PLACES

A very fulfilling and heartwarming visit to see friends, it was hard not to fantasize a life for myself here. I felt very immersed in this world, already eager for my next time back. I also challenged myself with only a film camera, to varying results

Undeniably one of the cultural capitals of the world and for good reason

A really zen week of fine foods, onsens, and fresh air

While China in recent years has been known for its rapid modernization and metropolises built ground up, the natural sights of the country are truly jaw dropping

Both sides of my family come from here and it is a place that has played a multitude of roles in my life over the years, particularly in shaping my cultural identity. I grew up coming almost every other year and even lived here for my formative middle school years. I then revisited at the end of high school with my Canadian orchestra group. This visit marks 9 years since I last returned to Shanghai (Asia in general), now fully an adult, this visit was quite meaningful to me.

Made the most out of a 16 hour layover and was amazed by how wonderful KL is and the cool melting pot of Asian culture that it hosts. It was also staggeringly humid

A childhood friend of mine had his wedding in Haryana and it quickly inspired a larger trip to visit more of the region. It was unlike any other place I've been before and it feels important to see how a large portion of our globe lives. Wonderful spot as far as photography goes as well

Being in tech, it's odd that it took me this long to finally stop by the Bay Area but I'm glad I did. Great weather and vibes

& Laussane + Annecy. At one point, I considered going to school in this part of the world so it was cool to finally visit and see the road not taken.

My first time in the Middle East and certainly won't be my last. An amazing road trip full of mountains, sun, water, sand, and good laughs.

"City of the Future". I was oddly reminded a lot of my middle school years living in Shanghai while in Dubai. Very globalized and with sprawling skyscrapers, it felt like another world. I was also "lucky" to be here during a rain induced flood.

I had the fortune of living in Buenos Aires at the end of 2023 for a few months and it is an experience that I will cherish forever.

Such a colourful and full of life city. Fun fact, Colombia is home to more native fruits than there are days in the year!

El Chalten & El Calafate. An incredible an interestingly meditative experience with lots of quiet moments to think and reflect. Many more places in the region to visit in the future.

I didn't take many photos while here mainly due to how sweaty and active this trip was. Lots of early mornings, hikes, waterfalls, and fruit consumed.

At an intersection of three countries, Iguazu Falls is true place of natural beauty and awe.

Exceedingly hot but a gorgeous place in need of a revisit.

A really underrated part of Canada. Lots of seafood, empty beaches, and calm drives between towns.

Along with Paris, Manhattan is a place that I heavily romanticize. Even though when I visited, it was cold and not too sunny, it was still so full of character

A bit dark and rainy but a quaintly charming place.

Didn't realize how cold it'd be in these parts in October haha

A city that really feels like several cities that have slowly consumed each other. Love the variety that it has but don't love how car dependent it is to get around.

Did the rim to river back to rim hike in an afternoon. Was a bit precarious after starting pretty late but made for a great adventure!

One of my favourite cities, a place I will revisit time and time again.

Castles and kingdoms

Vienna is such a wonderful place, class, cafes, and classical music.

Pretty close to paradise in my books. If Summer was a place, this would be it

Where I was born and raised