Monthly Archives: June 2017

myGuide: Santiago de Compostela, Spain

ByAllie Roqueta June 20, 2017 Europe / myGuide / Spain

Santiago de Compostela is a small town nestled within the Spanish region of Galicia: a natural wonderland filled with lush forests, towering mountains, and jagged seas. Most people know it as the ending point of the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile long pilgrimage dating back to the Middle Ages. However, beyond the after-glow of the pilgrimage, you’ll find that the actual city of Santiago de Compostela is a gem all in its own. A medieval university town, you’ll spot plenty […]

Exploring Hoi An, Vietnam

ByAllie Roqueta June 20, 2017 Asia / Slider / Travel

Hoi An is a small village tucked away in the center of Vietnam, and unbeknownst to many, a tailoring hotspot throughout the world. I didn’t know much about Hoi An at first, but after stopping there a few days during a backpacking trip I quickly realized it was a diamond in the rough. Nostalgia and curiosity washed over me as I wandered through this town where old meets new. Hundred-year-old walls were refreshed with vibrant paint, spreading a sense of […]

Nature Photography: 200mm vs. 55 mm Lens

ByAllie Roqueta June 20, 2017 North America / Samsung Camera

When going on a nature photography trip, it’s good to take along a variety of equipment so that you’re prepared for on-the-fly situations. You never know what types of landscapes you’ll encounter, and it’s a shame to miss out on a good shot because you left the proper lens in the car or back at home. So when I took a weekend trek into Yosemite National Park, I made sure to pack both my Samsung 18-55mm and 50-200mm lenses […]

Prague River Scenes Graffiti Messages and Haunting Histories

ByAllie Roqueta June 20, 2017 Prague / Samsung Camera

Prague was the next city on a whirlwind backpacking adventure, and I found it to be one full of mystery and charm. That, added with the gloom that spread over the region during my stay, made for a somewhat melancholic but intriguing atmosphere. So with my Samsung SMART CAMERA in hand I was determined to capture the mystique that encompassed my first alluring impression of Prague. The Charles Bridge is one iconic site, and for good reason, since it offers […]

San Francisco: Good Eats and Coastal Treats

ByAllie Roqueta June 20, 2017 North America / Samsung Camera / Slider

San Francisco is an epicenter for good eating, and with thousands of restaurants packed into its hilly streets, it consistently tops lists as the best gastronomic city in the U.S. High-end Michelin star restaurants mix with hole-in-the-wall home cooked meals, each igniting the taste buds in their own unique way. One of my favorite things about the Bay area is that you can satisfy your taste buds and your thirst for nature at the same time. Taking a road trip […]

Chun Lee’s Six Degrees of Separation

ByAllie Roqueta June 20, 2017 Europe / Italy / Slider / Tales Abroad: Bologna, Italy

There we sat at the dinner table: one Brazilian, one Bolognese, and one American, laughing hysterically over one childhood pastime that united us—Nintendo’s Street Fighter, to be exact. As we reminisced about how at the age of five our thumbs had developed Carpel Tunnel from excessive joystick use, Michely started making Chun Lee war calls, and Federico took the “Ken stance” with his hands parted forward, ready to use his magic kung-fu powers on us. The original shock that Chuck […]

Playing With Drama: Vignetting Adds a Pop of Color and Theatrics

ByAllie Roqueta June 20, 2017 Europe / Samsung Camera / Spain

Welcome to La Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, the place to watch bullfighting in Spain. Located in the capital city of Madrid, this bullring has seen the rise and fall of many matadors, and is the gleam in the eyes of many future toreros. Las Ventas can fill its stadium walls with up to 25,000 people, cheering in anticipation of the dramatic la corrida, or bullfight. With my Samsung NX mini in hand, I entered through “La Puerta […]

Krakow, Poland: Good Eats, Graffiti Streets, and Old Town Charm

ByAllie Roqueta June 20, 2017 Europe / Krakow / Samsung Camera

The clickity clack sound of horses trotting down the cobblestone streets fill Krakow’s town square, where people gather to taste the delights of Polish sausage and golabki, hear the clocktower trumpeter play his song at every chime of the hour, and maybe even take a ride around the Old Town in a horse and carriage. It was my first time in Poland and we decided to venture to Krakow because we had heard so much about its old town […]

International Tokens and Vivid Colors Collide in Copenhagen’s Superkilen

ByAllie Roqueta June 20, 2017 Copenhagen / Europe / Slider

Venture a bit outside the center of Copenhagen, and you’ll discover one of the city’s greatest urban planning treasures: The Superkilen. This giant park is separated into three different areas which bring modern, classic, and recreational twists to “a day at the park.” When I first stepped foot on the bright red turf of the Red Square, I fell completely in love with it’s eclectic artifacts, lively atmosphere, and inviting rest areas. It was a rainbow-lacquered wonderland that both […]

The Freedom of Bike Photography

ByAllie Roqueta June 20, 2017 North America / Samsung Camera

Growing up near San Diego I became addicted to driving along Pacific Coast Highway, a perfect piece of open road along the California coast. On one side were the rolling hills, and on the other, the pristine Pacific Ocean in all its glory. I’d spend my days gliding down the coastline, surfboard strapped on my car, Hendrix on repeat, and the salty air lingering on my taste buds. When I moved to Berkeley, I swapped my coastline cruising for […]

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