The Freemasons are Hiding in Plain Sight

Labeled as one of the world’s notorious secret societies, a quick visit will indeed prove they are anything but. Just outside the tourist area of Washington DC, at the corner of 16th St., N.W., and S St., you’ll find a temple that most certainly stands out amongst its neighbors. The House of the Temple is …

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Walking in the Cloud Forest at Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu was built by the Incas in the cloud forest around 1450 and was abandoned during the Spanish Conquest around a century later. It sits on a peak in the Peruvian Andes, some 7,970 feet above sea level and 50 miles northwest of Cusco. One of the most exciting draws to Machu Picchu is …

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red and white lighthouse next to a blue house.

On the Hunt for Lighthouses on Cape Cod

As it should, the sun rose, marking the beginning of our day to explore Cape Cod. High on my list of things to do was to investigate classic New England lighthouses. Heather was on board with my idea, but I didn’t think she would dedicate our entire day to it. I knew I would have to …

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Take Composition and Your Photos by the Reins

In the first installment of our series on photography, we talked about the three primary camera controls Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO. If you missed it or want a refresher check it out here. Now we will talk about framing your photo; this is often called composition. Don’t let this word composition give you stress; …

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Photo Essay: Portobello Market, London

The World Famous Portobello Road Market runs through the Notting Hill neighborhood of London, England. Tourists and locals alike partake in the fun. It is one of London’s largest and most exciting markets; you never know what you will find. Not only was it the setting for the movie Notting Hill with Hugh Grant, but …

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street art of two colorful guys on the side of a brick building

Maynard’s Street Art Obsession – Montreal, Canada

The atmosphere was busy for midnight. As we searched for food options in the Chinatown area, we noticed a few art pieces here and there. In the dark, Montreal seemed to be promising. In the daylight, Montreal was a street art jackpot. As we made our way around, our original plans were quickly scrapped, and …

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