A Walk Through Ashes and Snow in Tokyo
Described as an “ongoing project that weaves together photographic works, film, art installations and a novel in letters,” the exhibit showcases the interaction between man and “nature’s living masterpieces,” culled from over 15 years of expeditions to far-flung locales around the globe …
Guatemala’s Todos Santos Day: Picnicking with the Departed
“Tomorrow is Todos Santos Day and everything is closed,” warned Maria, the desk clerk at my hotel, as she handed me the key to my room. “That’s when we go to the cemetery to visit our ancestors.” … This was a bit of an obstacle in my self-guided tour through Guatemala. With all museums closed,…
Experience 6 Flavor-Filled Cultural Pockets of Portland, Oregon (Complete with Your Own Chauffeur)
Let my friend MAX chauffeur you to the best places in Portland. Courteous and flexible, MAX can deliver you to the world’s largest bookstore or an outdoor concert. MAX—the Metropolitan Area Express—is Portland’s light rail system. It can assist you in getting to unique cultural pockets around the Rose City. Here’s a sample of some…
Enjoy the “Cooler” Side of Madrid in the Summer
Back in 1989, the music group Los Refrescos took their song “Aquí No Hay Playa” (“There’s No Beach Here”) to the top of the Spanish radio charts. The song’s point: Madrid’s cultural offerings could never make up for its lack of shoreline, no matter what … The good news is there is no shortfall of options…
Travel Through Canada in Style
Traveling across Canada by train allows you to see untouched landscapes that very few people ever see…at a fraction of the price of traveling any other way. Via Rail offers a Canrail Pass, which allows you to get on and off the train, as your fancy takes you …
August’s Photo Challenge Theme: Home Sweet Home
This week AWAI is hosting its travel writing workshop right here in my home town of Portland, Oregon. And since both writers and photographers are encouraged to explore their hometown as a first step into either field, I would like to challenge you to do the same for this month’s photo challenge theme — Home…
FEATURED PUBLICATION: Dog & Kennel, Cats & Kittens, Bird Times
[EDITOR’S NOTE: Unfortunately this site no longer exists.] Friend, Feline, or Feathered… This Publisher Wants Your Pet Photos and Stories By Roberta Beach Jacobson in Karpathos, Greece Dog & Kennel, Cats & Kittens, and Bird Times are all published bimonthly and illustrated with color photographs. The editor is looking for educational and entertaining articles for…
Pet Photographer Reveals: The Skinny on Advertising
An interview with professional pet photographer, Ren Netherland
Animal Photography Tips
Turns out, the most effective device for getting a dog to sit up when he’s laying down is actually a squeaky, fur-covered rat. Dogs respond best to sounds but a tail… a tail will get the dog to sit up because he/she thinks it’s actually an animal’s backside (and dogs always want to smell a…
FEATURED PUBLICATION: I Love Cats
Your Feline Fancy Could Earn You a By-line at This Magazine By Roberta Beach Jacobson in Karpathos, Greece I Love Cats is a bi-monthly print publication. The editor, Lisa Allmendinger, is currently accepting queries and completed stories. The types of stories that will resonate with her are those involving cats and their owners. If you…
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