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Ismail Sirdah Discusses Travel Photography

Ismail SirdahThere is a lot of beauty in the great wide world, and Ismail Sirdah has shot a great deal of it.  Sirdah has a passion for capturing the essence and emotions of all of the life around him no matter where he happens to be at the moment.  He sees his work as creating a memory and an image that conveys all of the emotions and visceral senses happening in each shot he takes. Ever since he got his first SLR camera as a young man, Ismail Sirdah has been obsessed with documenting the life around all of us.  Whether it be the mountains of Tibet, the streets of New York, or the lights of nighttime Paris.

He studied under several mentors as a Photographer’s assistant learning the ropes and ways to blend new techniques to create is extremely expressive images.  Working successfully as a professional photographer for years, he decided that the best way to help the photography world was to inspire the new generation of up and coming pro’s.  He started a school and a great many of his alumni’s have now started their own successful photography businesses.

Now Ismail Sirdah has returned to his one true passion, and has become a full time professional photographer once again.  He sees his work as creating memories for his clients. Something that they can show to their grandkids that will greatly express the emotion and essence of a moment in time that will never be forgotten.

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10 Of the Most Intriguing Travel Destinations for 2019

10 Of the Most Intriguing Travel Destinations for 2019

Are you looking to travel in 2019? If yes, then these ten travel destinations have amazing scenes that visitors enjoy, and they are still making modifications that are meant to make the destinations more appealing to tourists.

1. Nassau, the Bahamas
Nassau features a 5 miles stretch of sandy beach, three deluxe hotels, 30 restaurants and bars, eight pools, and a massive casino. The location is only 3 hours from New York.
2. Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital city of Poland and has Michelin stars and high-speed trains for tourists to experience. It also has museums like POLIN and porcelain and clothes that are made in Warsaw. You can enjoy a night at the Enrico Marconi palace, which dates back to 1857. If you are a design enthusiast, you can go for a rental apartment called A-Place in the refurbished 19-th century vodka factory.
3. Tunisia
This North African country is recovering from western travel advisories and terrorism. It provides all the seduction ranging from layers of history to unspoiled beaches, busy souks, and architectural marvels. You can spend a night at the Four Seasons hotel located at the edge of its capital Tunis.
4. Namibia
The country has a vast desert and a growing population of wild animals including zebra and rhinoceros. According to Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk, you can enjoy the view of these animals and more by participating in a safari. Get to experience the Shipwreck Lodge at the Skeleton Coast.
5. Missouri
St. Louis is a growing technology hub that is actively increasing its network of greenways connecting parks and rivers, including the Gateway Arch National Park. The location also has the Last Hotel, a 142-room hotel that has a lot of history. Stephen Andrew Stepaniuk suggests that you can visit the National Churchill Museum located between Kansas City and St. Louis.
6. The Maldives
The Maldives consists of 1,200 islands located in the Indian Ocean. You can go to the hard-to-access archipelago and enjoy extravagant privacy. You can visit the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort or the Coco Prive Island and have an intriguing experience. Stephen Stepaniuk notes that the Baglioni resort at Mallau is ideal for visitors under a budget.
7. Kyoto
Kyoto is the culinary capital of Japan and features a new sprinkling of Michelin stars. You can enjoy an excellent meal at three restaurants in the city like Hyotei that maintained three starts for ten consecutive years. In 2019, you can visit any of the fifteen new one-star restaurants. Park Hyatt is opening close to Kodaiji Temple while a 1926 telephone office building is being transformed into an Ace Hotel.
8. Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv features old-school Arab shops, galleries, Jaffa neighborhood full of history, and groovy new cafes. The city has a new luxury lodging level called the Setai Tel Aviv that resides in a fortress on the sea. The Drisco, first constructed in 1866, is an excellent renovated hotel.
9. Seattle
The Emerald City is being renovated, and Pike Place Market is fully completed. It features panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and contemporary plaza facing Puget Sound. The Space Needle observation tower has recently been opened after a full renovation.
10. Salta, Argentina
In Argentina’s Salta, the ancient rock formations and the Indian ruins get your attention. The high desert contrast with snow-capped Andes Mountains while giant cactuses experience flying condors. According to Stephen Stepaniuk, its wine scene is up-and-coming and consists of both old and new wines.

Conclusion
If you intend to travel the world in 2019, these ten locations have some of the most beautiful sceneries and experiences. Whether you are going with friends or family, the destinations are suitable for both adults and children.