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Great Smoky Mountains Tennessee Travel Guide: What to See Just Outside Gatlinburg

Great Smoky Mountains · Tennessee Great Smoky Mountains Scenic Drive: What to See Without Hiking A photography-first guide to Newfound Gap Road, mountain streams, scenic pull-offs and wildlife just outside Gatlinburg. No Hiking Required Just Outside Gatlinburg Experience the Smokies from the Road There are places that you visit—and then there are places that stay

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Family Travel, Hiking & Nature, Outdoor Adventures, Photography

Why One Day Isn’t Enough at Tanganyika Wildlife Park

A second day at Tanganyika Wildlife Park gave us more than additional animal encounters. Returning to favorite habitats, meeting penguins, feeding a lioness and watching a snow leopard decline a scheduled interaction gave me a deeper perspective on animal behavior, keeper education, conservation and ethical animal experiences.

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Two Feet From a Tiger: My First Day at Tanganyika Wildlife Park

My first day at Tanganyika Wildlife Park included a keeper-led tiger feeding, giraffe and rhino encounters, lorikeets, lemurs and more. Beyond the close animal experiences, I also looked at how the park approaches animal welfare, conservation education and responsible wildlife interactions.

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Eco-Tourism & Conservation, Family Travel, Outdoor Adventures, Photography, Road Trip, US Travel Adventures

The Ultimate Midwest Road Trip: Route 66, Tanganyika Wildlife Park & Hidden Gems

Follow our nine-day, nearly 2,200-mile Midwest road trip through eight states, with Route 66 roadside attractions, Tanganyika Wildlife Park, St. Louis, Wichita, Oklahoma City, Little Rock, historic hotels, immersive art and hidden gems along the way.

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Eco-Tourism & Conservation, Family Travel, Outdoor Adventures, Photography, Road Trip, Street Art, US Travel Adventures

Looking Up: A Photographer’s Guide to London’s Architectural Details

London, England · Travel Photography Looking Up: London Architectural Details & Photography Tips London architecture photography becomes much more interesting when you stop trying to fit every entire building into the frame and start paying attention to the details most people walk past. This guide grew from my first afternoon photographing London. Some of my

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View beneath the cascading green branches of a large weeping tree in Hyde Park, London.

Hyde Park Through a Photographer’s Lens: Discovering London’s Hidden Details

See Hyde Park through a photographer’s lens, from the colorful Rose Garden and winding paths to flowers, pollinators and a remarkable weeping tree. Based on my first visit to London, this photo-focused guide shares the quiet details that made Hyde Park one of my favorite unexpected discoveries and offers practical tips for photographing the park yourself.

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Hiking & Nature, International Adventures, Outdoor Adventures, Photography
Angela Addington smiling in front of the ornate black-and-gold Canada Gate near Buckingham Palace in London.

Discover One of London’s Most Beautiful Hidden Gems Near Buckingham Palace

Just steps from Buckingham Palace, Canada Gate and The Green Park offer an easy escape from the surrounding crowds. This firsthand guide explores the gate’s ornate 1911 design, the peaceful park beyond it, photography opportunities, nearby landmarks and practical tips for adding this overlooked London stop to a sightseeing day.

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