If you ever wanted to live inside a Maxfield Parrish painting, then book the next flight to China. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is simply one of the most ethereal pl
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Massive List of Travel Deals on Black Friday & Cyber Monday
I’m a budget traveler so I’m always on the lookout for ways to save money and still see exotic destinations. I’ve compiled a massive list of Black Friday and Cyber Monday travel sales for your enjoyme
7 Things You Need to Know About China Travel
I’ve traveled throughout Asia, but China is its own beast. Having just spent 2.5 weeks in China, I compiled a list of the most important travel tips for smooth travel. See photos of China’s “Avatar” M
Climbing China’s Avatar Mountain in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park
Films often inspire my travels. I saw “Avatar” when it came out in 2009. Despite the obvious inspiration in the film, that wasn’t what moved me to visit China’s floating spires at Zhangjiajie National
Review: Charming No. 5 Valley B&B in Yangjiajie, China
Tucked away on a narrow hillside road is the charming No. 5 Valley B&B in Yangjiajie, China. The B&B is just 2 km from the breathtaking national park that inspired the movie “Avatar” with its
A Walk Through Rural Zhangjiajie, China (PHOTOS)
It’s not every day you see a man lying face down in a ditch with blood trickling down his head. Next to him an old woman wailed in despair. Three or four men crowded around but didn’t touch the man wh
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Game-Changing Photography: Shooting Golden Hour on Guam
[slogan]Learning to shoot during Golden Hour changed my photography game.[/slogan] Golden Hour is the 60 minutes or so before the sun sets. The soft low light is ultra flattering on the face and skin
10 Tips for Indie Documentary Filmmakers
Funny thing… Six months ago I was asked to speak on a panel of Guam filmmakers about women as directors despite the fact that I had not yet made a feature. It felt a bit like a sham, but the festiva
Why I Don’t Travel the World Full-Time
I’ll be honest. I get envious of full-time travelers. You know the nomads with the NatGeo-worthy Instagrams and the seemingly inexhaustible supply of cash? The ones who seem to have no problem taking
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Behind the Scenes of My Documentary Film
Now that you’ve seen the trailer for my film, “American Soil, Chamorro Soul,” I want to give you a behind-the-scenes tour of the production. Despite the fact that as a producer and director, I’m doing