TR AVELTELLY Issue 3 | February 2013 | Travel, Camera, Action!
Japan Land of the rising sun
In this issue
Wond e r s of Aust ra l i a
Capture SAN FRANCISCO
SONY N EX
FS700
BARCELONA
city trip
Travel apps | Travel gear | Dream journey | This is an interactive magazine
Every dreamer knows that it is entirely possible to be homesick for a place you’ve never been to, perhaps more homesick than for familiar ground.’ – Judith Thurman
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6. Japan
22. Travel Apps
29. Barcelona
Land of the rising sun
UNESCO and wikitude
Through our camera lenses
14. Argentina
23. Wildlife funfacts
34. Book of the month
Stock video footage
Rhino facts
The Photographs
16. Wonders of Nature
24. San Francisco
35. Dream journey
Outback Australia
Visit-Capture-Experience
Route 66
20. Camera tips
28. Travel gear
36. Next month
Sony NEX FS700
Cleaning kit and Weather clip
Costa Rica
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Dear traveler, This time we are taking you to Japan, one of our favourite countries. A couple of months ago, we filmed throughout Japan and it was an amazing experience. Like many of you have already experienced, sometimes you visit a place where you feel at home straightaway. When we arrived in Japan, we immediately felt that this would be a film trip that we would not soon forget. And at the moment it even looks like we will be back in Japan soon, to do some more filming. Next to Japan, we are also taking you to the outback of Australia, to San Francisco and Barcelona. So sit down, relax and enjoy this magazine! If you like to become part of our upcoming magazines with your own story, please contact us to see what we can do for you.
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Japan
Land of the
RISING SUN A couple of months ago we finally had the chance to film in Japan. We had been dreaming about this for a long time and Japan was always on our todo film list. Of course we had some high expectations now and like every traveler knows, it is usually not good to have expectations before you travel. But this time, it was even better than what we were expecting! We completely fell in love with Japan and we are not the only ones. More and more tourists are becoming true Japan a-holics. But where does the fascination for ‘the land of the rising sun’ come from? What is so special about Japan anyway? Let us take you on a journey through some of Japan’s most stunning and interesting places and discover for yourself why we think this is a must visit.
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Osaka castle guardhouse
Mount Fuji
When we arrived at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport, the first thing we noticed were the friendly and polite people. It is easy to get from the airport to downtown Tokyo and your hotel, as there are several ways to get there. We took the so-called Limousine Bus (more info: limousinebus.co.jp/en/). The Busses are right outside of the airport and are easy to find. Taking this bus was a pleasure, because we immediately got the feeling that we were in a different country and especially in a very friendly/polite country. The guys who take care of your luggage bow to the bus driver when he arrives at the platform and when the bus leaves the station. Something we had never seen before and made us happy.
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Shibuya crossing
Tokyo Tokyo is a massive metropolis, but even during the city’s busiest moments it didn’t feel like we were in a very crowded city (only at the
is a Buddhist temple in the Shiba neighborhood of Minato, Tokyo, Japan.
world’s busiest crosswalk in the Shibuya
Unborn Children Garden
neighborhood, a must see when you are in
Statues of children represent the unborn children of Japan, including miscarried, aborted and stillborn children. Parents can choose a statue in the garden and decorate it with small clothing and toys. suffering a child has to go through on the way to the afterlife.
Tokyo!). We stayed at the Sunroute Plaza Hotel in the Shinjuku neighborhood (read more about the hotel here: TravelTelly.com) The most popular tourist attractions, like the Imperial Palace, Zojoji Temple, Tokyo Tower, Hama-Rikyo-Teinen
(traditional
Japanese
garden which closes at 5pm) and all the other districts of Tokyo, are easy accessible from this hotel and neighborhood. 8
Zojoji Temple
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A couple of 100 meters from our hotel we found one of the largest camera stores we had ever seen and yes, in Japan they really have everything you might need as a cameraman/photographer. After having filmed in Tokyo for a couple of days, we traveled to famous Mount Fuji (the bus station to Fuji was also close to the hotel).
