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For the past 20 years, I’ve filmed and photographed in more than 65 countries worldwide. My passion is for people and for bringing their triumphs and challenges to light.

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Pro content producer for @childfund. 70+ countries so far. My personal work shows up here, too. Based in RVA.
  • This is how we beat the heat. #heatwave #virginiaphotographer #vaisforlovers #virginianature #wanderlust
  • Hike along the Pamunkey River at the Cumberland Marsh. #vaisforlovers #landscapephotography #virginiaphotographer #virginianature #vahiking
  • One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
  • Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
  • As beautiful as the coastline is, what's underneath the water was far more colorful. I need one of those cameras... 📷 🐠 🪸🦀 #huatulco #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca #wanderlust
  • Oaxaca: where the ruins are older than countries, the trees are older than empires, and every road seems to lead to another story. #oaxaca #ancienttree #familyvaycay #Mexico #wanderlust
  • History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
  • Getting away for our belated 12 year anniversary trip. Today we also celebrated 5 months with Niki as we hiked in the George Washington National Forest. #vaisforlovers
  • Concepción, Bolivia—an historic town in the Chiquitos region shaped by its Jesuit mission roots. Centered around a centuries-old church and open plaza, it’s a place where history isn’t preserved behind glass—it’s part of everyday life. For a week, this "hidden gem" was my base while visiting ChildFund’s RiSK Award project in the surrounding communities. #boliviatravel
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This is how we beat the heat. #heatwave #virginiaphotographer #vaisforlovers #virginianature #wanderlust
This is how we beat the heat. #heatwave #virginiaphotographer #vaisforlovers #virginianature #wanderlust
This is how we beat the heat. #heatwave #virginiaphotographer #vaisforlovers #virginianature #wanderlust
This is how we beat the heat. #heatwave #virginiaphotographer #vaisforlovers #virginianature #wanderlust
This is how we beat the heat. #heatwave #virginiaphotographer #vaisforlovers #virginianature #wanderlust
This is how we beat the heat. #heatwave #virginiaphotographer #vaisforlovers #virginianature #wanderlust
This is how we beat the heat. #heatwave #virginiaphotographer #vaisforlovers #virginianature #wanderlust
This is how we beat the heat. #heatwave #virginiaphotographer #vaisforlovers #virginianature #wanderlust
This is how we beat the heat. #heatwave #virginiaphotographer #vaisforlovers #virginianature #wanderlust
This is how we beat the heat. #heatwave #virginiaphotographer #vaisforlovers #virginianature #wanderlust
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This is how we beat the heat. #heatwave #virginiaphotographer #vaisforlovers #virginianature #wanderlust
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Hike along the Pamunkey River at the Cumberland Marsh. #vaisforlovers #landscapephotography #virginiaphotographer #virginianature #vahiking
Hike along the Pamunkey River at the Cumberland Marsh. #vaisforlovers #landscapephotography #virginiaphotographer #virginianature #vahiking
Hike along the Pamunkey River at the Cumberland Marsh. #vaisforlovers #landscapephotography #virginiaphotographer #virginianature #vahiking
Hike along the Pamunkey River at the Cumberland Marsh. #vaisforlovers #landscapephotography #virginiaphotographer #virginianature #vahiking
Hike along the Pamunkey River at the Cumberland Marsh. #vaisforlovers #landscapephotography #virginiaphotographer #virginianature #vahiking
Hike along the Pamunkey River at the Cumberland Marsh. #vaisforlovers #landscapephotography #virginiaphotographer #virginianature #vahiking
Hike along the Pamunkey River at the Cumberland Marsh. #vaisforlovers #landscapephotography #virginiaphotographer #virginianature #vahiking
Hike along the Pamunkey River at the Cumberland Marsh. #vaisforlovers #landscapephotography #virginiaphotographer #virginianature #vahiking
Hike along the Pamunkey River at the Cumberland Marsh. #vaisforlovers #landscapephotography #virginiaphotographer #virginianature #vahiking
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Hike along the Pamunkey River at the Cumberland Marsh. #vaisforlovers #landscapephotography #virginiaphotographer #virginianature #vahiking
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One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
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One last photo dump from our time in Oaxaca. Gonna be hard to top this getaway going forward. #vivamexico🇲🇽 #familyvaycay #oaxaca #mexicotravel #rvaphotographer
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Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
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Traveling during the "off season" in Oaxaca meant dealing with the occasional downpour, but it also meant having beaches, waterfalls, and hiking trails mostly to ourselves. Avoiding the crowds turned out to be easy. Avoiding the snakes? Not so much. 🐍 #huatulco #wanderlust #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca
3 weeks ago
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As beautiful as the coastline is, what's underneath the water was far more colorful. I need one of those cameras... 📷 🐠 🪸🦀 #huatulco #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca #wanderlust
As beautiful as the coastline is, what's underneath the water was far more colorful. I need one of those cameras... 📷 🐠 🪸🦀 #huatulco #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca #wanderlust
As beautiful as the coastline is, what's underneath the water was far more colorful. I need one of those cameras... 📷 🐠 🪸🦀 #huatulco #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca #wanderlust
As beautiful as the coastline is, what's underneath the water was far more colorful. I need one of those cameras... 📷 🐠 🪸🦀 #huatulco #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca #wanderlust
As beautiful as the coastline is, what's underneath the water was far more colorful. I need one of those cameras... 📷 🐠 🪸🦀 #huatulco #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca #wanderlust
