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Going to local markets in foreign countries is an activity I particularly enjoy. Actually I have enjoyed visits to places like Eastern Market in Detroit and other US cities too. The food and the people can give one a sense for what the culture is like while providing a myriad of photography opportunities for folks […]
I loved the street art in Bogota, Columbia. Relished it. The largest city in this South American country explodes with colorful buildings, street poles, old warehouses and even a wild labyrinth. There’s a reason for these incredible high quality bursts of color. In 2011, a 16 year old boy, Diego Felipe Becerra was shot by […]
A restful stopping point on the photo tour in Columbia last March was an Ecco Lodge called Cannúa Ecolodge. It was a change of pace, a chance to reset the energy level between busy urban destinations. Cannúa Lodge is nestled in an area about 50 miles from Medellin and at times made me think of […]
I had no idea what to expect when we landed in Medellin, Columbia where our travel guide booked us for several days of sightseeing and making photographs. The second largest city in Columbia with mild climate, it was once considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world. It is now one of the […]
Medelin is an extraordinary city in the middle of Columbia. Having once been named as one of the most violent cities in the world, it is now one of the safest. Wow. What a place to visit. I loved every minute meeting the people, photographing the communities and learning about the dramatic change in this […]
by Judy Bereza, guest blogger “Granada, I’m under your spell.” Yes, that song, that ear worm, is a perfect description of a magical day spent exploring the Alhambra,the crown jewel of Granada. First a bit of explanation, followed by a short history lesson. We were in the south of Spain staying with friends in […]
I was particularly thrilled with the privately planned photo tour of Columbia (March 2025) because the itinerary included a couple of days at the Carnaval in Barranquilla, billed as second largest in the world. I had never been to one of these famous festivals held around the world just before Lent. Originally a Pagan festival […]
One of the things that I love about going on photography trips is that often the photographer leader takes us to places that normal tours don’t go. An example is on a trip to Columbia last March. We visited Barranquilla to take pictures of their Carnaval, a treat for any aspiring photographer. But what really […]
by Judy Bereza, guest blogger The experience of river cruising can be addictive. We have cruised the Danube, the Rhine, the Moselle, and this past June we added the Rhone in Southern France to this happy “affliction”. Europe’s rivers are a passport to historic cities, landmarks and spectacular scenery. Scenery often enjoyed while sipping a […]
If you have been following DesignDestinations, you know that Sue Schroder took a long dreamed about trip to Paris with teenage granddaughters and lived to tell about it. In fact, last week and this, she shares her experiences and what she learned during this magical week. Enjoy! by Sue Schroder, guest blogger Overview of what […]
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