BlogHide Reblurtsfor91days-travel in # photography • 4 yr. ago • 2 min readA Picturesque Daytime Walk through Springfield, OhioSpringfield, Ohio is one of those classic Midwestern American cities which lost much of their identity following the eclipse of the industrialization boom. Unable to provide jobs for their inhabitants, many once-thriving communities across the Midwest have become mere shadows of their former selves. But recently, many such cities have begun…for91days-travel in # mascleta • 4 yr. ago • 2 min readRicasa’s Vertical Mascletà in Benidorm, 2022When Ricasa announces the shooting of a Vertical Mascletà, you drop everything and go. At least, that’s what you do if you’re like us. When we heard they’d be putting on one of these insane displays in Benidorm, we immediately booked a bus ticket. These Vertical Mascletàs are all earning instant legendary status, and they’ve become…for91days-travel in # usa • 4 yr. ago • 4 min readA Picturesque Evening Walk through Springfield, OhioWelcome to Springfield, Ohio. According to some articles you can find online, this is the unhappiest city in the United States of America, and the fourth most dangerous city in the state of Ohio. Such articles of course inspire Youtubers like this one to drive through the city, making videos with clickbait titles, talking smack about Springfield.…for91days-travel in # benidorm • 4 yr. ago • 1 min readVERTICAL MASCLETÀ in Benidorm by Ricasa - Absolutely Insane - TRUST ME! Fiestas Mayores PatronalesBenidorm is not super close to Valencia but after I heard that Ricasa is going to set up yet another Vertical Mascletà, I decided to go on a day trip to Benidorm. After seeing their insane Vertical Mascletà in Benissa , I knew it would be worth it. I took a bus from Valencia 's (rather ugly) bus terminal and arrived 1 1/2 hours later…for91days-travel in # mascleta • 4 yr. ago • 3 min readThree Fireworks For the Nou D’Octubre Celebrations in ValenciaValencia is definitely not lacking for firework events — in fact, they seem to happen every single day in this city. That might not be technically true, but it sure feels like it! We had the chance to see three separate firework shows just for a single holiday: the Nou D’Octubre. This is the Day of the Valencian Community, held on October 9th…for91days-travel in # cows • 4 yr. ago • 1 min readVisiting Happy Cows At a Dairy Farm in Ohio - Midwest Adventures 2022Yes, there are dairy farms out there where cows are actually happy. We had the honor to visit a Dairy Farm in Ohio where we could see with our own eyes that a place like this really exists. Everything at this farm is in general an open concept and the cows are being let out to the fields at least twice a day, where they can feed on the fresh…for91days-travel in # usa • 4 yr. ago • 3 min readThe Wild Wild Midwest – A Safari in … Ohio?!Among the experiences you might expect to have in Ohio: attending a college football game, navigating a cornfield maze, exploring revitalized big cities, visiting an amusement park, and discovering off-beat roadside attractions. But… going on a safari? Like a real one, with cheetahs and giraffes? Yeah, that’s something that doesn’t immediately…for91days-travel in # fireworks • 4 yr. ago • 1 min readMascletà For The 9 Octubre 2022 Celebrations by Pirotecnia del MediterráneoThere are normally only two Mascletàs in Valencia a year where you can admire these kind of fireworks at Plaza del Ayuntamiento without the safety cage, one event is the Day of the Virgen de los Desamparados and the other one is for the 9 Octubre festivities (recorded in this video). I'm always super excited for these two events…for91days-travel in # ohio • 4 yr. ago • 1 min readThe Wilds Conservation Preserve in Ohio - A Midwest SafariI have been to Ohio plenty of times but I would have never ever guessed that I would be going on a Safari in this midwest state. Even less though encountering rhinos, giraffes and ostriches. We came from Columbus, past Zanesville we soon arrived at The Wilds - a Branch of the Columbus Zoo. To be honest, I didn't know what to expect and even…for91days-travel in # valencia • 4 yr. ago • 1 min readNou D'octubre Night Fireworks in Valencia 2022 - Pirotecnia del MediterráneoThe weekend around the 9th of October has been a busy weekend filled with fireworks for us. That Saturday we already went to Benimamet for this fun Mascletà with beautiful evening light . We then biked straight back to Valencia for dinner and continued to this consistently strong night firework by Pirotecnia del Mediterráneo set on a…for91days-travel in # nyc • 4 yr. ago • 3 min readTravel Photo