Utazco Overland

02/22/2025

Happy Saturday!
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02/01/2025

All set with my new prep board from .romanelli. Handcrafted, custom-built for me in Italy. Dropped off on 1/29, I received the board on 1/31. Couldn't be more satisfied! Thanks, Leo!

12/21/2024

Enjoy the shortest day of the year! Happy Winter Solstice.

12/06/2024

and his girlfriend

11/12/2024

10/25/2024

NOTE: This essay has been written in October 2024. As such, the technology referenced below is as of 10/2024 - in the future, as technology evolves, the general recommendation/opinion may change. We are currently living through exciting times, and, while I personally do not recommend depending solely on my smartphone for emergency (satellite) communication, that may change with the healthy competition happening between Apple, Garmin, and Android, especially given the prospect of SpaceX/Starlink entering the market....

NOTE: This essay has been written in October 2024. As such, the technology referenced below is as of 10/2024 – in the future, as technology evolves, the general recommendation/opinion may cha…

10/24/2024

Found an interesting article on the various options for secure and private messengers on Android - most of their comments do apply to these apps on iPhone as well: Secure & Private Messaging on Android If you have a minute, definitely read this article! While I do - in general - agree with most of their "findings," I disagree with their conclusion about the "best" application, '...

Found an interesting article on the various options for secure and private messengers on Android – most of their comments do apply to these apps on iPhone as well: Secure & Private Messag…

10/18/2024

Hammock camping has gained popularity among outdoor enthusiasts for its unique blend of comfort, versatility, and connection with nature. Unlike traditional tent camping, hammock camping allows campers to sleep suspended between trees, offering a different perspective and experience of the natural world. However, one crucial component that ensures a successful and enjoyable hammock camping experience is the use of a rainfly or tarp....

Hammock camping has gained popularity among outdoor enthusiasts for its unique blend of comfort, versatility, and connection with nature. Unlike traditional tent camping, hammock camping allows cam…

10/11/2024

Overlanding, the practice of traveling to remote destinations where the journey is as significant as the destination, often takes enthusiasts into areas devoid of cellular service. In such scenarios, reliable communication becomes crucial for safety, coordination, and emergency situations. Various radio services, including Ham radio, General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), Land Mobile Radio (LMR), and Citizens Band (CB) radio, offer viable alternatives for communication....

Overlanding, the practice of traveling to remote destinations where the journey is as significant as the destination, often takes enthusiasts into areas devoid of cellular service. In such scenario…

10/10/2024

As of today, I am happy to report that I dropped the shackles of Adobe in my photography business. I have been testing/using lifetime licenses of Affinity Photo 2 (Photoshop replacement) and Luminar Neo (Lightroom replacement) for the last month or so, and have found both to be more than adequate substitutes for Adobe products only available via subscription... Bye bye, Adobe.

As of today, I am happy to report that I dropped the shackles of Adobe in my photography business. I have been testing/using lifetime licenses of Affinity Photo 2 (Photoshop replacement) and Lumina…

10/09/2024

Finally was capable of getting caught up with my photograph processing for 2024. Just posted the October 2024 Print of the Month, "Abandoned Mine." Available now on my Fine Art Printing site. Check out the discount code good from now until the end of October for 20% off any print of this photograph!

Finally was capable of getting caught up with my photograph processing for 2024. Just posted the October 2024 Print of the Month, “Abandoned Mine.” Available now on my Fine Art Printing…

10/08/2024

The question of when it is appropriate to kill is one of the most profound ethical, moral, and legal dilemmas faced by individuals and societies. This issue spans various contexts, including self-defense, war, capital punishment, and euthanasia. Each context presents unique challenges and considerations, and the appropriateness of taking a life is often debated from ethical, moral, and legal perspectives. This essay explores these perspectives to understand the complex interplay of factors that determine when, if ever, killing is deemed appropriate....

The question of when it is appropriate to kill is one of the most profound ethical, moral, and legal dilemmas faced by individuals and societies. This issue spans various contexts, including self-d…