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  • Essential Overlanding Gear: What You Really Need

    Overlanding and dispersed camping have exploded in popularity, and with them, a tidal wave of gadgets and gear promising to make your adventures easier, safer, and more enjoyable. But do you really need a trunk full of the latest tech and gizmos? The truth is, successful overlanding is about self-reliance,…

Latest Essays
  • Top Secure Messaging Apps for Privacy

    Top Secure Messaging Apps for Privacy

    Found an interesting article on the various options for secure and private messengers on Android – most of their comments do apply to these apps…

  • Essential Benefits of Rainflies for Hammock Camping

    Essential Benefits of Rainflies for Hammock Camping

    Hammock camping has gained popularity among outdoor enthusiasts for its unique blend of comfort, versatility, and connection with nature. Unlike traditional tent camping, hammock camping…

  • Top Radio Communication Tools for Overlanding Adventures

    Top Radio Communication Tools for Overlanding Adventures

    Overlanding, the practice of traveling to remote destinations where the journey is as significant as the destination, often takes enthusiasts into areas devoid of cellular…

  • October 2024 Print of the Month

    October 2024 Print of the Month

    Finally was capable of getting caught up with my photograph processing for 2024. Just posted the October 2024 Print of the Month, “Abandoned Mine.” Available…

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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