Challenge: Mirrorless DSLR Camera vs Mobile Phone – The VerdictWhile I was in New York City, I experimented with taking photos using my mirrorless DSLR camera, and my Vivo X60 Pro+ mobile phone. I’ve already published the photos I took with the phone, and now it’s time to see the pictures taken with the camera. Is it really worth lugging around a large piece of equipment like this, when almost everyone has…for91days-travel in # usa • 4 yr. ago • 1 min read2 1/2 Weeks in Ohio - Mostly In Springfield - Summer 2022This is the first time we both went back to Ohio to visit family since the beginning of the pandemic. It has been way too long since I last seen everyone and it was interesting to see how much Springfield, Ohio has changed in over 2 years. The most notable change is the city's attempt the bring life back to the city center. We love the local…for91days-travel in # benimamet • 4 yr. ago • 1 min readBenimamet 9 D'Octubre Night Macsletà 2022 - Pirotecnia AitanaYes, more celebrations in Valencia and yes that means more fireworks. This time we're celebrating the Day of the Valencian Community on the 9th of Cctober and traditionally there are several fireworks around that day (a Mascletà on Plaza del Ayuntamiento ) and fireworks the night before. So on October 8th we jumped on to our bikes and…for91days-travel in # fireworks • 4 yr. ago • 2 min readSummer Fireworks In and Around ValenciaThis summer we didn’t just stick to the city of Valencia, but also ventured into nearby towns to attend some promising fireworks displays. During the summer months, seemingly every village in Valencia celebrates some sort of event, in which fireworks are the main protagonist. It would be impossible to see them all, especially since many occur on…for91days-travel in # valencia • 4 yr. ago • 1 min readSummer Fireworks Valencia 2022 Including Some Strong MascletàsOh Summer in Spain - most people associate it with beaches , eating tapas and paellas in cute little restaurants with tables in the street and drinking Sangria. Well, not for everyone. For us, these summer months mean small town festivals including some amazing firework and Mascletà displays. We don't have a car so we were a bit limited…for91days-travel in # photography • 4 yr. ago • 3 min readIs My Phone’s Camera Enough to Capture New York City? Travel Photography Test!When I was in photography school, I was shooting photos on film, using a variety of cameras — 35mm, medium format, and even large 4×5 format cameras. With the digital revolution in the photography field, things have obviously changed a lot, and producing high-quality images has become much easier and more accessible. But I’m not convinced that…for91days-travel in # newyorkcity • 4 yr. ago • 3 min readYes, You Should Walk Over the Manhattan Bridge When in New York CityWalking from Brooklyn to Manhattan over the East River is a popular tourist activity in New York. By far the most popular way to do so, has been by crossing the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. But we had already done that a couple times, so instead decided to walk across the Manhattan Bridge, during our recent visit to the city — and actually think this…for91days-travel in # fireworks • 4 yr. ago • 1 min readMislata Spiderweb Mascletà - Grand Night Firework Closing Summer Events in and around Valencia 2022Wow - what great summer this was for fireworks. All the firework events in Valencia and around the city in small towns finally came back to life. And to be honest there were too many events for us to see - we have regular work as well and can't be running around all week to hunt down fireworks :). Even though we wish we could have been. If…for91days-travel in # mislata • 4 yr. ago • 1 min readDaytime Mascletà in Mislata - August 29th 2022 - Ending with a big BOOM!A few days earlier we saw a smaller street Mascletàstreet Mascletà right at the Mislata metro station. But when we heard there is also going to be a Mascletà at Mislata's Plaza Mayor - we knew we had to come back. Since the fireworks at this shooting location tend to be larger and stronger. And indeed - this Mascletà didn't disappoint and…for91days-travel in # newyorkcity • 4 yr. ago • 1 min readWalking Over Manhattan Bridge with Brooklyn Bridge And New York City Skyline ViewsAnd it's already our last day of our short visit to New York City. Our flight to Ohio has been delayed to the evening, so we decided to walk over the Brooklyn Bridge - on the subway over to Brooklyn we did some more research and opted for a walk over the Manhattan bridge instead - since from there you can actually admire the Brooklyn Bridge and I…