Sharing my adventures and travels.
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● Featured essay
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This is a short essay based on the long-form article of the same name, Fall Camping Safety: Avoid These 10 Critical Errors, available via the “Article section” at the top of the site. There is a specific kind of overconfidence that belongs to the shoulder of the season. In July,…
● Latest Essays
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Single-Bevel Japanese Knife Skill Exercises for Home Cooks
This essay is based on the long form article “Mastering Single-Bevel Knives: 5 Essential Exercises,” available in the “Articles section” of the site. A single-bevel Japanese…
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The Case for Harvesting on the Road
The essay emphasizes that harvesting food during extended overland travel is an essential skill, akin to navigation. It addresses issues like weight management and meal…
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How to Repair a Chipped Kiritsuke Knife Without Ruining the Ura
A kiritsuke (切付)— the flat-tipped, single-bevel cousin of the yanagiba (柳刃)— is a knife whose entire personality lives in its geometry. So when a chip…
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Morning Process to Make a Great Espresso Using the Picopresso and Whole Beans
The Picopresso, made by Wacaco, is a remarkable portable espresso maker that, despite its pocket-sized form factor, is capable of pulling genuinely excellent shots —…
● About Me
I’m Alain, a professional fine art landscape photographer, videographer, and educator, often travelling off-road to get to great photography locations.
