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Posted on June 18, 2018August 27, 2018
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Elliot Alderson
Posted on June 17, 2018
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Elliot Alderson
Posted on June 16, 2018
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Elliot Alderson
Posted on June 15, 2018
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Elliot Alderson
Posted on June 14, 2018
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Elliot Alderson
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Elliot Alderson
Posted on June 12, 2018
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Elliot Alderson
Posted on June 11, 2018
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Elliot Alderson
Posted on June 10, 2018
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Elliot Alderson
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Ole Shikuku regularly introduces himself as "Jonathan" to any tourist or traveler who visits his hometown in Kenya. While he may do this to avoid confusion around or mispronunciation of his name, as a "third culture kid" photographer Lee Litumbe can relate. A third culture kid is raised in a culture different from his or her parents, and may often take on a name that is more easily recognized by that culture. "I smiled and asked him if he’d be comfortable with telling me his real name. At first, he looked confused, so I reassured him that I would not mispronounce his name — and then he smiled and told me." No matter the distances we travel, there are things on a binary level that we all can relate to — things that we all have in common. Recognizing and exploring these topics is something that helps us all remember that we are one in the same. Try to think about that the next time you meet someone on the road — what is a hardship or something you both can celebrate and relate to? How can we all do a little more to break down barriers and connect on a deeper level? (📷: @spiritedpursuit 📍: Watamu, Kenya)

Nestled below the South Tyrolean Dolomites in Northern Italy, the calm waters of the Pragser Wildsee lake reflect the density of the forest in waves of ivory and evergreen ripples. The lake, also known as Lago di Braies, sits at an elevation of 1,496 meters above sea level and offers visitors a magnificent panoramic view of the mountain scenery. The surrounding Prags Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage site, so the area deserves increased awareness and respect from its growing visitor population each year — but regardless of whether a destination is a protected nature reserve or famed Heritage site, we all need to do our part when it comes to being respectful guests of this earth. As Chief Seattle — a Suquamish and Duwamish chief in Washington state — once said, "Take only memories, leave only footprints." (📷: @marisahampe 📍: Pragser Wildsee - South Tyrol, Italy)

Pink beaches, dragons, and tropical waters — it sounds like the setting of a fairytale, but in the country of Indonesia, this enchanting scene is very real. On the island of Komodo, real-life dragons — Komodo dragons — do roam, and the sand at Pantai Merah beach emanates hues of playful pink. For visitors, the color of the sand may seem dreamlike, but in reality, it's an optical illusion created by remnant shells of a minuscule sea creature, Foraminifera, that leave behind red, calcified deposits that mix with the sand and produce the beach’s pink color. Science? Magic? We think both. What's your favorite fairytale-style locale? (📷: @jordhammond 📍: Komodo National Park - Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia)

On a recent trip to Aqaba, Jordan, travelers @howfarfromhome visited the “Pearl of Aqaba,” the Al-Sheikh Zayed Mosque. The open-air mosque is adorned with the rich, geometric patterns of Islamic art and is truly a breathtaking architectural masterpiece to behold. The couple shared their reflections on how abiding by and respecting the customs of the country made them feel, particularly in the midst of the global landscape today. “We both had to remove our shoes before going in, and they supplied Chanel with this outfit, leaving only her face, hands, and feet exposed. As we explored the interior and gorgeous courtyard, we couldn’t help but think about the importance of travel in growing a more united world. If you’re heading out on your own soon, make sure to go somewhere really foreign to you — where the culture and experiences open your eyes to our vastly diverse planet. It’s really something special.” Where have you been that opened your eyes to something you’d never seen or understood before? (📷: @howfarfromhome 📍: Aqaba - Jordan)

In a quiet clearing, against the backdrop of the lush green landscape of Chiang Mai, Thailand, the story of a caretaker and his ox, Boonshop, slowly unfolds. These two have an unspoken bond — one that can only transpire when a pair truly sees and understands one another. It is a connection that can ensue between friends, neighbors, acquaintances, and even strangers — local, foreign, human, animal, or otherworldly. Whether through music, movement, food, art, or even dance, there are many languages that don't require written or spoken words to communicate and grow trust. In this corner of the world, for Boonshop and his keeper, the string of song from a lone flute binds them. (📷: @lilyrose 📍: Dhara Dhevi Chiang Mai)

Some of the most memorable moments of our lives or during our travels are fleeting — a locked gaze with a stranger, the lightening of a brooding storm burned into our vision, the smell of a food cart wafting down an alleyway — just the experience of one second can stay with us for years to come. @chloe_bh recounts one such passing moment when she locked eyes with a young Sri Lankan boy while wandering along the train tracks on the outskirts of a city. "Like clockwork, the morning tropical downpour came — we took shelter at one of the train stations and waited for the skies to clear. Off in the distance, you could hear a train approaching the station. We waited with anticipation until the train went past us, locals stared at us with curiosity, and I could not help but look back. The train and the boy disappeared within seconds." Moments can flash by in an instant; which ones have stayed vividly in your memory? (📷: @chloebarryhang 📍: Sri Lanka)