View from Sunroute Hotel
Nikko National Park If you have some extra time, go on a daytrip to Nikko NP. You can easily take a train from Tokyo. In Nikko you can see temples, traditional houses, waterfalls, lakes and mountains. Definitely worth a visit. For more information: www.japan-guide.com
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Lake Kawaguchiko
Mount Fuji During our stay at Mount Fuji we slept in K’s House, which was really cozy (and cheap). From the Fuji 5 Lakes (Kawaguchiko is where we stayed) you have a great view of Mount Fuji, as long as you don’t have a foggy day. During the days that we spend there we weren’t so lucky. It was foggy all the time, until finally one clear early morning came and we could make the shots we wanted. But even with the bad weather, we still had some memorable moments because of all the local people we met. Two local guys from Tokyo asked us to join them for a visit to the top of the famous mountain itself and to drink a Sake. This was again a moment where we experienced the friendly Japanese culture.
At mount Fuji
Mount Fuji volcano with its snowy summit (accessible for climbing in July and August, read more info here: www.japan-guide.com) > one of the most famous tourist sights of Japan and definitely a must visit. If you are lucky enough to have a clear day, then you should visit Fuji-Yoshida village (view from temple to Mount Fuji) to get your perfect shot! After having visited Mount Fuji we took a bus to Mishima Station from where you can travel to Kyoto by Shinkansen high-speed train (the people from K’s House were friendly enough to bring us to the Kawaguchiko station to get the bus to the Mishima Station). Buying a ticket at the station was easy, as the crew spoke English. 10
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The Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Travel facts - Best way to travel: by high-speed Bullet train (Shinkansen) + good metro system in all of Japan - Currency: JPY, Japanese Yen - Capital city: Tokyo - Language: Japanese - Best time to travel: March, April, May and October, November - Other popular cities: Kobe, Hiroshima, Himeji
Train schedule
At first we were a little bit afraid that the local people wouldn’t be able to speak English., but during the trip we made we didn’t have any problems. Many (young) people can speak English and the friendly Japanese people always want to help you out. At one point we were searching for a way out in a metro station and a Japanese guy came up to us and showed the way out on his phone.
“Beeing friendly and polite seems to be part of the Japanse culture” - Johannes Oppewal CEO TravelTelly
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Kyoto, Japan
Temple city Kyoto Kyoto is a wonderful city, full of history and temples (app. 1500). Make sure you take enough time here, because there is just so much to see and to experience in Kyoto. The Gion neighborhood is an example of this, which is a historic site and the best place to spot Geishas. It also has one of the most beautiful streets (Shimbashi) of Japan and even Asia. Another must see here is Fushimi-Inari, a Japanese garden with a thousand shrines. It takes about two hours to walk the whole trail, but at the top you’ll have nice views of Kyoto (more info: www.sacred-destinations.com). The Kinkakuji Temple (or Golden Temple) is another beautiful place in this city, but it can also be very crowded. There is only one good place available from where you can take your shots, so everyone will gather up at the same spot. We do think that you should visit this golden temple, but it might not be as big a deal as you would probably expect. In Kyoto we stayed close to the train station. Because we have to bring loads of filming gear with us, we usually stay close to places where we have easy access to transport. We spend the next couple of days in the Kyoto Tower hotel (we received a free entrance ticket for the Kyoto Tower when we checked into the hotel). When staying around this area, you are close to the Higashi Honganji & Nishi Honganji temples.
Japanese Lanterns Yasaka Shrine
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fushimi-inari shrines, Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Osaka
After Kyoto, we spend our last filming days in Osaka. We experienced that Osaka is mainly a business centre and it is worth a visit, but it doesn’t have as many touristic sights as Tokyo or Kyoto. Things to see in this city include the Osaka Jo Castle (famous for its cherry blossom trees, depending on time of the year), Nakanoshima park, the Umeda Sky building and the local scene with its the lively streets.
So is Japan a must see destination? we can only confirm it, even though we only visited some parts of Japan. We hope to go back there soon to do some more filming. Things that we will mostly remember about Japan are the friendly and polite people, the fun school kids asking us questions in English and practicing their languages, lively metropolitan cities like Tokyo and Osaka and of course the beautiful temples, landscapes and natural areas! The slogan of Japan’s tourism organization captures this feeling perfectly, using three simple words:
‘Japan. Endless Discovery.’ See our video here: vimeo.com/traveltelly/japan
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Outback What: Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Kings Canyon.
