Old Jewish Cemetery (Stary Cmentarz Zydowski) Visited this WWII battle ground site in Wroclaw, Poland. See video footage below.
A few months ago, I immersed myself in a meditative project at the White Stork Synagogue, the only surviving synagogue in Wroclaw since the Holocaust in Poland. The non-profit organization, Handshouse Studio, had a “Learn by Doing” approach, which inspired … Read More
My Antarctica adventure began in Boston, stopping through Buenos Aires and Patagonia, then crossing turbulent Drake Passage to the Antarctic islands. It was penguin breeding season and summer in Antarctica. I could see the eggs, migration trails and penguins molting. … Read More
As an Instructor at LEAP for Education, formally called Salem Cyberspace, I had the opportunity to design, develop, and present art curriculum to school-aged children from underserved families as part of the non-profit afterschool Art Enrichment Program. From program planning … Read More
My volunteer work in Kenya was both rewarding and adventurous. From watching elephants and their young stroll through the Maasai Mara at sunset, with Mount Kilimanjaro as a backdrop, to hitting water while drilling a well in rural Namanga for … Read More
When I crossed the Kenyan border into Tanzania, my first observations were the colorful, patterned clothing, small textile shops, and children everywhere. Having already spent some time in Kenya, I immediately noticed the similarities. Tanzania, Africa Gallery
The biodiversity of New Zealand and Australia was so lush, it felt only natural to travel there and contribute as a conservation volunteer. It was important to find meaningful experiences in travel, especially when crossing long distances. I found pockets … Read More
New York City is the perfect place for creativity, especially street photography. There’s so much going on in New York that it almost reminds me of Las Vegas, only without the slot machines. The skyscrapers here frame the city. It … Read More
There were special moments in every place I’ve traveled. Amsterdam was probably my most enjoyable trip. I was there creating art in an Artist-in-Residence program (view some artworks here). What made this experience so special was a combination of being … Read More