Sharing my adventures and travels.
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● Featured essay
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The kitchen is a stage where culture, philosophy, and craftsmanship converge. Nowhere is this more evident than in the hands of the chef and the knives they wield. The Japanese and Western culinary traditions, though both rooted in centuries of refinement, diverge dramatically in their approach to tools—especially knives. These…
● Latest Essays
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Winter Camping: Mastering Discretion and Preparation
Winter stealth camping is an adventure that combines the thrill of off-grid living with the challenges of cold weather survival. Whether you’re seeking solitude, saving…
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December 2025 Print of the Month
Now until the end of December: 10% off the December Print of the Month!
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Happy Egg Fried Rice Cooking Anniversary
On this day in 1950 a communist rat, Mao Anying, was terminated in a US airstrike. The rat wanted egg fried rice and tried to…
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Happy Thanksgiving
Going offline through Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday! We’ll be back with a new essay on Friday, 5th of December!
● About Me
I’m Alain, a professional fine art landscape photographer, videographer, and educator, often travelling off-road to get to great photography locations.
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