Cleaning Your DSLR Sensor

Are you spending alot to have your DSLR cleaned professionally?    There is a wonderful new product called the Sensor Gel Stick which is the same product that camera repair centers use to clean your camera.    The Sensor Gel Stick is safe, effective, and is used by most professionals.  The website lists a detailed tutorial with instructions on how to properly use this fantastic new product to clean your DSLR sensors.

Quit blowing air! Thanks to the Gel Sensor Stick, DSLR sensor cleaning has never been easier! Find out why photogs are using the best gel stick kit!

There are many places in the world where it is possible to visit three countries in a single day, but the Caribbean is arguably the most beautiful. For less than $200, you can enjoy the distinct cultures of British, French, and Dutch Caribbean in one day. Get ready to add three new stamps to your passport and many new memories to your album. 

Start your day on Dutch Sint Maarten with a trip to one of the many pastry shops and a visit to the beach. There are several beautiful beaches on the island, but two of the best are Kimsha Beach and Mullet Bay. You can rent an umbrella for $5-15, tan under the tropical sun, or take a dip in the crystal clear water. Most of the beaches are excellent for snorkeling on calm days and a few are popular for their surfing waves. 

Mid-morning, take bus across the border to the town of Marigot the French side of the island, Saint-Martin. Buses are relatively easy to navigate and cost only 50 cents per town traveled through. Marigot is a busy little town, full of French shops, delicious restaurants, historical buildings, an outdoor market and even an old fort. Grab a bite to eat at one of the bakeries and take some time to explore. 

Getting to the British island of Anguilla from Marigot is easy. You can purchase a ferry ticket at the dock for one of the many boats leaving the island. The total round-trip cost for ticket and port tax is around $50. The ferry trip is about 20 minutes. When you land on Anguilla, you will immediately feel the distinct change from Saint Martin. Although Anguilla is roughly the same size as Saint Martin, it has only a fraction of the population, no bus system, and wide open spaces without hills. There is a lot to see on the island, but most visitors prefer to experience the world-famous Shoal Bay Beach. You can take a taxi or rent a car to get to Shoal Bay Beach. Once you are there, you can enjoy miles of powdery sand and azure ocean. If you are so inclined, you can rent snorkel gear at the beach and swim out to the nearby reef. Vibrant fish of all sizes flash between rocks and coral, creating a underwater wonderland of life and color. Dinner at the beach is as inexpensive as grilled cheese for $5 a plate, although there are also more fancy options. 

As the day ends, climb aboard the last ferry back to Saint Martin. Be sure to ask for a passport stamp; it’s not always required, but it’s a wonderful souvenir. Your international adventure will end with the sunset behind you and the vermilion hills of the Dutch Caribbean in front of you. 

Todays guest post is by Breanna Johnson of Travel Brochures.Org

2015 Travel Calendars

Our 2015 Travel Calendars have just been released on Zazzle.    To see my fabulous collection of 2015 Travel Calendars please be sure to check out my Zazzle store http://www.Zazzle.com/travelwithpaula*

Below are a few of my favorite calendars for 2015 made with my vacation and travel photos.

Prague 2015 Travel Calendar by TravelWithPaula
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Las Vegas Calendar 2015 by TravelWithPaula
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Famous Bridges 2015 Calendars by TravelWithPaula
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Prague 2015 Calendars

Today I thought I would share my favorite Prague travel calendars for 2015. Prague, or Praha as they say in the Czech Republic is a very beautiful capitol city. This calendar would make a great gift for anyone who is a fan of Prague or just loves european travel in general.

Prague 2015 Travel Calendar by TravelWithPaula
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Prague 2015 Travel Calendar by TravelWithPaula
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Best of Las Vegas

Today I am writing about a few of my favorite places in Las Vegas.

 

Best Italian Restaurant:  Trevi (in Caesars Palace Forum Shops)

 

Best Chain Restaurant:  Cheesecake Factory also (in Caesars Palace Forum Shops)

 

Best casino resort for a deal on a hotel room:  Southpointe (off-strip) be sure to sign up for their e-mail list

 

Best Shopping:  Las Vegas Premium Outlet Malls (corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Warm Springs)

 

Best Place On Strip For Souveniers:  ABC Store in Planet Hollywood Shopping Center

 

Best Pool:   Caesars Palace pools

 

And last but not least Best Las Vegas Calendar:





Big Las Vegas Calendar 2015 by TravelWithPaula
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Great Backup Photography Gadget - Mportable

Today I would like to tell my readers about an awesome new photography gadget that I just learned about.  It is called MPortable and my friends who are developing it are launching a project for it on indidgogo.    For those who are not familiar with it indiegogo is a crowdsourcing platform for entrepreneurs to raise funding to make their dream products a reality.

