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Technical basics Set the phone / camera to the highest resolution possible. Photos taken at a higher resolution will end up being larger in file size, but remember that large photos can always be scaled down whereas smaller photos will lose quality if they are enlarged. Make sure the lens is clean – smudges can cause blur and flare. Use a soft cloth to remove any dirt or blemishes from the lens before shooting and if … Read entire article »

While most travelers can only dream of getting an Oscar or being on the silver screen, anyone can pretend to be star at U.S. hotels where countless movie scenes have been shot. Travel firm TripAdvisor (www.tripadvisor.com) has come up with a list of the top 10 famous movie hotels, according to its editors. “While many travelers enjoy in-room movies as part of a relaxing hotel stay, these star-studded properties offer guests an actual connection with some … Read entire article »

1. Keep it cheap. Expensive bicycles with top-of-the-range parts can be a disadvantage if, for instance, they break in rural Turkey where there’s no hope of finding suitable spare parts. 2. Set off with a little bit too much. You can always sell or give away things en route if the going gets tough. 3. Save yourself the pain. Buy a second-hand saddle that’s already been worn in by someone else. 4. It doesn’t have to … Read entire article »

Forbes expanded the list of cities under consideration this year to include the 200 largest metropolitan statistical areas (in years past Forbes examined 150), which led to a shuffling in the ranks. Any area with a population of more than 245,000 was eligible. This year Cleveland takes the top spot in Forbes third annual ranking of America’s Most Miserable Cities. The Ohio city on the Cuyahoga River has high unemployment, dismal weather, hefty taxes, corruption … Read entire article »

In a country where a tip is considered a supplement to an income and not a constituent part of a wage, do not be afraid not to leave a tip if the service was not up to scratch – an important lesson for obliging Brits, in particular. London In restaurants, particularly the high-end establishments, 12.5 per cent is usually already included on the bill, with anything between 10 per cent and 15 per cent being customary. … Read entire article »

Trying to renew your romance this Valentine’s weekend, or surprise a new partner with a gasp-inducing getaway? Boutique hotel experts Mr & Mrs Smith have rounded up a list of the top 10 sexiest hotel bedrooms. 1. IL SALVIATINO – Florence, Italy Standing amid lush gardens perched on the hills of Fiesole above Florence, this 15th-century villa has all the ravishing good looks and debonair charms of a Merchant Ivory hero. Sweeping candlelit staircases, comely button-back sofas … Read entire article »