Travels with Michael – Michael Coulombe

16Jun

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Apple Wallet Review

I have had many people ask me how I am able to travel as much as I do...like, where do I find my deals or what apps do I use....so I decided to try and do more with my travel YouTube channel. Here, I would like to do product/tech reviews, travel tips, and unboxing videos! So, for one of my first videos, I decided to review the Apple MagSafe Wallet and why I think it is a great tool for those who have an iPhone and love to travel. I love this wallet! Check out my video and find out why! https://youtu.be/dPV1Usop4AE

14Feb

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Travels with Michael

Ireland 2022

Pre-Trip It is two days before my flight out to Ireland and I am beyond excited. For some reason, Ireland has been really high on my bucket list of countries to go to. Every photo I see of Ireland, is always so lush and green. The people always seems so friendly. They have this word they use called ‘craic’ which is slang word for fun and enjoyment. I hope to experience that while in Ireland. Especially that I am studying photography I am even more excited about this trip. What a great way to focus on my landscape photography. Plus I just bought a new GoPro that I hope to use while I am there! https://www.instagram.com/tv/CZ8YRLpheth/?utm_medium=copy_link Excited to go on my trip! Travel Day - February 15, 2022 [Landing in Ireland on February 16, 2022 - Day 1 of Trip...

2Feb

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Travels with Michael

Las Vegas – January 2022

Day 1 - Thursday So I decided to take a quick weekend excursion to Las Vegas to see some friends. My roommate drove out with me so I did not have to drive alone - thank you Todd! Since I am getting ready for my birthday trip to Ireland this year - I got myself a GoPro before heading out of town! So we drove out Thursday afternoon - it was a lovely drive. I do not often drive up through the desert to join the 15, but we did that and frankly, I think it is a smoother and easier trip...it is more of a two-lane highway, so it sucks to get stuck behind a truck BUT it beats having to be stuck in traffic going through the city! So my first stop was Henderson, Nevada and Boulder City, staying with my roommate's family. Friday - Day 2 Boulder City was such a charming cit...

22Jun

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Travels with Michael

Central America

My good friend Jason and I are in the middle of writing a treatment to a script. We meet weekly at our favorite bar The Federal, during happy hour; we sit out on the back patio and we hash out ideas for our script! So we are both vaccinated! And I had not been on an airplane in over a year, because I did not want to fly until I was fully vaccinated. But as we both sat there, discussing our script, we realized how bored and antsy we were becoming, tired from quarantine fatigue. So....we decided then and there that we should book a trip somewhere and continue writing on some beach in Mexico. But after much research, we finally decided on Costa Rica! We found an amazingly inexpensive flight on Copa Airlines, that had a 17 hour layover in Panama! I had been to Costa Rica before, sinc...

22Jun

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Travels with Michael

Joshua Tree, California

I went to Joshua Tree with my friend Krystale Noir to do a boudoir photoshoot out in the desert. But while out there for work, I HAD to take a day to myself to see the area. Even though I am from Southern California, I had never seen Joshua Tree or the surrounding area [including the National Park.]. Since I do photography, I love going to national parks and taking photos/videos. https://youtu.be/4IMC_j6jk2M The national park service provides an awesome year pass that you can buy for $80. It is good for any park for an entire year - and it isn't per person, it's for each car...so it works for the whole family. Each national park can range in price from $20 to $35 per car - so this pass is truly a great deal, especially if you plan on visiting more than one [1] park in a yea...

2Apr

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Rosarito, Mexico

So it's that time again. February 18th! That means two things: my birthday and time to travel! And we all know how much I LOVE to travel for my birthday! So last year I traveled to Mazatlan, Mexico with my roommate Todd, and we stayed at an all-inclusive resort. That was nice. But, of course, as soon as we returned we were hit with Covid. So as we slowly return back to normal, I knew that my trip this year needed to be more scaled back. So I decided to take my birthday trip to Rosarito. It is easy to get to. It is actually closer to drive to than Las Vegas; it's Mexico so it is still international; and I heard that it was beautiful - so it seemed like the perfect verdict. So let the planning begin! I researched AirBNB and found an awesome and affordable room just out of Ti...

16Feb

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Solo Travel

So, I travel for work - a lot! I work in the film industry and sometimes I am required to work out of town. I am also sometimes require to work out of state - and if I am lucky - out of the country. When I travel for work, it can anywhere from a few days to a few weeks - and there have been times that I have had to travel with just a couple of days notice. [Putting your life on hold for 5 weeks with just a couple days notice is tough - very tough!] But, it has helped me prepare myself for solo traveling. Also, I should mention here that I grew up as a twin. I have a twin sister; therefore, I have spent every birthday sharing it with someone else. So, to celebrate my birthday, I try to book a trip every year. [Sometimes, it could just be a road trip a few hours away] But, it is defin...

11Dec

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Zion National Park

One of the best things about working in the film industry is that there are times when I get to travel for a project. Besides filming - and photography - traveling is one of my most favorite things to do! So much so that I created a whole new instagram account just for my travel photography! Travels with Michael C For this job I was taken to a small town at the Utah/Arizona border called Kanab, Utah. I did not know this at the time, but this town is known as the Little Hollywood of Utah because they have shot many, many films there, especially a lot of the western films from the early days of film! And I am not going to lie, the landscape out in that area is truly stunning. It is, after all, only 30 minutes away from Zion National Park. Actually, the awesome thing about Kanab is ...

25Nov

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La Jolla, California

So as Los Angeles goes into another lockdown - as Corona Virus cases are rising - I needed to do something to help keep me sane. I am used to staying at home a lot due to the virus. After 9 months, this is sort of the new norm now. And I honestly do not mind wearing a mask. With photography, I can take a nice day trip to enjoy some fresh air and still stay socially distanced - because I like to get out of the house and take photos. So this time, I decided to take day trip to La Jolla, California. It is south of Los Angeles near San Diego. Taking day trips is kind of my thing. I love road trips, especially when I can drive for about two hours and see something different. Or enjoy a new scenery, or even grab a nice glass of wine at a restaurant I have never been too. So that...

16Oct

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1870 Haunt Manor

During the time of Covid, we are facing our first Halloween that is being shut down due to the virus. Normally, I would have already been to Universal Halloween Horror Nights and perhaps have gone to another larger event or horror maze in the area. This year, however, for safety concerns - and having to social distance and avoid large crowds, most events - including the massive Halloween Carnivale - in West Hollywood have been cancelled. Luckily, I was able to attend an awesome horror-themed Escape Room in Fullerton, California: Zoe, by Escapade Games. That was definitely kick-ass - if you are local to Los Angeles or Orange County, I highly recommend it. But one thing you need to check out is 1870 Haunt Manor in Anaheim, CA. Created by 16 year old Mike Fernandez - it is a so...