When you drive through the mountains somewhere, and you see a car parked half off the road and some people leaning to the left to avoid a branch with his Rebel 2000 camera in the act of focusing, you’ve met me. I do this because, for me, the trip is not fulfilling unless I’ve preserved that beauty for posterity. I wanted to share some techniques that make photography a beautiful view like artform – simple, yet elegant. First, the equipment. Invite as many as a cheap disposable camera, right. These cameras have fisheye lenses which I call “spam” lenses. They cram everything in, with equal blurriness and boringness. Good photos are sharp, unless you use blur for artistic effect. Sharp comes from the lens is adjusted. This can… Continue reading
Do you have last minute plans to travel to the most magical place on Earth for spring break this year? Though huge crowds are to be expected, don’t let that dissuade you from adding this marvelous destination to your travel itinerary. From four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom), two water parks (Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach) and 24 themed hotels to a bevy of dining, shopping, recreation and entertainment venues, it’s no wonder that the now-39-year-old mecca for Mickey Mouse fans is the largest and most visited recreational resort in the world. Read on for tips to help make your Walt Disney World vacation as hassle-free and enjoyable as possible.
1. Book fast!
With sizable crowds continually pouring into the theme parks… Continue reading
No one ever plans to get sick or have an accident while on vacation, but the unexpected does happen. Medical emergencies – both within Canada and abroad – can be very costly, particularly for travellers who are not fully covered.
“Many travellers believe they have adequate travel insurance through credit cards or employer plans, but don’t realize the limitations of their coverage,” said Tim Bzowey, vice president, Travel, Home and Auto, RBC Insurance. “They should be aware of the type and amount of coverage they have and purchase supplemental travel insurance to fill in any gaps.”
Credit cards often provide coverage for a limited number of days or limit the amount you can claim while employment benefits may not cover all medical emergencies and have limited travel benefits. Also keep… Continue reading
