Like many people around the US, I got to witness the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse in Western PA. It was something I had been planning to see since the last one that came around the area in 2017… Read More

Are you tired of blurry, out-of-focus photos ruining your perfect shot? If you’re looking to elevate your photography game, investing in a tripod may be the game-changer you’ve b… Read More

Are you tired of taking mediocre photos with your phone? Now-a-days, everyone has a camera in their pocket when they are carrying around a smart phone. It’s time to unleash the full po… Read More

Are you tired of the same old routine and craving a thrilling escape? Imagine winding down scenic coastal highways, cruising through rugged desert landscapes, and soaking in the charm of qua… Read More

Are you gearing up for a trip to Walt Disney World? Before you get swept away in the magic of this iconic theme park, it’s essential to be aware of some common pitfalls that can easily… Read More

Do you ever feel like your landscape photography is missing that wow factor? Are you tired of following the same old rules and guidelines? Well, it’s time to break free from convention… Read More

Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of American history as you delve into the captivating world of Washington, DC’s monuments and landmarks. With their towering pres… Read More

Are you ready to experience the ultimate day in the city that never sleeps? New York City, affectionately known as the Big Apple, is a vibrant and bustling metropolis that offers an endless… Read More

Have you ever wondered if there’s more to Walt Disney World than meets the eye? Well, get ready to be amazed as we unlock the magic and unveil the hidden gems of this magical kingdom… Read More

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure through the hidden treasures of Pennsylvania? Prepare to be amazed as we uncover the top five must-visit places that will leave you in a… Read More

Are you tired of capturing the same old landscapes and portraits? Do you crave something more exciting and unique? If you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone and embark on a thri… Read More

Are you ready to embark on the road trip of a lifetime? Picture yourself cruising down open highways, wind in your hair, and the thrill of the unknown stretching out before you. Explo… Read More

Do you ever find yourself in awe of breathtaking photos, wondering how they were captured? The secret lies not only in the equipment but in the person behind the camera. Unleashing your inne… Read More

Did you know that on April 8th, 2024 a total Solar Eclipse can be seen all across the continental United States? They are calling it the Great North American Eclipse and it is sure to be a g… Read More

Tyler State Park can be found in the suburbs of Philadelphia in Bucks County. The park is only 33 miles from Center City and is located in Newtown, PA. Here you will find many things to do w… Read More

To most people Pennsylvania might not seem like a must see place outside of maybe a visit to Philadelphia. However, you would be missing out of some of the best parts of the state. Pennsylva… Read More

Planning a weekend getaway to Washington, DC, and looking for the perfect place to stay? Are you trying to get as close as possible to the National Mall and all of the free things to see and… Read More

Ole Bull State Park can be found along the Kettle Creek in Potter County in the PA Wilds. It comes in at 132 acres but offers plenty for visitors to see and do. Take a relaxing dip in the wa… Read More

Hyner View State Park and Hyner Run State Park are both located in Clinton County, in north central Pennsylvania. The area also falls into the area known as the PA Wilds and the 280,000 acr… Read More

Many people dream about a Walt Disney World vacation. I mean, how can’t you? Remember the saying “Quarterback so and so, you just won the super bowl what are you going to do next… Read More

It is almost that time to start thinking about where you want to go in 2024. There are so many amazing places are out there for you to explore.  Anything from places near by to places a… Read More

The PA Wilds is made up of over 2 million acres of public land in Potter, Taiga, Lycoming, Warren, McKean, northern Centre, Elk, Cameron, Clearfield, Clarion, Forest, Clinton, and Jefferson… Read More

Ohana located at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a hard to reserve family style dinner serving Polynesian food. The ambiance is one of a kind. You won’t find another place… Read More

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has been around since December 12, 1787. Before that it was the Province of Pennsylvania and even before that it was the home of the Lenape and Susquehannock… Read More

One of the most sought after dining reservations in all of Walt Disney World is Chef Mickey’s. Both breakfast and dinner reservations are sold out at the 60 day mark. However, is it re… Read More