The gadget is MPortable and it is is a lightweight, highly reliable backup device for photographers to use while traveling. It allows users to backup memory card to solid state disk without a computer. More than a simple backup device, it can work with iPad or other tablets via wifi. The Smart Preview feature makes it fast to preview large RAW files on iPad in a second. Users can preview and sort the photos with its powerful app easily. And it can work like a wireless hard drive also. Travelers can view any movies, documents saved in the device with an iPhone. With the MPortable device, travelers won't have to bring a laptop on the road. This looks like a very cool gadget for photographers so please be sure to support it on indiegogo.   I really like the idea of not having to travel with a laptop to be able to back up your digital photographs.

MPortable is being developed by a startup company called MAJC IT and they hope to have it in production and shipping sometime in November of 2014. The device will come in versions ranging from 64G to 512G with a price range of $139 to $440.

To read more about this awesome project on IndieGogo please visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mportable-portable-wireless-ssd-for-photographers/x/8089777. 

The South of France

I absolutely love the french riviera and have been there a couple of times over the years.   My favorite town in the south of France has to be Cannes.   But Nice, St. Tropez, and the other towns are really nice too!  I stayed in Canne at  the Carlton hotel many years ago and really enjoyed the beach that was across the street.  

For my next trip to the south of France I will most likely be considering  french riviera villa rentals for a place to stay.  There are many nice hotels on the french riviera but I really like the idea of having a villa with more space and a kitchen.

I came across these lovely french riveria products on Zazzle and thought I would share them.

cannes beachside postcard by cardart
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Italy Photography

While doing some research for future travel to Italy I came acorss the Facebook page of professional photographer Jim DeLutes  https://www.facebook.com/italyphotography

On his page he shares the beautiful images he took while driving 11,000 miles over a 3 month period in Italy. Jim has some amazing Italian travel photos.  
If you will LIKE his page he is glad to send you weekly updates.

Key West Fishing

Anglers love catching fish, but when they can’t get out on the water, they love looking at photos of fish other people caught! So, if you’re dreaming of catch dolphin or sailfish in warm Florida waters, check out Key West Captain Rich Houde’s Catch Of The Day fish photos.   They have some awesome fish photos so be sure to check them out.

All these fish were caught aboard the Southbound fishing charter in the waters off Key West. Fishing is great year round in the Florida Keys and if you're a saltwater angler, you’ll be ready to head to the Southernmost City for your next fishing vacation after looking at these fish pictures!    

Images by Key West Photographer Michele Strub

Today we are featuring the work of photographer Michele Strub of Michele Strub Images.    Michele, a resident of Key West, Florida,  is a very talented photographer and I love her tropical plant images that are featured on her facebook page.  Michele's beautiful photographs can be purchased at her Zenfolio online photo store,  Michele Strub Images.    Her images are available on the cover of photo books and individual photos can also be purchased.



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Key West Florida

While doing some research for my upcoming Florida vacation I came across this Facebook page dedicated to Key West photos.  My travels will not take me to Key West this time but Key West is definitely one of my favorite Florida destinations. Below is a sampling of the beautiful beach and sunset photos that I found.    They also offer some great key west travel tips like free things to do in Key West and information about Key West History.  So if you are going to Key West, Florida be sure to checkout the this page.

2014 Calendars Europe

Check out my great collection of 2014 Calendars Europe.  All photos were taken by me on my european vacations.

Prague 2014 Travel Calendar by TravelWithPaula
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Prague 2014 Travel Calendar by TravelWithPaula
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Germany 2014 Travel Calendar by TravelWithPaula
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Germany 2014 Travel Calendar by TravelWithPaula
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Germany 18 Month 2014 - June 2015 Travel Calendar by TravelWithPaula
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Europe 2014 Travel Calendar by TravelWithPaula
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2014 Dresden Germany Travel Calendar by TravelWithPaula
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My Favorite Places For Italy Travel

Italy is definitely one of my favorite travel destinations.  Having been there several times I have definitely started list of favorite Italian travel destinations.   So far the list includes:

• Portofino and Santa Margarita Ligure (check out the Portofile 2014 calendar below)
• Venice
• Lake Garda - check out the beautiful photos http://www.lakegardatourist.com/

I also have a bucket list of places in Italy that I have yet to visit.  They include:

• Rome and Vatican City
• Florence
• Tuscany
• Sicily
• Capri

 What is your favorite place to visit for an Italian vacation.   Please leave me a comment below to tell me about it.

portofino 2014 wall calendars by cardart
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Sedona Travel Photos

We are planning  a trip to the Grand Canyon and Sedona in Arizona this summer.  In searclhing the internet for arizona travel information I cam across this site that focuses on travel photography in arizona and sedona.    The site is published by a fine art photographer named Al who also owns a gallery in Sedona, Arizona. 
 

