Deciding on the “right” camera can easily become overwhelming! Is a full-frame camera always better than a crop-sensor camera? Is full-frame worth the extra cost? And can a crop sensor even be better in some cases? In this article, I’ll share my personal experience with both full-frame and crop sensors, breaking down how each one affects image quality, portability, and the overall shooting experience. I’ll help you figure out which camera best suits your travel and outdoor photography needs. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of the pros and cons of each option, allowing you to confidently choose the right camera for your next adventure.

Yosemite National Park is beautiful any time of year, but visiting in winter offers a chance to experience a true winter wonderland. If you visit from mid- to late February, you may also witness the phenomenon known as the firefall, when the last rays of sunlight hit Horsetail Fall at just the right angle, making it appear as if fire, rather than water, is falling down. Join me on a snowy hike along the Mist and John Muir Trails to Vernal and Nevada Falls, as well as the attempt to see the firefall. Plus, learn what to know before hitting the icy trails in Yosemite in Winter!

The Twenty Lakes Basin Loop is a stunning hike that begins at Saddlebag Lake and leads you through a series of breathtaking alpine lakes and scenery. Along the way, you'll be treated to impressive views of nearby mountain peaks. In this article, I’ll take you along with me on this hike, which I did in late summer after a particularly snowy winter. The lingering snow patches, which persisted until September, made the hike both tricky in places and exciting.

What was that? It sounded like someone or something broke a bunch of thicker branches and I immedetly knew that it was impossible that a squirrel, a mouse or even a coyote could have caused this. The trail was rather narrow at this point. To my left side, there were thick bushes that were hiding the river down in the valley below us. The sound was so close. It must have come from these bushes! I turned my head to the left and all I could see was fur in the midst of greenery, A LOT of brown fur.

Thanks to San Francisco's hilly terrain, there is no shortage of amazing views within (and just outside) the city. In this guide, I'll share my favorite viewpoints and parks with a view as a resident of SF, all of which are entirely free to access.

While summer is slowly winding down in many parts of the Northern Hemisphere at the end of September, the hottest place on Earth is still sweltering under the scorching sun.