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A chance trail encounter, a life-changing resolution
On a hot Denver morning, I met a weary welder in an orange vest who was hours away from quitting his 12-hour-a-day job to work on an organic farm near…
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My Iditarod welcome to Nome, where sled dogs, spectators, and weather run wild
What happens when a reporter heads to Nome, Alaska, to cover the Iditarod? Think slippery ice, snickering sled dogs, air turbulence, and bruised…
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She was terrified of flying: And then we hit a flock of geese
What happens when someone terrified of flying is on board the day a regional jet slams into a flock of geese? A loud boom, a shattered cockpit window…
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Homesick in Heidelberg: my student Christmas in Germany
My first Christmas in Heidelberg came with St. Nicholas surprises, twinkling German Christmas markets, roasted chestnuts—and the quiet ache of being far…
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Why Berlin keeps calling me back: It's bohemian, historic, artsy
Berlin is gritty and gorgeous, haunted by history yet buzzing with kiez life, street markets, museums and currywurst stands. Walk the city with me—from…
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I paid for my airline seat: why I say no to most seat swap requests
Seat-swapping requests on planes often spark drama. Here are the reasons I typically keep the seat I booked (and paid for), when I’ll consider a…
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Capture moments: The ancient beauty of a bristlecone pine arching toward star trails
At 11,000 ft in Great Basin NP, I chased a clear window in unsettled weather to photograph a bristlecone pine under star trails. The shot earned 3rd in…
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The art of connecting with a place
Why I still sketch on my iPad (even as a photographer). Drawing and painting on my iPad balances my photography and helps me connect to the places I…
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Summer snow, mosquito bites, and angry tumbleweeds: lessons from a not-so-perfect summer road trip
Chasing stars, swatting mosquitoes, and dodging angry tumbleweeds? 🚙🌌 Travel journalist Therese Iknoian’s Nevada road trip didn’t go as planned—but…
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10 simple tips to bring home great travel photos
Tired of dull travel photos? Master 10 simple pro tips—from sun placement to framing and lighting—to capture better, more memorable images on your next…
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Captured moments: a wintery stare
A behind-the-scenes look at what it took to capture the perfect photograph of a short-eared owl in the bitterly cold, snowy landscape of California’s…
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Palaces, parks and lakes: Potsdam might just be Berlin’s best day trip
A city steeped in history and home to more palaces than any other German city, Potsdam somehow manages to get forgotten in the shadow of Berlin. Only 45…
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Garrison Church Potsdam: a beacon of peace amid memories of war
The Garrison Church in Potsdam, Germany, is a tourist attraction that embodies the age-old metaphor, “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Amid all the…
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Whispers of War: Berlin’s WWII battle damage hidden in plain sight
The walls and streets of Berlin still whisper of war. Walk through history and uncover the hidden scars of WWII – shrapnel marks, bullet holes, and even…
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Grab your favorite adult beverage and travel with us down the block and around the world. The journey is informative, sometimes humorous, and always filled with inspiring photography, we promise.
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