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Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Visiting the outback of Australia is something you should definitely do when you find yourself in the country, why? The outback is
Where: in the Red Centre of Australia (the
probably what made Australia so
Northern Territory).
famous in the first place. Its red
Highlights: sunset/sunrise at the world’s
sand and red rocks are unique and
biggest rock, Valley of the Winds walk and
especially the immense size of the
Kings Canyon Walk (or Kings Creek walk). Climbing: yes, it is possible to climb Uluru. Though the Aborigines rather not have anyone climbing it, as it is sacred.
outback is what makes Australia so special.
The most popular trip to undertake in Australia’s Northern Territory
Tour info: you can drive yourself or do a
is a 3 days trip, starting at Kings
(3 days) tour, while camping.
Canyon, to Kata Tjuta and Uluru.
Costs: between US $360.00 and US $500.00
These are the three highlights
(for 3 days tour).
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of the outback, though there are
many other interesting areas to visit, like the Devil’s Marbles. Uluru is the outback’s top feature and is sacred to the Aboriginal people. It is also the world’s largest rock, as it goes hundreds of meters underground. Kata Tjuta consists of several rock formations, which used to be just one rock. You can do a three hour walk through this rocky area and enjoy its spectacular views. Kings Canyon is the lesser known rock area of the three, and is a major canyon in the middle of nowhere. Enjoy the canyon’s never-ending views of wide open spaces. As the locals say: Australia consists of a lot of nothing and that is what makes the country spectacular.
Tip: If you like to take pictures or videos, try to do this in the morning or late afternoon, when there aren’t too many flies. During the heat it can be terrible, we tried to do an interview during the day and it was almost impossible because of all the flies. Also, shooting during sunrise and sunset is great in the outback, as the colours of the rocks change from orange to red, especially Uluru is a must visit during these houres. Kata Tjuta
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Little elephant, Addo Elephant Park South Africa
Daniel filming with the Sony NEX FS700
Sony NEX FS700
We have been testing the Sony FS700 for some time and we found some interesting conclusions concerning the specific way we would like to use this camera. Our video production company mainly focuses on creating content for travel and outdoor companies. Which means we regularly travel to remote, hard to reach locations and expose our equipment to all kinds of conditions. In the toughest conditions like blizzards when a camera takes quite a beating.
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Ergonomics / handling First thing we noticed of course on the FS700 is its sole purpose, to film. There are two XLRinputs, a headphone output, a grip with record button, top grip and dedicated flippable monitor. Just to mention a couple of things that make filming a whole lot easier to begin with! Next to that there is still room for improvement. Only the customizable buttons can be customized, which are all cluttered in the same place. Why not for example the buttons on the grip? Body The Sony FS700 surprised us by its relative small form factor and light feel. It maybe felt a bit too plastically. Also the FS700 does not have weather sealing. Media With the FS700 you can record both on external hard drive or on SD-cards. You will need some high class SD-cards though. You can film up to several hours on a 32GB SD, before having to switch cards. Also handy when traveling and you wish to keep the media dock closed as much as possible. Battery Sony has been using the same kind of batteries for some time now for a lot of their film cameras. Fortunately, they continued their habit on the FS700 as well. The batteries are robust, easy to use and above all, they have great stamina!
