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A grueling trek up Villingadalsfjall mountain in the Faroe Islands' Vidoy island, where the author pushes through physical exhaustion to reach the 841-meter summit despite false peaks and dramatic weather changes.
Exploring Hvannasund, a Faroe Islands village known for the traditional whale slaughter hunt, examining the cultural practice, its context within modern island life, and the complex attitudes of locals toward continuing the tradition.
A solo traveler wakes before dawn in the Faroese village of Syðrugøta to explore its moss-covered landscape, contemplate the local economy and culture, and prepare for the day's journey toward Vidoy.
A photography journey to Kalsoy Island featuring ferry crossings, coastal hikes to a scenic lighthouse, and sheep gathered on clifftops with the camera A7RII.
A hiking adventure to Klakkur mountain above Klaksvik with practical travel tips for navigating single-lane roads and the importance of the tourist information office.
Exploring the coastal village of Gjogv with its dramatic cliff formations and puffin habitat, encountering challenging weather but rewarding landscape photography.
An early morning journey through Funningur village on Eysturoey Island, featuring dramatic light breaks through storm clouds and waterfalls cascading down cliff faces.
Settling into our second Airbnb in Sydrugoeta village, climbing a nearby hill despite exhaustion, and reflecting on the importance of fitness for island trekking.
Visiting popular Saksun with its iconic turf-roofed houses and dramatic cliffs, plus practical driving tips for navigating the Faroe Islands' challenging single-lane roads.
The Faroe Islands, voted the world's best island by National Geographic travelers in 2007, explored and documented with the Sony A7RII.
Travel photography of Thorshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands, captured with the Sony A7RII mirrorless camera.
Exploring the beautiful harbor area of Thorshavn at Bryggjubakki, with visits to the visitor center and reflections on missed island ferry opportunities.
A first sunrise photography session from an Airbnb accommodation in Thorshavn, the Faroe Islands, documenting the beautiful morning and surrounding village landscape.
Morning exploration of Copenhagen's modern architecture near the airport, featuring photography with the Sony A7RII mirrorless camera.
Beginning a ten-day solo international trip to the Faroe Islands, with reflections on preparation and the journey from Seoul to Copenhagen and onward.
The beach directly accessible from the hotel, Nong Nuoc has strong waves making swimming challenging, but perfect for wading and walking with views of traditional Vietnamese fishing boats at dawn.
About a twenty-minute taxi ride from the hotel, Lotte Mart is where most tourists go shopping, though the back parking lot reveals the distinctive Vietnamese scene of countless motorbikes.
I photographed around ten cats living at the Hyatt Regency, including two regulars we saw frequently and four or five around the pool area.
A photo collection from the second day and third day at the pool, featuring the adult pool area where my son and I played and relaxed.
The Hyatt Regency's kids pool is perfect for families with its shallow depths, artificial sand beach cleaned daily, and plenty of toys.
My family arrived at Hyatt Regency Da Nang only to find ocean-view rooms fully booked, so we settled for a semi-basement room that turned out to have its own unexpected charms.
Arriving at Da Nang International Airport and making the journey to Hyatt Regency with pickup service.
Tips and techniques for capturing stunning photographs from an airplane window during a four-and-a-half-hour flight to Da Nang.
Practical information about parking at Incheon Airport before departing for Da Nang, including costs and logistics with family.