layers. Depending on how cold the place is you may need snow gear.Snow gear includes snow boots, snow pants, snow jacket. You can buy these secondhand for our trip to save money. I suggest mittens over gloves as they keep your fingers warmer. A good toque is a must. You can also buy hand and foot warmers that go into your mittens or boots and they help provide heat. If you are not used to the cold, or become cold easily, these will quickly become your best friend. It also might be worth your time to learn how to identify frostbite. On a school skiing trip, a classmate got a frost bitten nose. Don’t underestimate the weather.
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Comfort Zone
This is different for everyone. It is important to feel comfortable on your trip, even though it is good to step out of your zone once in a while. For an example, if you don’t like crowds it is hard to avoid them at popular destinations. Face one or two, within your reason then take a breather.
When you travel, take notice about your preferences when abroad. You can make your life easier in the future and make every trip more enjoyable.
Guide to New York’s Souvenirs
If you’re budgeting a trip to New York City or just planning what you’re going to buy when you get there, souvenirs are good to consider. Shopping is a big part of the city, with some of the best and biggest shops. And they are everywhere, from stores that take up entire buildings to gift shops and street vendors. The most important things you should know is what to buy if you want to save money, what to do if you don’t have money for souvenirs. What the popular souvenirs are and where you should get them. Also some quick advice and what the real shopping experience is like. Leave some room in your suitcase, because you will need the space!
If your short on money or a smart spender, you should remember to consider souvenirs when you budget your money. Set a limit for yourself so you won’t leave to city broke. And this means you only buy items you really like, so you don’t experience buyer’s remorse.
If you can’t afford to go shopping after the overall cost of the trip don’t feel bad. A t-shirt is nice, but memories can be enough. Also some attractions have a few free souvenirs you can have. At the museum of modern art there was an exhibit that gave away free posters. You can also get creative and make a free souvenir scrape book. Collect a free token of each place you visit, like a brochure from a museum or a napkin from a street vendor and create a book or a box of memories. The best things in life may be free, if you believe they are.
There are many popular souvenirs to buy in New York City. A t-shirt or a hoodie is almost a must. Don’t buy the $5 shirts from a stand on the street. It probably won’t even survive the first wash. They are cheap for a reason. There are stores everywhere that sell t-shirts and hoodies so this is a simple buy with many different choices. Other tourist favourites are New York Yankee’s caps. A good one may cost $25- $30 American. However some of my travel companions managed to barter ten dollars off each hat they bought. Some times it pays to speak up. Key chains and magnets are the cheapest souvenirs you can buy. They are plentiful and if you keep and eye out you can find some amazing ones for a cheaper than average price. Expensive magnets and key chains are about $4-$7 American and cheap ones are about $2-$3 American.
There are some really cool souvenirs in gift shops. They also tend to be expensive. If you are trying to save money I suggest skipping the gift shops and looking for souvenirs from that attraction from a cheaper street store. If you’re not focused on the price, but the item itself, then gift shops are your best friend. Gift shops have good quality and unique products. They may be pricey, but they are worth it.
A gift shop that is especially good is the Museum of Modern Art. Save your money for this one, there is a great selection with creative products. When I was there I purchased two magnets and an umbrella. The umbrella has a neutral colour design on the outside and a Van Gogh starry night sky design on the inside. This was the most expensive thing I bought on the trip, but it’s also my favourite. I like souvenirs that are little out of the ordinary and this gave me that satisfaction.
If you are coming to New York for real shopping, than you came to the right place. New York has an endless amount of stores to choose from. New york has the world’s largest Macy’s, and also has many other stares that take up whole buildings. The clothes tend to be pricey, but I did find some good sales while I was there. There are so many clothes, it’s easy to find something you like. My friends left with an armful of clothing and even I found a shirt to buy, and I’m not much of a shopper. If you are serious about shopping, give yourself lots of time. Shopping in stores of that volume takes hours.
New York is a busy town, with many shops to buy from and many deals to consider. Remember to have fun, and have a happy shopping experience.
The Power of Photo Editing
Have you ever seen a photo on a travel site and thought “that place is so pretty it can’t possibly exist?”. Chances are you’re probably right. Photo editing and Photoshop happen to be an obvious tool in media and travel sites which people tend to be oblivious to. Filters and strategic shots can determine how you view a place, and cities and the travel industry will use it to convince you that their cities are the best place to visit.
When I was on a camping trip at a provincial park, I meet a photographer hired to help advertize the park. He asked to take photos of my brother who was splashing water in a lake, hoping to add him the park’s official website. When he was taking the photos he explained how he might not be able to use the photos because there were clouds in the back ground. Clouds give the impression that it rains a lot, which does not bring the tourists in. Small details like theses are thought out in travel magazines, travel websites and Pinterest posts. They do everything they can to make everything seem more appealing.
Photo enhancing is in my option, the most misleading. Photo enhancing changes how the reality would have looked completely. This deception isn’t just used in travel photos however, but all around us. Instagram, magazines, Pintreset, photo enhancing is expected and changes our perception on the true reality. Take these two photos for example. The first one is and unedited photo of myself, and the second one is edited.
The affect of running a colour run
It is always important when making decisions on your next vacation destination, to remember that travel agents are always trying to sell the locations to you. Make your choices based on your preferences, what you’re looking for in a vacation. Looking at photos can be inspiring and helpful, but keep in mind that they aren’t always trustworthy and you may need to lower your standards if you choose to travel there.
Kona, Hawaii
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