Monitor The onboard screen does a fine job in giving you recording information, but judging your focus is still very hard to do. Sometimes it is easier to quickly use the onboard screen opposed to rigging the SmallHD (on the awkwardly placed HDMI-port of the FS700) and it does an okay job, but in wildlife photography you rarely get a second chance, so you want to make sure you have optimal control of your focus. Slow motion Probably the most anticipated feature of the FS700 is its slow motion. Well, to keep things short: it totally blew us away! On our PAL version of the FS700 we could choose between 100fps, 200fps, 400fps and 800fps. You can see that Sony built this feature around the 200fps super slowmo, because this produces a tack scharp image. The 400fps is great, but line skipping introduces aliasing in the image, and 800fps makes this even more obvious and it also crops the image. But this doesn’t necessarily mean it creates unusable footage. When filming organic objects of nature with not too much contrast, we noticed 400fps was pretty usable and even in some cases where resolution cannot be clearly seen, like when filming spraying water, even 800fps had some acceptable moments. But in the end, the high quality look of 200 frames per second was our favourite. The FS700 gives you three options to trigger your high speed recording. Start trigger, End trigger and End Half Trigger. Start trigger works like most recording buttons, push the button and it starts recording. The super slow mo buffer is limited to 9 seconds of recording though. The End Trigger works like a charm. In this case one has to push the record button after the action has taken place. Just point the camera at your wildlife of choice, wait until it did what you were waiting for and push the button. This helps you to record fast unpredictable actions, without missing the moment. End Half Trigger does the same as End Trigger except it will record the last 5 seconds instead of the last 9 seconds. After the recording it will process the data which will take some time. While doing this it will show you a replay of the slowed recording. This way you can review it right away and cancel the processing if 20
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necessary (maybe you want to record a new shot right away, without having to wait until the processing is done). The data it processed before you pushed the cancel button will be saved, which is great! The big downside of course, is that you have to wait until your shot is processed before you are able to make you next shot. Noise The Sony FS700 seems to handle noise pretty well in the darker areas. The noise is very fine and very acceptable. There are several color profiles on the FS700 you can choose from. If you want creative freedom in post-production, the camera offers you a collection of 4 cine profiles which will flatten the image and roll off the highlights nicely. Combined with the wonderful AVCHD-codec it uses, you can greatly manipulate your image when color correcting. In the future Sony might even introduce 4K RAW 3G-SDI output in a future upgrade, so we are eagerly looking forward to this. Conclusion For a super slowmo camcorder, we don’t expect it to be perfect at this price point. In our opinion though, the easier handling when filming, the very sharp image it produces, the AVCHD-codec, the possibility of utilizing 4K RAW output in the future and most of all, the wonderful super slow motion function,. Despite of the super slow mo processing time, we were able to make some wonderful shots. Stijn filming with the Sony NEX FS700 | Tundratree.com
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Travel Apps Every month, we will describe a couple of useful Apps in this section.
UNESCO World Heritage App $5.00 (In the App Store) – World’s best destinations, digitalized. For travelers who would love to explore all of the world’s most amazing places, this is the best App you can have. UNESCO describes many of its heritage sites, with over 900 places for you to visit. Next to that, this App shows over 650 photographs, which will help you decide whether or not to visit the heritage site. You can search places by country or classification and you can add favorites to your list. With this UNESCO App you are sure not to miss any of the World’s best destinations! whc.unesco.org/en/news/748
Wikitude App Free (In the App Store and Google Play) – A tour guide that won’t beg you for a tip after. Wikitude is the ultimate App to have, when you’re on the road. Just point your camera somewhere around you (in a street) and it will give you all the information, from Tripadvisor to Facebook and from Hotels.com to Yelp. Let your phone search specifically for restaurants, accommodation or social, and your camera will do all the work. Even look for Tweets , events and Wikipedia articles. It is the best Augmented Reality App around and there are many options available to choose from. Wikitude is your third eye when discovering the world. wikitude.com/app
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Rhino facts Did you know…
Rhinos in South Africa
1. Did you know that the name ‘white and black rhino’ isn’t correct? The white rhino was actually called ‘wide rhino’, because of its wide mouth. The English thought that ‘wide’ meant ‘white’ and that is why the wide rhino is now called white rhino. And because one was white, the English called the other one ‘black’.
2. Did you know that the Indian rhino is the largest of all rhino species? The Indian rhino can grow up to 2 m. The Sumatran rhino is the smallest species and grows up to 1.4 m.
3. Did you know that all rhino species are endangered? Rhinos are hunted for their horns. People believe that medicine can be made of the horns. Even though rhinos are very much protected, they are still hunted and the loss of habitat also doesn’t make it easier for the rhinos to survive.
