A friend asked me recently about lens choices for a DSLR [digital single-lens reflex camera] — what to bring along on her trip to Asia. She was concerned about not only weight but having to do too much changing of lenses while shooting. Airline restrictions have made the task of paring your carry-on gear into [...]

Just before the recent crackdown debacle in US airport security, I recently traveled through the Vancouver airport on my way to the Canadian Arctic. I had originated in Seattle, where other than the usual lines, the TSA area was business as usual. But, with only 30 minutes before my flight, my insecurity rose as I watched my [...]