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Travel | Thank You, Lucas
In an unexpected twist of events in Swakopmund, Breakdown-turned-brunch at a gem of a coffee shop brought out the cheesecake lover in my partner, while I found solace in a fancy French breakfast. Navigating a pay-to-pee nightmare led to an impromptu photoshoot with friendly staff. Moral of the story? Bathroom troubles can sprout creativity, and… Read more
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Photography | Custom-Built Light Box
Ladies and gents, behold the multi-tasking wonder of the art world - the custom-built light box! Perfect for e-commerce and food photography, this fine specimen offers controlled lighting, a changeable foam or wooden background and even color-shifting powers. It's washable, curve-adjustable, and mobile with removable LED lights. Unfortunately, it couldn't emigrate during Covid. Bummer! Read more
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Amazing Adventures: A Story of Volunteering in South Africa
When life gives you grounded flights, you turn it into a DIY-adventure at a backpacker's lodge in East London. Between wrestling with feisty toilet brushes and sipping seaside wines, we built lasting connections, grasping breadmaking, fresh seafood-cooking, and coding between sunshine bathings. Lessons in volunteering? Personal growth and lifelong friendships beat posh vacations. Travel smart,… Read more
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The Truth About Luminar Neo vs Adobe Lightroom
Editing photos feel like herding squirrels? Craving a workflow smoother than a jazz duet, not a rock band brawl? Hold on, photo warriors! Today's clash pits Adobe (pricey!) against newcomer Luminar Neo. But wait! Can Neo team up with your existing Adobe for a photo editing dream team? Let's see who wins (and saves you… Read more
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A Free Crypto Mining Rig and Referral Alternative
In the quirky world of 2020 pandemic-era life, my partner and I had to pivot from visas and jobs to volunteering and dabbling in design. Hunting online work was like seeking a unicorn. Our travel dreams got COVID-cancelled and left in limbo. Then, we navigated treacherous waters of cryptocurrency scams and stumbled on a low-key… Read more
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Political | Freedom of Expression Targeted
Reporters Without Borders is shocked! Despite constitutional guarantees for media freedom in South Africa, it's under threat thanks to nifty old apartheid legislation, sneaky phone-tapping, and journalist harassment. And guess what? In the middle of a pandemic, the South African government is ushering in an 'anti-fake-news' law that essentially signs off on state censorship. Your… Read more
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