Al has published numerous phoography books that he sells on Amazon.  Be sure to check out his site AJ-foto.com  His books are highly illustrated, very comprehensive, easy to understand, and require no prior knowledge of photography .

Sydney Tours in Australia

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Sandy beaches, wildlife, museums, fantastic restaurants and a plethora of landmarks and attractions, this is Sydney, Australia’s largest and most visited city. Its diversity attracts close to 10 million visitors each year arriving from other parts of the country as well as afar, and it is easy to see why it is such a popular holiday destination.

A trendy way to explore Sydney is by taking a tour, which will enable one to see a myriad amount of attractions for a discounted rate. Sightseeing tours are a great way to take in as much as possible of this sprawling city, stopping at its most famous attractions, including the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Sydney Opera House and Luna Park.

The hop-on hop-off double decker bus is a great way to whiz around Sydney at your own pace. Tickets for this tour bus usually also include admission to a few top attractions, such as the Sydney Tower and the Sydney Monorail. Cruises are another great way to take in Sydney and are a great way to snap photos of its famous coastline.

There are also plenty of specialized Sydney tours including the Sydney Bridge Climb, which takes visitors to the top of this iconic landmark for some amazing views of the city and its surrounding Blue Mountains. Those that don’t wish to climb can enjoy cycling across the bridge while enjoying a cycling tour of the city.

The Rocks is one of Sydney’s most visited districts, filled with sandstone buildings, laneways and historical sites. Walking tours of the area are the best way to discover this unique area of the city and to learn about its history. These tours take visitors along its historical narrow streets and hidden alleyways and to beautiful courtyards and charming little quarters.

See Sydney from the sky while enjoying helicopter a tour of Sydney. These tours are not cheap but they are a phenomenal way to take in the entire city, seeing its blue harbour, iconic landmarks and lovely beaches from a bird’s-eye view. Jump on a seaplane and enjoy scenic views of Sydney Harbour and Bondi Beach.

Views of the city’s skyline can also be enjoyed by taking a cruise along the harbour, which is most popular in the evening. These cruises include dinner and enable visitors to take in views of the city while dining on a delicious meal and sipping on local wine.

There are so many different tours available that allow visitors to discover Sydney, all of which are highly recommended. Walk, cycle or ride a bus through the city or enjoy it while flying high above or sailing along the water.

Barge Holiday in France: The Picturesque Region of Alsace-Lorraine

Anyone that is pondering the idea of going on a barge holiday in France should certainly consider cruising through the picturesque Alsace-Lorraine region. It is filled with historic castles and is renowned for its Baroque, Gothic and Romanesque architecture. Do keep in mind no matter where you decide to cruise on your barge holiday it is always vital to find the proper vessel, which will enable you to feel relaxed and comfortable.

Alscae-Lorraine
Should you decide to cruise through Alsace-Lorraine on your barge holiday in France you are certainly going to be delighted with what you will see.

Many cruises begin in the historic town of Saverne. Beautiful sights within the city include the 15th century former castle (Chateau Vieux) and the adjacent 15th century Roman Catholic Church. Saverne’s most famous building is the Rohan Castle, which was once home to the bishops of Strasbourg and is now a museum.

Another tour highlight includes stopping to see the world famous Strasbourg Cathedral. Standing at 466 feet (142 metres) it is the highest still-standing structure built during the Middle Ages. It is visible far across the plains of Alsace and can be seen from as far off as the Vosges Mountains or the Black Forest on the other side of the Rhine. The cathedral is one of the finest examples of gothic architecture in Europe, and is very popular on walking holidays as well as barge holidays.

Other stops along the tour include visiting the Rene Lalique Collection as well as taking the time to see the Arzviller boat elevator.

Selecting a vessel

Finding a vessel that meets all of your desires is crucial when going on a barge holiday. In France, there are so many tremendous vessels, however one of the most raved about is the La Nouvelle Etoile.

It is ultra plush and modern and is designed for eight people. Inside the cabin there is a teak-lined dining area, a bar, piano and a saloon. The sun deck is fully equipped with loungers and a hot tub.

There are four rooms on board and each one has its own en-suite bathroom. Additional facilities include an exercise room and eight bikes.

Delectable Dining

While on a barge holiday in France you should expect nothing less than excellent wine and cuisine.

The wine cellar of the La Nouvelle Etoile includes St Emillion Grand Cru, Chablis Premier Cru Pouilly Fuisse, Chassagne-Montrachet and Riesling Grand Cru.

Every afternoon a wonderful cheese platter with Munster, Brie, Fourme d’Ambert and Chaource will be served to whet your appetite.

Then, the world-class chefs aboard the vessel will prepare mouth-watering dishes such as duck breast with a passion fruit glace, medallions of veal with a girolles and truffle sauce and crepes suzette with homemade vanilla sauce.