Category Archives: Travel?Photography

Travel Costa Rica by Photograph

Posted on August 16, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

It is always a strange feeling. The moment you step on the plane to fly back home that feeling of didn’t I just get here envelopes you. Prior to leaving people kept telling me how much they loved Costa Rica. … Continue reading →

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Miravalles Volcano “Harnessing the Energy”

Posted on August 7, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

A visit to Costa Rica, actually any place that is different from your own, gives you a great opportunity to see and experience a different culture, different ideas, as  well as explore the natural and man-made wonders of the country  When … Continue reading →

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Endless Sand Beach: Playa Grande

Posted on July 31, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

Playa Grande is probably best known for being the hatching ground for one of the world’s ancient and spectacular reptiles the Leatherback Turtle. Even during nesting time during the winter months, sightings of this beautiful creature are rare. It is hard … Continue reading →

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Eco-Tourism: Palo Verde National Park

Posted on July 24, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

Eco-Tourism is becoming more and more popular. Countries like Costa Rica are starting to take notice and make this a big part of their tourism industry. It is also becoming more and more a part of culture. They are establishing … Continue reading →

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Where My Sandals Take Me: Costa Rica

Posted on July 21, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

  Getting back to  sun, nature, walking everywhere you go helps you find yourself. Living life simply. A coffee in the morning as the sounds of the Howler Monkey, the songs of the array of birds, or a hummingbird feeding somehow reconnect you … Continue reading →

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Writing and Photography: Creating the Storyboard

Posted on May 11, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

  Every writer creates their novels differently and each of us will go through a slightly different process. I am not sure there is one right way. As I begin work on my third novel, for me it is about an idea … Continue reading →

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Finding Happiness

Posted on March 8, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

In life, all actions result in consequences for ourselves and others. When we discover that the smallest action creates this effect, one becomes thoughtful of what we do. (Mitch, When Eagles Dare to Fly, by James W Hoddinott) In order … Continue reading →

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It’s a Small World

Posted on February 14, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

It is never more evident about how small our world is as when you travel. It is one of those beautiful opportunities to leave one climate and go to another. Leaving home in the morning on a stormy winter’s day … Continue reading →

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Then to Now: Summer to Winter

Posted on February 2, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

On July 1st Canada Day I spent sometime at Winnipeg’s meeting place ‘The Forks’. Those of you that don’t live in a place that goes from extreme heat to extreme cold can get a sense of summer and winter in … Continue reading →

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The Waterfront: Sometimes we get it right and sometimes we …

Posted on January 19, 2014 by jameswhoddinott

Every city should have that place where the hustle and bustle of our busy lives is left behind. We all need a place where carrying our cell phone, texting our friends or instagram our favorite pics just doesn’t see important. … Continue reading →

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