Madagascar (March, 2010) – Before leaving the comforts of home, my grandfather and I excitedly discussed my itinerary. On his suggestion; I sought out the only train still operational in Madagascar which traverses a remote expanse of the country.

The Fianarantsoa-Côte Est railway is a colonial built railway that connects the high plateau to the sea. Due to a cyclone a few weeks earlier; the train from Fianarantsao was only partly operational. Despite delays and changes in itinerary; happenstance allowed for me to see some of the most threatened habitat in the world, including several isolated villages situated in the cloud forest.

India (December, 2016) – Sikkim is a rather mystical mountainous region, where one feels utter peace surrounded by heavenly blue sky and panoramic views of the snow-capped Kanchenjunga. At Lingdum Gompa we stumbled upon a group of novice monks rehearsing for an upcoming ritual cham dance ceremony. Without costume and masks, we watched as the boisterous group perfected their steps.

United States (September, 2016) – New York City; the city that never sleeps and never ceases to amaze. With it's resilient rebuilding, gentrified development, diversity of expressions and moments of reflection.

France (September, 2014) – Despite spending a great deal of time in France, immersed in tradition, culture, food and family. My discovery of Paris blossomed in the summer of 1996. I took an enlightening art history class which permitted me to venture into unknown parts of the city.  Along the way I found new favourite haunts and some rather mystical beasts.