Datong

china2013 — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:33:00 GMT

One of us 4 travellers got our group together. Only thing we knew about each other by the time we first met: we are all in Beijing at the moment and we all wanted to go to Datong a few weeks later. So we met for a coffe, and it turned out to be an awesome group of fun travellers.

May 3re to May 5th we basically spent either on mountains, in cabs or walking around the old city of Datong. Taking all the fun menories with us, enjoying the adventure, having good conversations, and starting to think about China´s coal issues- environmantal problems are so obvious there. Daton covers 60 Percent of China´s coal supply... Imagine how filled the city is with coal drucks plus all the mines around Datong.

Nevertheless, We made frineds with teh icecream-stand-team, the popcorn man, and the dubstep guy, who carried all this gear for a unique street-disco on a small cart on 4 wheels.

Also the night trains were a new experience here in China- a very positive one thou. Not bad, not bad, well spent time. Lots of enjoyable moments...

Photos: China, travelling the middle

china2013 — Wed, 26 Jun 2013 22:25:00 GMT

As I saw this scholarship announced I knew that´s something I have to apply for, it´s such a unique experience. Thanks for providing this chance. I´m Austrian, living in Beijing for a year. Right now I am preparing for a trip to Vietnam & Thailand. I love taking pictures along the way when travelling- I´m looking for guidance and help to improve. I want to learn from passionate photographers how to capture and keep what overwhelms and amazes us. Photography for me is an awesome, impressive way to inspire, share and express. Being in the Nature is one of the most important and the most beautiful things for me. Sunrises, Stargazing, mountain peaks, rivers, snow, the ocean, I enjoy the adventure of being surrounded by things that seem too great to be fully understood. why should I be chosen? I want to learn to pass on my passion for nature and travelling thru pictures. I am willing to work very hard for that. Learning and working at an inspiring, experienced professional´s side is so fantastic and special!- I don´t want to miss trying everything to get to use this unique chance. I am excited to learn.