The Thoughts of a Traveler

Explore the world through my lens

Balanced Photography

September 6, 2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

Have you ever traveled somewhere to see an attraction, and all you see are people taking photos of themselves in front of it? Why can’t we balance our photography with learning about the site we are seeing? A picture only helps us remember the experience we had. If there is no experience besides taking the photo, what does the photo really mean?

The Thrill of the Match

July 26, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

Riding the train from Munich to Augsburg was a pretty simple feat. We got on the train, road a pretty straight shot to the city and then moved over to the local train system. What happened next, I was not ready for. As we road the local train, we started to get tightly fit into […]

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Chris Hetrick

I've lived several places in the United States. Born in Michigan, lived several years of my life in Florida and currently in California. I was enticed with travel from an early age. I've traveled around most states in the US and have ventured across Europe. As my love of travel continues, my passion grows deeper with learning about new cultures and what makes them unique. Travel with me as I gather my thoughts on travel and experience the world through my lens.

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