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Visit-Capture-Experience
SAN FRANCISCO
Painted Ladies
San Francisco is one of the most livable cities on earth and an awesome city to film at. But one thing is for sure, you have to be in good shape to film in and around hilly San Francisco, if you want to capture it by foot. Most of the time we were fully packed with our film gear, so it was hard on our feet, but we loved it anyway. We had great weather when we filmed during the October month. Make sure you check the monthly weather, so you’ll know what the best time to visit is, as it can be chilly and foggy. But San Francisco is famous for its fog and even the Golden Gate looks amazing in the mist, so it shouldn’t matter too much. We stayed in the North Beach neighborhood, just in the centre of all famous places and close to Little Italy and Chinatown.
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Best Photo/Video
SPOTS
photo spot: Pier close to the beach
1. If you don’t want to walk too much, than consider taking a cable car. From there you can also make some amazing shots and it’s a lot of fun as well.
2. Of course you want to capture the Golden Gate bridge. There are many places from where you can take your photo or video, but we found a website which can be very useful: www.davidsanger.com
3. .A fun thing to watch and to take pictures/videos of, are the funny Californian sea lions at Pier 39, close to the city centre. If you can’t find it straightaway, just follow the smell and the noise.
4. Alcatraz can be seen from the coast or you can take a ferry to Alcatraz Island. Next to that, there are some places from where you can see the island as well, like the city’s many hills. A great spot is the Telegraph hill. Another good hill to make amazing shots at are the Twin Peaks, from where you have an awesome view of the whole city.
5. The Painted Ladies are the most photographed houses in the world. They have been used in many movies and TV shows as well, like ‘Misses Doubtfire’ and ‘Full House’. These are old Victorian houses, with in the background San Francisco’s modern skyline. This is what makes this place so spectacular, the combination of old and new. Here is a useful link for more amazing spots in San Francisco: thomashawk.com
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Travel Gear and Gadgets Glottos Optical Cleaning Kit It’s important to keep all your film and photo gear clean and to protect it from dust and sand. This kit is great for cleaning your lenses, as it includes a rocket blaster, goat hair brush, cleaning solution, cotton swabs and microfiber cleaning cloth. It’s a small kit, which makes it easy to bring with you while traveling. Glottos Optical Cleaning Kit $16.00 - outdoorphotogear.com
Mini Weather Clip When you’re on the road filming and photographing, it’s always good to know what the weather conditions will be like. With this mini weather clip from National Geographic you can easily find out what kind of weather conditions you can expect for the day, and decide what kind of protective gear to bring, so that your camera equipment is well protected against rain, extreme temperatures and what not. Clip this pocket-size weather station to your backpack or belt loop. Icons display current condition, temperature, barometric pressure, and humidity, as well as digital time and forecasts for the next eight hours.
Mini Weather Clip $50.00 – shop.nationalgeographic.com
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Exploring BARCELONA through our
BARCELONA
camera lenses
Barcelona is one of the most popular places for a city trip in Europe. This beautiful city with so much history and lively culture, makes Barcelona for many of us a good city trip for at least a couple of days. To see as much places as possible in a short time, you can take the city Hop on Hop off busses. They will take you through the whole city and to the most popular highlights of Barcelona. If you have some more time, then it’s a good option to rent a bike. There are many bike paths to cycle at throughout the city. If you like to relax, you are close to the Barceloneta Beach as well. After having visited the city centre, take a stroll down the boulevard or the famous Las Ramblas in the evening.
Places to visit are: Arc de Triomf, Sagrada Familia, Castell de Montjuïc, Park Güell, Barcelona Cathedral, Estadio Olímpico Lluis Companys Montjuic, Plaça d’Espanya, Palau Nacional, La Pedrera, Casa Batlló.
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Casa Batll贸
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Places to visit Casa Batlló Casa Batlló is a mansion found in the L’eixample and Gracia neighborhood. There are two similar mansions to visit in this neighborhood, but Casa Batlló is the only one that you can view from the inside.
Sagrada Familia The Sagrada Familia is Barcelona’s most famous architectural highlight. It was built by the famous Antoni Gaudi, who designed the cathedral. They started building the church in 1882, though until this day, the cathedral is still not completely finished. It is possible to enter the church as well as its towers. Make sure you keep the opening hours in mind, so you won’t stand for a closed Sagrada.
