My name is Hai. I’m 34 and I’m a freelance photographer from Australia and also the primary shooter for travel blog Notes of Nomads. I’m writing this to you from a quaint apartment in the city of Ljubljana, Slovenia. Although I always intended to go abroad at some point, the fire wasn't lit until I met my now wife and serial wander-luster, Jessica, and we started travelling the globe together. In the past, travel was something that I viewed purely as pleasure rather than business. But as we've come to travel more, we've also come to the realization that life is too short to not enjoy it. Combining our passion for travel and our careers was the next logical step in ensuring we didn't have to stop doing what we love.
Read MoreIRELAND BY SIMON RUSSELL
Hi world travelers, I’m Simon Russell, professional photographer and explorer of moments in time. My eyes and mind are forever searching for light, color, and gesture; be it a human condition or one of nature. My motto is to always aim for the highest vantage point, to get the end of the road, to see in 360 degrees and to always stop, take a moment, and talk & listen to people. My trusty camera has been my companion for over 30 years and it always takes me on the most amazing adventures. I guess I’m really just intrigued by people and their lifestyles, by exotic landscapes and by the food (I’m a foodie), which I jokingly say is the “real” reason I travel.
Read MoreFIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL BY ALEX BALDWIN
My name is Alex Baldwin and I'm from Northern California. I've always wanted to continuously travel the world until I've been everywhere. Even as a six year old I loved looking at my globe and giant world map. These days it is becoming more of a reality. I also played soccer most of my life and I believe that has made a big impact on my interest in travel. Growing up my best friend was Brazilian, so I always watched the World Cup with his family; that was when my life became occupied by the sport. Ever since then it had been a dream of mine to not only attend the World Cup but to visit Brazil as well. It became a once in a lifetime experience when I was finally able to combine the two together earlier this year.
Read MoreON THE ROAD BY NATE POLTA
Although Nathaniel is my birth name, everyone chooses their favorite: Nathan, Nate, Nat, or Natty; so you can have your pick. I typically do freelance work for TV and film, but have also done a host of seasonal work. Last winter’s attempt at instructing in Europe didn't work out, so I came back to Colorado and taught kids at Winter Park. My travels started about 5 years ago when I studied abroad in Costa Rica. I fell in love with the beauty of the natural world and am doing my best to capture it before it’s too late. I've since traveled through North, Central, and South America, Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and Southeast Asia; making it to 23 countries and 4 continents so far. The variety and adventure in meeting new cultures, people, and scenery is what pulls me away from home to discover new challenges.
Read MoreLONG TERM TRAVEL WITH EUNICE TAN
As part of our new Frequent Flyer series, we will be posting follow up stories from previously spotlighted travelers. Eunice and her husband are currently on a long-term adventure with plans to travel the world extensively for two years. Her travels throughout Morocco were previously featured and she’s back to share some of her experiences on what it has been like living on the road for an extended period of time.
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