Destination: USA

Photos: Austin Adesso

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 | By sprodigality | Photo Gallery

Street harrassment happens EVERYWHERE.

Thu, 10 Sep 2015 | By wheresmypants | Views [435] | Comments [1]

I realized I didn't point out enough in one of my previous entries that while I experienced a little street harassment in Delhi, this is not just a problem with Indian men. I cannot say I have experienced it every single place I traveled, but if I had ... Read more >

Tags: advice, delhi, india, racism, sexism, solo women travelers, street harrassment, traveling, united states of america

Is it respect...or cultural appropriation?

Wed, 9 Sep 2015 | By wheresmypants | Views [774] | Video

I wrote on Day 6, "Dancing in Delhi," that I took a Bollywood style dance class and that I was feeling hesitant to ever show anyone the video that was taken of this.  I didn't come out and explain exactly why because I wanted to read a ... Read more >

Tags: delhi

Photos: He, Who Inspires Me To Travel.

Wed, 9 Sep 2015 | By jschiappa | Photo Gallery

Discovering love by discovering the world

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By aejo1991 | Views [801] | Comments [1] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I come from a family lacking adventurous spirits. My parents had never traveled outside of the U.S. -- with the exception of Caribbean islands for resort getaways. So, to my mother, my desire to do an alternative spring break in Jamaica (teaching schoolchildren) ... Read more >

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Photos: Light from far away

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By rhizophora | Photo Gallery

Go with Your Drift

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By julestorm | Views [575] | Video | Scholarship Entry

My name is Julia and I am absolutely in love with the art of storytelling. Backstory: as a tween I went from a small, strong religious community in the Texas suburbs to an international school in a major French city (where any religious moniker or garb ... Read more >

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The Cave Man

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By sprodigality | Views [608] | Comments [2] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I fell in love with filmmaking while living in a Cambodian hut. I realized that storytelling was the only way to communicate the experiences I was having, and began to dive into the sea of video. I am an entrepreneur at heart and amateur filmmaker who ... Read more >

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He, Who Inspires Me To Travel.

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By jschiappa | Views [2252] | Comments [6] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Hi World Nomads! My name is Joey Schiappa, I am twenty two years old and am a recent graduate of Columbia College Chicago's Cinema Arts and Sciences Program, Class of 2015. I feel that I am a strong contender for the travel scholarship because ... Read more >

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Where it All Began

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By nicolawing | Views [549] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Have you ever felt like you knew you shouldn’t be doing something, but you did it anyway? It didn’t feel right in your heart but your mind told a different story? This is how I feel about my chosen career path. After high school I rushed into doing a ... Read more >

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Be Here, Now.

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By laolivia | Views [245] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I spent this past summer wandering the throughout Europe and the west coast, most of it was somewhat unplanned. It was a time of growing for me - I packed up my bags and moved to the west coast in hopes of getting connected with the film industry. I ... Read more >

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Inspiration For Travel - Pedro Ospina

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By npcatania | Views [378] | Video | Scholarship Entry

In my video, Pedro says, “We’re all looking for an experience in life that makes us feel like we’re alive.” For me, the thrill of adventure comes with living out of a backpack and exploring the world with my production gear. My experience creating a ... Read more >

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Stephanie

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By pilotsareflyers | Views [264] | Video | Scholarship Entry

Any time I work on a project, I try to keep two things in mind. First, I try to remember to always seek the truth, even if there is no such thing. My interest as a storyteller and filmmaker isn't solely reliant on what can be fabricated or manipulated.... Read more >

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Mother Ocean

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By mikenobi | Views [245] | Comments [1] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I have always had a deep passion for travel, so much so that I founded an online travel agency. I believe travel helps us become fuller versions of ourselves. Therefore, it is my mission in life to help as many people as possible to see more of the world.... Read more >

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Dare to Dream

Tue, 8 Sep 2015 | By dianteandtayo | Views [256] | Comments [1] | Video | Scholarship Entry

I've known that I've always wanted to make films but recently, I realized how much I love to travel as well. After graduating from college, everyone expected me to move to Los Angeles or New York. Instead, I took a year off to travel to Amsterdam and ... Read more >

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