Knowing that we were traveling to Barbuda, where I expected a beautiful night sky, I planned to try to shoot the Milky Way. I had never done it before, but why not? So I did a bit of research and here’s how I planned for shooting the Milky Way and the results. Step 1: Get away from the city! Light pollution of big cities will obscure your view of the night sky, so it’s important to distance yourself as much as possible. Barbuda was pretty far away, so I didn’t expect any difficulty here. What I would find out when setting up was that there was still a significant…
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Every good trip starts with a travel planner. The way to get the most out of your trip is to do your homework, to learn about the island, the people, and the places to see so that you make the most of your limited time there. When it comes to vacations, most of us don’t have months to explore. The key to experiencing the best of your destination is to have a travel plan. Here’s what I put together in planning our trip to Antigua and Barbuda. The Travel Planner Those of you who have read my blog, may have seen my Travel Planning Tips series, and know that I…