POP Century is one of the five Walt Disney World “value” resorts. The price ranges anywhere between $160 to well over $200 a night. This resort is priced in the middle of the val… Read More

The Residence Inn by Marriott in Clearwater Beach, Florida is the perfect hotel for a family on a budget. The hotel is right off the Clearwater Bay and only minutes away (on foot) from the G… Read More

SeaWorld Orlando is part theme park, part aquarium, and part marine mammal rescue center. If you haven’t visited SeaWorld when you visit Orlando, you are missing out. Sure the theming… Read More

Every year, on select nights in August, September and October the Magic Kingdom closes early (6pm) and transforms into a little not so scary Halloween town. Mickey shaped pumpkins are everyw… Read More

Are you planning a trip down to Florida from the Northeast travelling down I-95? If you are, we got the perfect place for you to stop for the night. The Residence Inn in Florence, South Caro… Read More

One of the most iconic hotels in Orlando, the Contemporary Resort was one of the two original Disney World hotels. The resort opened up on October 1, 1971, the same time as Disney’s Ma… Read More

If you are looking for photography tips the internet and KozmoPhotos.com has tons of them. But what about the things that you SHOULDN’T do in photography? You won’t come across m… Read More

Are you trying to plan your next Florida vacation but want to avoid the overpriced and crowded theme parks? Are you waiting for EPIC Universal to open up before you visit Universal Studios a… Read More

EPCOT’s 2023 Food and Wine Festival will be held for a total of 115 days from July 27 to November 18. While it does seem like a long time. It is actually shorter than the past couple o… Read More

Promised Land State Park is located in Pike County Pennsylvania and is considered part of the Pocono Mountains. The elevation here is around 1,800 feet. The park also comes in at approximate… Read More

Did you know there are a total of 124 state parks in Pennsylvania? They come in a wide range of sizes and activities that they offer. You can do anything from camping, fishing, boating, rock… Read More

Ever since the Disney Parks opened back up in July 2020, we have waited for the return of the Disney Dining plans. It has been a long time coming but the wait is finally over. Well kind of… Read More

Summer is right around the corner and it will be here before we know it. As we all know, summer is one of the best times to pack up the car and hit the road. You can have a destination in mi… Read More

An important question to ask yourself while planning a Disney Vacation is do you stay at a Disney Resort or another place close to Walt Disney World? The difference in price can be mind blow… Read More

The state of Delaware might be small but don’t let that fool you. There are plenty of fun, unique, and amazing things to see and do in the First State.  It just might surprise you… Read More

Your camera’s aperture is an important factor in photography as it affects both the exposure of an image and the depth of field. Understanding what aperture is and how it works can hel… Read More

EPCOT at Walt Disney World has got to be one of the best themed parks in the world. Not only is it home to some amazing rides like soarin and Test Track. It holds many special Festivals thro… Read More

Some of the most difficult national parks to get to call these locations home. However, you won’t be disappointed if you get a chance to visit any of these 12 amazing national parks lo… Read More

Some of the most stunning National Parks can be found along the West Coast of the United States. This area of the US has 14 different national parks. Nine of them are in the state of Califor… Read More

The Midwest is home to 24 unique and amazing National Parks. For this list we are considering the Midwest from the Mississippi River out to Utah and the 18 states that make up this area. Jus… Read More

The East Coast of the United States is home to 13 different and unique national Parks. From Maine down to Florida and out to the Mississippi River you will fall in love with what they have t… Read More

The United States is home to 63 national parks. Each one has something unique to offer. From breathtaking views, powerful waterfalls, or amazing natural wonders. Each National Park has somet… Read More

Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ was the first legal casino outside of Nevada. Resorts first opened its doors to gamblers on May 26, 1978. While that was the first time Resorts oper… Read More

The new year is quickly approaching and before you know it 2022 will be over and we will be welcoming in 2023. I don’t know about you but this year has flown by. It feels like just yes… Read More

Understanding how the Shutter Speed affects your photos really helps you get that desired look. The shutter speed is a very important part of the exposure triangle. It can freeze subjects in… Read More