Castell de Montjuïc On the hill of Montjuïc you’ll find a fortress with the same name. In the early days it was being used as a prison. The fort is now a tourist site as well as a museum. Montjuïc hill is situated just outside the city centre.
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Park Guëll
Park Güell Park Güell is another famous architectural site designed by Gaudi. It’s a beautiful ‘park’ with many of Gaudi’s strange and funny designed buildings and monuments. He used a lot of mosaic in his designs, which makes the park really colourful. From the top floor of Centre d’Interpretació you’ll have an awesome view, for just $8.00. Plaça d’Espanya Plaça d’Espanya is a large square in the south-west area of Barcelona and is a busy traffic passageway. It is also known for its many classic sculptures and fountains.
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BARCELONA Many architec t u ra l a n d h i s to r i c a l fe at u re s to c a p t u re Arc de Triomf In Parc de la Ciutadella you’ll find Barcelona’s version of the Arc de Triomf. It stands out because of its Islamic design. Barcelona Cathedral This cathedral should not be confused with the famous Sagrada Familia and its full name is Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, which is a large gothic cathedral. It’s a nice cathedral to visit, but of course it doesn’t come close to the Sagrada Familia, as that is probably the most impressive cathedral you will ever see.
La Pedrera Gaudi had a huge impact on the city of Barcelona, as you can again see in La Pedrera. The building is also known as Casa Mila. Gaudi designed this apartment in 1906 and is, next to the Sagrada familia, his most famous work. You can visit one of the apartments, the roof terrace and the museum.
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Travel Book of the month
National Geographic The Photographs – by Leah Bendavid-Val ‘The Photographs’ is obviously a book made for photography lovers. It shows all of National Geographic most iconic photos through the years. From the famous young Afghan girl with her unforgettable eyes, to the first black and white photos and from the Titanic to Jane Goodall, this book offers a great range of different photos. The book is focused on ‘then and now’, ‘faraway places’, ‘in the wild’, ‘the sciences’ and ‘in the U.S.A.’ ‘National Geographic The Photographs’ doesn’t just show you National Geographic’s most beautiful photos, but it tells you the story behind these photos. For photographers this book is a must have, but one of the negatives about ‘The Photographs’ is its size. It’s pocket sized, which doesn’t make the pictures stand out. Usually photos are just more beautiful, interesting and have more impact when they are viewed in a large size. Also, sometimes the way that the information has been written, could have been a little bit more interesting. The photographs themselves tell really interesting stories and are good examples for amateur (as well as professional) photographers, and helps you shoot your own iconic photos.
shop.nationalgeographic.com $10.17
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Route 66
Dream Journey The most fun way of traveling for most people would be a road trip, and what better place to undertake a road trip than the famous Route 66?! This route takes you through 8 out of the 50 American states. You’ll pass by many of the USA’s landscapes, including: deserts, red
rocks and green valleys. And even though some of Route 66’s connecting towns are very touristic (for example: Seligman), there are still traditional and quite places to be found along the road. TravelTelly has already been to several places in the United States and we even did part of the Route 66, but we haven’t done the whole route by ourselves yet and that would be a dream journey for us! We want to drive for days without seeing anyone and explore some of the USA’s most remote places, as well as some of its popular cities.
Route Description Start your road trip in Chicago and drive all the way down to Los Angeles (or the other way around), with a total of approximately 4000 km. States that you will cross along the way: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois. Some of the cities you will pass by: Barstow, Flagstaff, Santa Fe, Springfield, St. Louis and many, many more.
Trip Highlights Must visit places along ‘The Mother Road’ include: Santa Monica, Seligman (for a little bit of crazy), Las Vegas (short detour), Grand Canyon NP (short detour), Monument Valley NP (short detour), Springfield and Chicago.
Price tag Costs range between $1800 and $2200 for car hire, fuel and accommodation along the route (for 2 weeks). For more info www.drivingroute66.com
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Next month: Costa Rica
Barra Honda National Park Costa Rica
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