Woman with Wanderlust The travels of an American writer and photographer just trying to learn and share and contribute something to the world.

Photos: The Wanderer

USA | Friday, 22 May 2015 | Photo Gallery

I wanted some profile pictures
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Portuguese Fado aka Lonley in Lisboa

PORTUGAL | Friday, 22 May 2015 | Views [321] | Scholarship Entry

Fado, meaning ‘destiny’ or ‘fate,’ is a genre whose origins have been traced to Lisbon around 1820. The lyrics are meant to express ‘saudade,’ which translates roughly to a longing, or a feeling of loss and melancholia. Our guide mentioned Fado in passing ... Read more >

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Medinas of Morocco

MOROCCO | Monday, 24 Nov 2014 | Flickr Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

I had never really thought seriously about photography until my senior year of high school. When I was required to look ahead and make decisions about my future I realized that I couldn't imagine doing anything else. When I look at the world through my ... Read more >
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Tags: 2014 Travel Photography Scholarship

A 'place' I have visited

USA | Wednesday, 3 Jul 2013 | Photo Gallery | Scholarship Entry

My parents taught me that ignorance breeds hate but education creates an understanding that allows tolerance, if not love. Technically they were talking about math but I have found that it works the same way with people. This is why photojournalists are ... Read more >
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Tags: Travel Photography Scholarship 2013