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Why I Almost Deleted My Best Photos of Japan

Why I Almost Deleted My Best Photos of Japan

The £90 Gamble On my recent trip to Japan, I made a choice that goes against every "serious" photography guide out there. I left my bulky, high-end lenses at home. Instead, I opted for productive laziness: a tiny, £90 "pancake" lens that turned my Sony Alpha

By Kirsty Mullen 08 Feb 2026
Japan & South Korea in 14 Days: A Fast-Paced Premium Itinerary

Japan & South Korea in 14 Days: A Fast-Paced Premium Itinerary

The dream of visiting Japan started during the 2020 lock-down. Like many, my husband and I spent those months on the sofa watching YouTube clips of faraway places to escape the everyday monotony. We grew fascinated by the culture and promised ourselves it was a "must-see." A few

By Kirsty Mullen 08 Feb 2026
Day One

Day One

Every day, we’re bombarded by "Top 10" lists that are really just ads in disguise and AI-generated reviews of products the "author" has never even touched. I’m over the noise. I started An Honest Take to be something different: a personal space where tech

By Kirsty Mullen 07 Feb 2026
An Honest Take

An Honest Take

Personal reviews, tech how-tos, and nerdy musings from one person’s perspective. An Honest Take cuts through the fluff with unfiltered opinions.

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