Travel Photography: Photo of the Day # 4: Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai, China The Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai is absolutely stunning. The yellow walls and the elegantly curved black roofs surrounding the temple complex lead us to a closed wooden door. It was one...
Differences between living in Germany and the US As some of you may know, I grew up in Germany, but for the past 13 years, I’ve been living in the US. First, I’ve called beautiful San Diego my home and after a short stint in Beijing, I moved to San...
How to Find an Ethical Volunteer Abroad Program Volunteering abroad has been a popular way for many to combine their two passions of seeing the world and making a difference. Many people set out and want to make the world a better place, helping the ones who are less...
Travel Photography: Photo of the Day # 3: Cowboys of Sedona, Arizona Sedona, Arizona is a magical place. The iconic red rock formations make it a photographer’s dream. I set up my tripod in the parking lot of the Chapel of the Holy cross and started to take...
Photo Essay: Sosua Beach, Dominican Republic Last year, when I was in Mexico, I discovered a new world. A mysterious and colorful world, hidden from every day sight. When I went snorkeling for the first time, I had no idea how fast and hard I would fall in love with...
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