Kim Magaraci

In the world of photography, protecting one’s gear is paramount. One name often springs to mind when buying equipment cases – Pelican, the industry leader. However, a new option has emerged on the market: The Seahorse Camera Case. Despite years of carrying camera gear, I’ve never found the right bag or case to protect my […]

If you’re visiting the Iowa city of Des Moines for a brief business trip, an extended stay, or thinking about moving to the “Hartford of the West,” it’s crucial to know if the city is safe and what areas and neighborhoods are the best for tourists and travelers. Des Moines is a relatively safe place. […]

Wyoming‘s wilderness hides a wonderland that enchants adventurers and nature lovers alike: Yellowstone National Park. This legendary park is famous for its mesmerizing geysers, sprawling mountains, diverse wildlife, and staggering beauty. I first visited Yellowstone in 2017 and immediately fell in love with this place, which is one of the wildest on Earth. I grew […]

The first state you might think of when it comes to wine tasting, wine tours, and excellent wine probably isn’t the Midwest state of Iowa, but did you know that nearly 100 wineries exist in The Hawkeye State? Iowa is not blessed with the easy-peasy lemon-squeezy winemaking climate of the California coast, the Loire Valley […]

If you’re looking for the best travel accessories for photographers, you’d better ask a travel photographer, right? Well, I’ve been seeing the world from behind a camera for as long as I can remember. I got my first camera and a basic photography book when I was eight years old. A few years later, I […]

Balboa Island is a tiny yet beautiful island that sits right off the coast of Newport Beach in Southern California. The small enclave was once nothing more than a sandbar near the small wharf that operated there in the 1800s. As commercial operations wound down in the bay at the end of the 1800s, an […]