Hello, my name is Nyimas Laula Li-An’Amie a hard name to be pronounced and written, who was born 23 years ago in the city I currently lived in, Jakarta and working as an intern photographer in News Agency. What intrigues me the most about travel are the people and the cultures I become exposed to; seeing the way others live has taught me things beyond any class I have attended. Travel for me is not only going to a faraway land from where I live, travel could be as simple as strolling around in the maze of alleyways behind my backyard which I have always been afraid to go to yet curious of what lies inside.
Read MoreKYRGYZSTAN BY GEMMA CAGNACCI
As part of our Frequent Flyer series, we post follow up stories from previously spotlighted travelers. Gemma is a textile designer from Sydney Australia with an affinity for capturing details that ignite the senses on her travels. The impressive list of countries she and her husband have explored include Uzbekistan, Nepal, New Zealand, Malaysia, Portugal, and Ethiopia - which she shared about in her previous feature. Now she's back to shed light on the beauty that exists within the Central Asian nation of Kyrgyzstan and why she thinks other visitors should strongly consider visiting for themselves.
My husband Andrew and I travelled to Kyrgyzstan back in 2011 as part of a four month trip travelling along the Silk Road and throughout the Middle East.
Read MoreETHIOPIA: A TRIP HOME BY MASSIAH ABRAHAM
Hi! My name is Massiah (mah-see-ah) and I’m a student/writer and photographer, based in London. My interest in travel stemmed from an early age as I grew up and lived in three different countries. My love for travel is ignited by the possibility of losing or finding oneself in a new experience. Ethiopia is my birthplace and although I had previously lived there for six years, there came a point where I felt like I hadn’t seen enough of the country. Coming across other travel enthusiasts who were not even Ethiopian, yet had been to Ethiopia and seen so much more than I had was embarrassing at times, haha - though inspiring, nonetheless. I resolved that every time I went back home I would explore a little more than just the capital. Planning wasn’t so difficult for me since I am originally from there and I speak the local dialect, Amharic.
Read MoreCAMPING WITH BEDOUINS BY CHRISTINE ARMBRUSTER
I'm Christine Armbruster, paying rent in Salt Lake City, Utah, but spending most of my days on the road or in the mountains. Working as a full-time photographer, I do commercial photography with a focus on travel and outdoor lifestyle. I feel as if I may be addicted to being in new places and having new experiences, I can’t help but make lists of places to travel to next on each flight. There is something wonderful and complete about being in a new place, finding the beauty and stories in places I have never been before. Because of photography, I can fully travel and experience a place and culture. And because of this, it is always pushing me to see more and go further. I would be totally comfortable sitting in a street cafe all day if it were not for my camera nagging me to find an alleyway with a better view.
Read MoreEGYPT WITH SCOTT JACKSON
As part of our Frequent Flyer series, we post follow up stories from previously spotlighted travelers. Scott is a Respiratory Therapist based in Metro Atlanta, GA that has traveled the world extensively with an affinity for visiting countries with vivid cultures like India and Namibia. In his previous feature, he shared his experiences traveling overland throughout Namibia, camping out in the wilderness, and bungee jumping in the city of Swakopmund. Now he's back to shed light on his recent experiences traveling in Egypt post revolution and why he thinks now is the best time to visit the country.
Ever since I could remember learning about the pyramids, I knew someday I wanted to visit Egypt. My plan to travel to Egypt were initially halted when the 2011 revolution occurred and the country was deemed unsafe. However, 4years later, my curiosity for such an adventure overshadowed any doubts to whether it was the right time to go. Luckily for me, the timing proved to be spot on.
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