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Reading Time: 4 minutes Manhattan, New York sunset via Kevin Lu @SweatEngine The Big Apple is calling not just you, but your camera too. People come to NYC for many reasons. Some come to chase fame and money, some come for freedom and equality or to try something different. Heck, people come for anything. A city as diverse in culture as in geography, it’s no wonder that it’s a top spot for many photographers My first time in New York, I was swamped with work related meetings and events and hardly had time to snap some good New York photography. This time, I made it my mission to truly see the city. If you’re hitting the Big Apple and want to capture every iconic (and cliche) spot, be sure to check these out. I did. I couldn’t help it. 1. Brooklyn Bridge Photo of me @StephBeTravel by @Rosscockrell Photo by @V.DelaCruz  2. Taxi in Times Square Photo of Times Square by (me) @StephBeTravel 3. Any Roof-Top Photo of me @StephBeTravel by @Rosscockrell...

Reading Time: 4 minutes Who: Introducing Sean Ensch, California expat residing in Norway and traveling the world. A photographer, social media connoisseur, and #TravelBreak adventurer, Sean isn’t a dreamer, he’s a doer. Where: West Bay Beach, Roatan, Honduras   Highlights: The best things about West Bay Beach in Roatan are the white sand beaches, crystal clear water, and thriving coral reefs to explore. It is a major diving and snorkeling destination right off the beach. There are many tourist activities at your disposal including fishing trips, parasailing, snorkeling, SUP rentals, zip lining, eco parks, and more. Best Time to Go: Fall leaves the least amount of crowds and lingering best weather conditions.   Money to Spend: In between budget & luxury. We stayed in a vacation rental, which is very common in the tourist towns of Roatan. For a studio, we paid 1000$ for two weeks. Cost of food varies from cheap local grill food at $...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Note from Editor: If you loved the article “Gap Year: 14 Ways to Work and Travel“, you’re going to love blogger Dottie Schrock’s tips on how to maximize your travel experience by boosting your resume as well. Purposeful traveling is my cup of tea. I desire nothing more in life than to travel for the long-term, but it is challenging to find ways to do so that factor in professional development and ambition. It is too easy to fall into aimless wandering where nothing tangible is achieved. I don’t want to traipse around the world with nothing to show for it. While many employers are forgiving of a gap year, if the blank space in your resume is too prominent it will raise some unwanted questions and jeopardize your chances of being hired. My boss describes the problem with long-term, purposeless travel well in the following statement: “While we can claim that we can live on the fringes of society and do not need to conform t...