Nature travel photographer Tom Dempsey suggests tips for worldwide travel.
The world’s best pocket-sized travel camera improved in 2015: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 version IV (best-ever pocket camera 2015, 10.5 oz) bests earlier version III with: a new Exmor RS stacked… Read More »Sony RX100 I & III review: best pocket camera 2012-15
Coast Range: Whistler Resort, Garibaldi & Joffre Lakes Provincial Parks The Resort Municipality of Whistler is not only one of the most scenic ski areas in… Read More »CANADA: Coast Range: Whistler Resort, Garibaldi, Joffre Lakes
Thoughts on ecotourism and nature travel: How do we sustain 8 billion people? Our strong drive for travel has filled every corner of the earth… Read More »TRAVEL sustainability: environmental & social impacts
Origins of Zydeco and Cajun music by Tom Dempsey, Seattle, Washington Introduction. My love for zydeco dancing inspired researching the history of zydeco music. I learned… Read More »USA: LOUISIANA: Origins of Zydeco and Cajun Music
In Idaho, hike the Sawtooth Mountains, explore gold mining history (in Custer and “Land of the Yankee Fork” State Park), and admire rainbows glowing in… Read More »USA: Idaho guide
Learn how to adjust to high altitude without getting sick (updated in 2018): Ascending too quickly above 10,000 feet elevation can cause nausea, headaches, or… Read More »How to acclimatize to high altitude
Peru delights your heart with spectacular mountains, amazing ancient ruins, and colorful cultures. In 2000 and 2003, I enjoyed trekking in Peru to Machu Picchu, Lares, Santa… Read More »PERU 2000, 2003 treks, Machu Picchu
This article mostly covers our first trip to Australia, where Carol and I left Seattle’s winter for 7.5 weeks exploring some great forest parks in… Read More »AUSTRALIA guide