Have you heard that Universal Orlando is building a new theme park? Well if you haven’t, you know now. It’s called Epic Universe and it truly does look like it will be epic. O… Read More

Travel is the one thing that helps many of us put our minds at ease. Going somewhere new and exciting can have a positive effect on us. From our personal lives to our work life. Travel reall… Read More

Are you planning a vacation to Orlando Florida and planning on visiting the theme parks? Are you doing it on a tight budget and looking to save wherever possible? Besides the price of ticket… Read More

Smoking is a topic many people do not want to talk about. Although, there are many people who still smoke and want to be able to while visiting the Orlando area theme parks. Today we are goi… Read More

Pennsylvania is home to 111 State Parks, each of which has something interesting and unique to offer. Cherry Springs State Park and Lyman Run State Parks in Potter County are no different. A… Read More

Today we hit the road and head back to Philly. The car was mostly packed the night before so all we had to do was grab the rest of the stuff in the room and hit the road. We were out of the… Read More

As we wake up this morning it is a bit of a sad day. Today would be our last day of our vacation. Tomorrow we wake up and make the 16 hour drive back home. Day 12 However, we are no… Read More

I can’t believe we only have two days left before we go home. Where did all the time go? At least we have had one amazing day after another and another. Today our first park was go… Read More

Day ten was upon us and it would be a nice relaxing day. We had some dining reservations today but no parks. Today we would just eat, shop, and relax. I feel that every Disney vacation needs… Read More

Today is our last day in the single digits. Tomorrow is day ten and it should be a bit more relaxing than the past 9 days. Today wasn’t going to be relaxing at all. Hollywood St… Read More

Just like the last couple of days, today was going to be another scorcher. Temps would be in the upper 90s with a heat index near 110. What makes that even worse is today we start our Disney… Read More

Today would be our last day at Universal Aventura Hotel and last day visiting the Universal theme parks. Our Annual pass is up in August and I am not sure if I will renew it yet or not. I wa… Read More

Will I ever get a day I can sleep in? Probably not. Between my body being used to being up so early in the morning and the fact that in Orlando if you snooze you loose. I would probably not… Read More

Day five was another early rising day. Not only because I get up early. Today we were also leaving Fort Myers Beach and heading to Aventura Hotel at Universal Orlando. We were last in Orland… Read More

I woke up around 4am feeling very well rested. I knew today was going to be a good day. Plus I knew it was my last day to really relax and take it slow. Tomorrow we would be leaving for Orla… Read More

Day three for me really started the night of Day two. If you remember I went to sleep around 2100 and set my alarm for 0600. I knew I would be up earlier than 6 but I had hopes I would sleep… Read More

The night before, I ended up going to bed a little before 2100 (9pm). So naturally, my body was ready to be up around 3. I woke up refreshed but what was I going to do at 3 in the morning.&n&hell…Read More

We are at it again. Another long vacation to Sunny Florida. This time it’s only 13 days…. give or take. I might add an extra day to the end of the trip but that’s still up… Read More

Are you looking for one of the best breakfast and dinner buffets at Walt Disney World? Do you want endless Mickey Waffles or pick and peel shrimp? If you are, Cape May Café is for you… Read More

Planning a Disney vacation and looking for a fun and affordable resort? Be sure to check out Disney’s All Star Music Resort. This resort is great for a family on a budget and not looki… Read More

Planning a trip to Universal Orlando Resort and looking for a budget friendly hotel located close to the parks? Universal Aventura Hotel might be just what you are looking for. This modern h… Read More

Looking for a place located right on the Gulf Coast in Fort Myers Beach? It can be hard to find the right place that doesn’t cost you an arm and a leg. Luckily, Wyndham Gardens Fort My… Read More

The Holiday Inn Express Palm Bay is located about an hour south of Kennedy Space Center. While it may be a bit of a drive to see all the amazing things there. You won’t want to stay an… Read More

Thousands of people from all around the world visit Orlando, Florida every year. However, on a fraction visit Universal Studios Orlando. If you are a part of the crew that skips Universal, m… Read More

