When I crossed the Kenyan border to Tanzania, my first observations were the colorful, patterned clothes worn, small textile stores and children all around. Since I had already spent some time in Kenya, I already noticed similarities in Tanzania. Tanzania, … Read More
New Zealand and Australia held such beauty in biodiversity that it was only natural for me to want to travel to these places and preserve them as a conservation volunteer. It was important to find meaningful experiences in travel, especially … Read More
New York City is the perfect place for creativity, especially street photography. There’s so much going on in New York that it pretty much reminds me of Las Vegas, only without the slot machines. The skyscrapers here frame the city. … Read More
There were special moments in each place I have traveled. Amsterdam was probably my most enjoyable trip. I was there creating art in an Artist-in-Residence program (view some artworks here). What made this experience so special was a combination of being … Read More
Puerto Rico has a little of everything you would want on a vacation, including sun, warmth and breeze. Close by our hotel in San Juan were lovely beaches with palm trees, so just taking a stroll in the area was … Read More
There are never enough vacation days, so packing three European countries in a single trip seemed logical. Not to mention, my travel experience was further enriched by going during the holiday season in December. I visited Italy, Switzerland and Russia. Just … Read More
As travelers and tourists, temporary life outside of home in a foreign place like Peru may seem glamorous, but one cannot overlook the work it takes to sustain life in these areas. Uros Floating Islands, a man-made island, is one … Read More
Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Metro Station Library of Congress Vietnam Veterans Memorial The National Museum of the American Indian The Embassy of Italy – The Italian Cultural Institute / The Chancery
Visiting China, my family origin, was a special trip for me, and an eyeopener into my identity. I was able to retrace my roots and see the cities where my parents met and grew up. I was curious to see … Read More