How to Make Major Tourist Attractions Look not so Touristy: 5 Tips
You don’t want to see the tourist attractions or famous landmarks? Of course you do. Who are you kidding? As much as you may want (and can certainly have) an authentic local experience, how could you visit China without seeing the Great Wall if the opportunity presented itself itself? How could you go to Rome and not visit the Coliseum? Here in lies the conundrum: how can you make tourist sites appear to be unique experiences? What is the best way to photograph or video tourist attractions? How can you give the impression tourist attractions are unique? Whether on a DSLR or a smartphone,...
Read MoreTop Five iPhone Photography Apps
With smartphone technology getting better and better, many consider ditching their bulky DSLRs for a sleek smartphone simply for their photographic quality. I’ve been on quite a few trips recently where more than one person was solely using their smartphone to take all of their photos. Smartphones have made taking and sharing photographs inherently easier, and frankly, a helluva lot more fun. Photographic applications (Apps) have revolutionized the way in which we take mobile photographs, and while I can’t speak to Androids, there are a few specific iPhone apps that have revolutionized the...
Read MoreTips on How to Use Instagram Travel Tags
With 80 million users, Instagram is one of the most fun and visually appealing ways to share your travel smartphone photos. It’s a sure bet to inspire people with travel photography, but developing an initial audience is tough – especially if you are relatively new to the Instagram/social media travel community. One of the surest ways to get additional followers is by tagging your photos with travel key words as a Comment – which can boost ‘likes’ from zero to double digits in a matter of seconds. The first thing you want to do is to share your photo on Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, etc....
Read MoreRec in a Sec: Espresso in Manhattan
If you’re in Union Square area of Manhattan, in a rush, and looking for an espresso that will blow your gasket, stop by Fika. This tiny Swedish espresso bar packs a punch and serves some delicious, rich espresso. My drink of choice: a large iced latte.
Read MoreTraveling Sartorially – A Dude’s Recommendation for Looking Smart on the Road
I won’t ever admit it in person, but here is my confession to you, dear reader: when it comes to how I present myself (“fashion” if you will), I’m an opinionated snob. I hate shopping, and am a total tshirt and jeans guy, but deeply loyal to certain brands. This doesn’t mean that I am label-obsessed or blind to value. I just know what I like and find myself rarely changing those items. @Fodors put it best: “@TheAlexLop we know you’re the greatest fashionista of all “ I took that as a compliment. When traveling, I find myself looking for...
Read MoreVlog: How to Never Check a Bag Again
Tired of painstakingly packing (and way-overpacking) your travel belongings into a suitcase, getting to the airport, and cursing yourself for packing such a stupidly overpacked bag? Or better yet, packing a carry-on suitcase and being forced to check your bag when it doesn’t fit in the absurdly small box TSA would to believe all carry-on luggage fits into? Here’s your chance to pack like a pro and leave those less-fortunate arguing with airline battleaxes. 1) Fly with an amorphous shoulder bag. If it’s got a hard casing and wheels, there is a high likelihood...
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