That trip sounds like it was to the Agawa Canyon out of Sault Ste Marie, Ontario on the Algoma Central Railroad

The suggestion to increase size in small steps when using Photoshop wasn't due to hardware limitations but rather it is said to provide better enlargement results than doing so in one step. The formula I learned was 10% at a time until you reach the desired size. It worked well enough but oh yes, it is tedious.

2 small points: the Apple 2 and Apple 1 pencils along with their respective pro models are not compatible, and memory stick storage is available with USB on one end and the lightning connector on the other, so you don't have to max internal memory. Mine is 32gb by Lexor and I believe 64 was available. They are also great for file transfer to and from computers

I'm wondering if there's a mix up about this P lens. There is, for example, an inferior lens, as you write, with an f6.3 at the telephoto end, that sells for a cheap price. But the P series, with f5.6 on the long end, that replaced the AF-S, full frame, is currently listed at Adorama (and probably B&H) for $595.00. The DX version is several hundred dollars cheaper. You might be correct about checking to see that the P series is compatible with the camera the OP intends to use it with.

I believe that is the older version, rated good up to about 200mm, and fair from there to 300mm. Its replacement, designated as a P series, has received excellent reviews and is considered sharp all the way out to 300mm.

Sorry for the confusion. I meant that even though the D750 does not have the dedicated BBF button of cameras such as the D850, it is possible to reassign another button to provide the BBF function. the AF/AL button fills in nicely.

Match the camera to your photography. I bought the 750 four years ago and still enjoy shooting with it. I appreciate its lighter weight and smaller size when compared to the 850, the programmable memories, the flip screen and even that I can get BBF. I can crop extensively if needed and still get good quality images. I print to 13x19 on my Epson printer and the results are excellent. While the 850 is likely to become legendary, the 750 is a fine camera in its own right. You can't make a mistake choosing either one. Let us know which way you go./

As many of the responders, I also enjoyed Shutterbug but haven't read it in years. However I had an experience quite different than that of the writer who had work published
I submitted an article on photographing the periphery of a baseball game, the idea being that if you lacked a 400mm f2.8 you could still capture unique images. The article was set for publishing when a new editor took over and canceled it. OK, that's life. But next spring, there was the same article concept with similar pictures
I know magazines protect themselves against coincidences and maybe that was all this amounted to. However I submitted a second article about getting travel pictures when vacationing with family and having to make the best of opportunities in crowds an under the harsh mid-day sun. Rejected. Less than a year later...you know where I'm going with this. I started writing for local publications and enjoyed that experience.

Glad the other writer got published.

Sounds like a great trip. Since you wrote that you are "new" to photography, here are a few "tips" that you might consider:

1. In addition to the advice about learning how to control your camera, learn the basics of travel photography. Again, YouTube videos or a small book on the topic.
2. Have at least 2 good memory cards with you. Keep one in a safe place when the other is in the camera, and consider switching the cards daily.
3. Buy a second battery. Make sure to pack your charger and recharge the batteries at night. For the Netherlands I'm going to guess that you will need a voltage converter (110 to 220) and probably a plug converter. Small, inexpensive travel kits are readily available.
4. Use a small travel bag to keep your camera kit together and pack it in your on-board luggage.
5. The zoom on your P900 is powerful. But when you zoom in, the magnification makes it harder to handhold and get a sharp image. You'll notice that the smallest handshaking is magnified when you look through the viewfinder. Close zooming will work best in bright light, and if you can rest the camera on something - a table, a wall - that can help.
6. If you are used to taking pictures with a smartphone, let's say, then you'll probably hold the camera in the same way. But try looking through the viewfinder and holding the camera against your face for steadier pictures, especially when zooming in, and then check the results using the large 3 inch screen. (If you are resting the camera on something, then you can easily look at the screen to take the picture.
7. The general advice is to take your camera off program mode (P) to get the most out of its capabilities, but Program is pretty darn good and will get you many shots. Take the initial pictures in P mode, and then if you have time, you can always experiment and switch to one of the other shooting modes or one of the scenic modes.

Extra: If you are traveling with a small laptop or tablet like an iPad, the P900 has wireless and NEF capability to make it easier to download your pictures at the end of the day. If this is too much, don't bother.

And as someone else said, share some of your pictures when you get back.

First post...Agreed with others that Nova Scotia is a great place with amazing scenic opportunities. One destination on the trip is Peggy's Cove which indeed is a "must," but only an hour or less away is Lunenburg, a World Heritage Sight and home of the Bluenose II. If it isn't on the itinerary, maybe the touring company would consider adding it.