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Author: Russell Gephart

Russell Gephart is a traveler, storyteller, and observer of life’s quiet moments. Through Strange Lenses is his space to share unique perspectives, unexpected encounters, and the beauty found in the details most people overlook.
20 Powerful Reasons to Travel to Greece
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20 Powerful Reasons to Travel to Greece

Avatar photoByRussell Gephart May 7, 2025

Greece doesn’t try to impress you—it simply is. It’s a country that blends ancient echoes with everyday rituals, where olive trees grow between ruins and salt clings to your skin…

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Can I Travel with a Wrong Date of Birth on My Passport?
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Can I Travel with a Wrong Date of Birth on My Passport?

Avatar photoByRussell Gephart May 7, 2025

You’re packing for your trip when something strange catches your eye—your passport shows the wrong date of birth. Maybe it’s a single-digit typo, a reversed month and day, or a…

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34 Anthony Bourdain Travel Quotes That Stay With You Long After the Trip
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34 Anthony Bourdain Travel Quotes That Stay With You Long After the Trip

Avatar photoByRussell Gephart May 7, 2025

Anthony Bourdain didn’t just travel—he listened, observed, and told the truth about the world as it really was. His words went far beyond postcards and bucket lists. They were raw,…

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What Do Travel Writers Do? More Than Just Wander and Write
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What Do Travel Writers Do? More Than Just Wander and Write

Avatar photoByRussell Gephart May 6, 2025

At first glance, it sounds dreamy: get paid to travel the world, write about it, and live off adventure. But what do travel writers actually do? The answer is more…

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20th Anniversary Travel Ideas That Celebrate Two Decades of Shared Stories
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20th Anniversary Travel Ideas That Celebrate Two Decades of Shared Stories

Avatar photoByRussell Gephart May 6, 2025

Two decades. That’s twenty years of inside jokes, resilience, vulnerability, forgiveness, and quiet rituals that stitched two lives into one. Celebrating a 20th wedding anniversary isn’t about flashy gifts—it’s about…

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The Most Expensive Place to Travel to in the World—and What You’re Really Paying For
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The Most Expensive Place to Travel to in the World—and What You’re Really Paying For

Avatar photoByRussell Gephart May 6, 2025

What’s the most expensive place to travel to in the world? You might expect it to be somewhere famous for luxury—Monaco, maybe, or the Maldives. But while those places certainly…

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Happy Journey Wishes: How to Send Someone Off with More Than Just Words
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Happy Journey Wishes: How to Send Someone Off with More Than Just Words

Avatar photoByRussell Gephart May 6, 2025

“Have a safe trip.” “Bon voyage.” “Happy travels.” These phrases show up in text messages, airport hugs, comment threads, and cards. They’re simple. Familiar. Easy to say. But when someone…

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Can You Bring Hairspray on a Plane? A Practical and Personal Guide to Packing Confidence
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Can You Bring Hairspray on a Plane? A Practical and Personal Guide to Packing Confidence

Avatar photoByRussell Gephart May 6, 2025

Can you bring hairspray on a plane? It sounds like a small question—until you’re staring at your toiletry bag the night before a flight, trying to decide whether to leave…

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Travel Games for Adults That Turn Transit Time Into Memory-Making Moments
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Travel Games for Adults That Turn Transit Time Into Memory-Making Moments

Avatar photoByRussell Gephart May 6, 2025

There’s a quiet kind of magic in the in-between: the hours stuck in airports, the long stretches of road, the off-grid nights without Wi-Fi. That’s where travel games shine. Not…

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Can You Bring Aerosol Sunscreen on a Plane? A Guide for Smart, Sun-Safe Travelers
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Can You Bring Aerosol Sunscreen on a Plane? A Guide for Smart, Sun-Safe Travelers

Avatar photoByRussell Gephart May 6, 2025

Can you bring aerosol sunscreen on a plane? It’s a good question—because it’s not just about TSA rules. It’s about staying protected when you’re moving through unfamiliar climates, about what’s…

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What Does UVW Mean on a Travel Trailer? Understanding the Weight Before the Journey
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What Does UVW Mean on a Travel Trailer? Understanding the Weight Before the Journey

Avatar photoByRussell Gephart May 6, 2025

You see it stamped on the side of the trailer, printed in the specs, mentioned by sellers who assume you already know: UVW. If you’re new to towing, RV life,…

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Can Polaroid Film Go Through TSA? How to Protect Your Memories Before They’re Made
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Can Polaroid Film Go Through TSA? How to Protect Your Memories Before They’re Made

Avatar photoByRussell Gephart May 6, 2025

Can Polaroid film go through TSA? If you’ve ever traveled with instant film, you’ve probably faced that small internal panic at airport security: will the X-ray machine destroy your film?…

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