Explorations
Just one of many Explorations, I designed this chessboard after wondering why chessboards have to be flat. Start with “why?” and you never know where you’ll end
Here you’ll find insights and observations on what I’m learning as I try new experiences and offer exercises, experiments and expeditions for you to try as well.
Think of it as behind-the-scenes explorations on new ways of learning by learning new things.
Our starting Explorations are in Food, Photography, The Art of Craft and, of course, Travel.
Come back soon for more.
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Both beginning and seasoned travelers can get much more out of their trips by learning to master travel. Here’s how to master travel for any traveler.
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Cropping is an underappreciated art used mostly by photographers. But it has interesting and important implications for improving your trip as well.
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Ever get overwhelmed at art museums? Find out how to get more from museums in some surprising ways that make the experience more personal and even fun.
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Visit Gardena Pass (Passo Gardena) in Italy’s Dolomites if you want to experience the best of the region in one breathtaking location. A stop can be a short break on your drive or the start of a long hike through gorgeous scenery.
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Photo tours can be wonderful ways to improve your photography and have a great trip. But it helps to know what to look for and what to ask before you take one.
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A splurge on a trip can be wonderful. Unless, of course, it starts to feel like an expensive mistake. Knowing when to spend the extra money and how can make all the difference between an awesome trip and one you regret.
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The best moments on a trip, defining moments, often occur serendipitously, or so they seem. You go looking for one thing and then suddenly, something unexpected occurs and without warning, your jaw is dangling, your eyes expand to Ping-Pong ball size and you’re babbling like a baby or, conversely, bereft of any words. But these magic or defining moments don’t have to be accidental. The Power of Moments…
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“Explore your worlds” means embracing both the world around you AND the world within you to get the best of both, particularly when you connect the two on a trip to enhance both travel and life.
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