The theme park that started it all in Florida has an amazing story and is the most magical place on Earth. The Magic Kingdom is a theme park like no other. From the rides to the food. It has… Read More

Since about 2015, every Memorial Day weekend my daughter and I head down to the Jersey Shore for a one day trip. We go to celebrate her birthday and the unofficial start of summer. It’… Read More

If your travels happen to take you into the middle of nowhere….. okay, just kidding. If you are traveling through Illinois and looking for a great place to rest for the night or the w… Read More

EPCOT in my opinion is one of the most underrated theme park. Sure its not loaded with a ton of thrilling rides. However, it is full of very unique and interesting things. EPCOT was th… Read More

Ah, Disney’s MGM Studios….. wait that’s not right. It used to be called that but now it has a new name. It’s now called Hollywood Studios and is no longer a working… Read More

Planning a trip to Universal Orlando? Well you should do a little homework first but not the boring kind. The fun kind that includes hours upon hours of movie watching. Oh boy, are the… Read More

Lately, Walt Disney World has had a love/hate relationship with many guests. Some wish it was back to old like before the pandemic. While other’s love the new post pandemic offerings… Read More

Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom theme park is loved by many people throughout the world. The size and beauty of this park is one of a kind. You won’t find another theme park quite lik… Read More

When you see the letters ISO what do you think of? Do you think of the International Organization for Standardization? Or do you think of the photography term? If you are here we are going t… Read More

When you go to Orlando Florida do you only visit Walt Disney World? Do you ever think about visiting Universal Studios? Sadly, many people do not and for many reasons.  Today we a… Read More

The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, PA is one of the best attractions the City of Brotherly Love has to offer. After all, It is the most visited museum in Philly. This amazing attraction… Read More

Are you planning a visit to the most Magical place on Earth in 2022? Well you better slow down and be prepared. 2022 is an important time at Walt Disney World. Did you know The Magic Kingdom… Read More

It can be a little difficult to find tips, tricks, and hacks for a Universal Orlando vacation. There are thousands of sites devoted to Walt Disney World tips but no where near as many for Un… Read More

Did you just recently get a DSLR or mirrorless camera? Are you looking around for the best tips to help get you started in your photography journey? Well, you are in luck. We put together a… Read More

When planning a Walt Disney World vacation one of the biggest expenses is the hotel. Good thing you get some perks while staying at them. Well, you use too! Not so true anymore but we will g… Read More

Are you planning a vacation to Universal Studios Orlando and have a bigger family? Would you rather stay in one room than booking two? If this sounds like you we have you covered. Bot… Read More

Looking to book a Universal Orlando vacation and not sure where you should stay? Are you having trouble understanding the difference between value, prime value, preferred, and premier? Not u… Read More

Want to feel like a rock star on your next trip to Universal Studios Orlando? Then you have to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. Of course, you don’t have to visit the… Read More

Endless Summer Dockside resort along with Endless Summer Surfside resort are the two newest resorts at Universal Orlando. With a great starting price for both single rooms and suites. This r… Read More

Did you know that you can travel to Diagon Alley or Hogsmeade in Orlando Florida? That’s right, no need to travel to London or Scotland to visit these two amazing locations from the Ha… Read More

Before you know it 2021 will be over and we will be welcoming 2022. Now is a great time to start planning you 2022 adventures. We are still dealing with Covid and who knows what are adventur… Read More

If you are planning a visit to Universal Orlando Resort or even to nearby Walt Disney World you might find yourself visiting CityWalk. This amazing area connects both Islands of Adventure an… Read More

Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure have come a long way when it comes to the food that they offer. In years past, the food has been subpar at best. Now some of the places you… Read More

Do you like getting scared? Do you go out and search for ghosts or paranormal activity? Don’t worry, a lot of people like searching for these spooky things this time of year. … Read More

The car was mostly packed the night before. All I had to do was wait for everyone else to wake up and finish packing the car. Well everyone was up by 6. There was only one problem. I wasn… Read More

Do you want to escape to a tropical island paradise but heading to Orlando instead? Loews Sapphire Falls Resort will give you that Island vibe without the price tag. It will be hard to find… Read More