I’m not like most people. I don’t want to appear wealthy or privileged. I just don’t think of myself that way — not in my childhood and not now. I grew up in a low- to middle-class household, my moth
Guam Photography Tour
Experience the tropical U.S. territory of Guam while developing your photography and filmmaking skills!
Travel with a small group around the island with a focus on arts, culture, and landscapes. Learn
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Big News About My Guam Documentary Film!
I’m excited to announce that my first documentary, “American Soil, Chamorro Soul,” will premiere at the University of Guam Film Festival April 29 & 30, 2016. It’s been selected as the centerpiece
Tianmen Mountain National Park, Zhangjiajie, China
[slogan]Ninety-nine turns in less than seven miles and I feel fine![/slogan] An hour jaunt from Zhangjiajie National Forest Park and we were standing on another of China’s breathtaking mountains, Tian
Win a China Getaway
I love giveaways as much as I love travel. This is my chance to give back to you, loyal reader! I want you to enjoy China as much as I did, so I’ve partnered with some awesome sponsors to give away th
What to Wear to the Airport: A Woman’s Guide
To travelistas, long-haul flights and travel in general are not excuses to sacrifice style for comfort. You won’t see me in my jammies even on a 10-hour flight. (And word to the wise, never wear Spanx
The Humans of Bali (PHOTOS)
This woman is the owner of a thriving coffee farm in Bali. I took her picture before I knew that. I simply saw her cooking over a hot stove and was intrigued by her face and her work. I’m glad I found
20 Photos of Bali That Will Make You Pack Your Bags and Go
I have a love affair with Bali, which is not to say I’m blind to its unpleasantries (traffic, peddlers, densely populated). My first visit to Bali was a quickie — three whirlwind days filled with kle
My 15 Favorite Travel Experiences
I didn’t visit every destination on my 2015 bucket list this year, but that’s just fine. I’m more interested in quality travel than in quantity. This is perhaps why I don’t travel full-time. I grounde
Camera & Photography Gear Buying Guide (for Beginner, Intermediate & Pro)
Whether you’re shopping for gifts or perfecting your blogging game, figuring out which camera to buy can be confusing. That’s why I’m breaking down cameras and gear by price, purpose (still photograph