As beautiful as the coastline is, what's underneath the water was far more colorful. I need one of those cameras... 📷 🐠 🪸🦀 #huatulco #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca #wanderlust
As beautiful as the coastline is, what's underneath the water was far more colorful. I need one of those cameras... 📷 🐠 🪸🦀 #huatulco #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca #wanderlust
As beautiful as the coastline is, what's underneath the water was far more colorful. I need one of those cameras... 📷 🐠 🪸🦀 #huatulco #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca #wanderlust
As beautiful as the coastline is, what's underneath the water was far more colorful. I need one of those cameras... 📷 🐠 🪸🦀 #huatulco #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca #wanderlust
As beautiful as the coastline is, what's underneath the water was far more colorful. I need one of those cameras... 📷 🐠 🪸🦀 #huatulco #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca #wanderlust
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As beautiful as the coastline is, what's underneath the water was far more colorful. I need one of those cameras... 📷 🐠 🪸🦀 #huatulco #vivamexico🇲🇽 #FamilyTravel #oaxaca #wanderlust
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Oaxaca: where the ruins are older than countries, the trees are older than empires, and every road seems to lead to another story. #oaxaca #ancienttree #familyvaycay #Mexico #wanderlust
Oaxaca: where the ruins are older than countries, the trees are older than empires, and every road seems to lead to another story. #oaxaca #ancienttree #familyvaycay #Mexico #wanderlust
Oaxaca: where the ruins are older than countries, the trees are older than empires, and every road seems to lead to another story. #oaxaca #ancienttree #familyvaycay #Mexico #wanderlust
Oaxaca: where the ruins are older than countries, the trees are older than empires, and every road seems to lead to another story. #oaxaca #ancienttree #familyvaycay #Mexico #wanderlust
Oaxaca: where the ruins are older than countries, the trees are older than empires, and every road seems to lead to another story. #oaxaca #ancienttree #familyvaycay #Mexico #wanderlust
Oaxaca: where the ruins are older than countries, the trees are older than empires, and every road seems to lead to another story. #oaxaca #ancienttree #familyvaycay #Mexico #wanderlust
Oaxaca: where the ruins are older than countries, the trees are older than empires, and every road seems to lead to another story. #oaxaca #ancienttree #familyvaycay #Mexico #wanderlust
Oaxaca: where the ruins are older than countries, the trees are older than empires, and every road seems to lead to another story. #oaxaca #ancienttree #familyvaycay #Mexico #wanderlust
Oaxaca: where the ruins are older than countries, the trees are older than empires, and every road seems to lead to another story. #oaxaca #ancienttree #familyvaycay #Mexico #wanderlust
Oaxaca: where the ruins are older than countries, the trees are older than empires, and every road seems to lead to another story. #oaxaca #ancienttree #familyvaycay #Mexico #wanderlust
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Oaxaca: where the ruins are older than countries, the trees are older than empires, and every road seems to lead to another story. #oaxaca #ancienttree #familyvaycay #Mexico #wanderlust
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History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
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History in stone, art on walls, and everyday life unfolding between them. We came for the food, the history, and the colors, but the best part has been slowing down enough to see it all through our kids' eyes—one mural, one market, and one cobblestone street at a time. #Oaxaca #Mexico #FamilyTravel #TravelPhotography #StreetPhotography
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Getting away for our belated 12 year anniversary trip. Today we also celebrated 5 months with Niki as we hiked in the George Washington National Forest. #vaisforlovers
Getting away for our belated 12 year anniversary trip. Today we also celebrated 5 months with Niki as we hiked in the George Washington National Forest. #vaisforlovers
Getting away for our belated 12 year anniversary trip. Today we also celebrated 5 months with Niki as we hiked in the George Washington National Forest. #vaisforlovers
Getting away for our belated 12 year anniversary trip. Today we also celebrated 5 months with Niki as we hiked in the George Washington National Forest. #vaisforlovers
Getting away for our belated 12 year anniversary trip. Today we also celebrated 5 months with Niki as we hiked in the George Washington National Forest. #vaisforlovers
Getting away for our belated 12 year anniversary trip. Today we also celebrated 5 months with Niki as we hiked in the George Washington National Forest. #vaisforlovers
Getting away for our belated 12 year anniversary trip. Today we also celebrated 5 months with Niki as we hiked in the George Washington National Forest. #vaisforlovers
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Getting away for our belated 12 year anniversary trip. Today we also celebrated 5 months with Niki as we hiked in the George Washington National Forest. #vaisforlovers
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Concepción, Bolivia—an historic town in the Chiquitos region shaped by its Jesuit mission roots. Centered around a centuries-old church and open plaza, it’s a place where history isn’t preserved behind glass—it’s part of everyday life. For a week, this "hidden gem" was my base while visiting ChildFund’s RiSK Award project in the surrounding communities. #boliviatravel
Concepción, Bolivia—an historic town in the Chiquitos region shaped by its Jesuit mission roots. Centered around a centuries-old church and open plaza, it’s a place where history isn’t preserved behind glass—it’s part of everyday life. For a week, this "hidden gem" was my base while visiting ChildFund’s RiSK Award project in the surrounding communities. #boliviatravel
Concepción, Bolivia—an historic town in the Chiquitos region shaped by its Jesuit mission roots. Centered around a centuries-old church and open plaza, it’s a place where history isn’t preserved behind glass—it’s part of everyday life. For a week, this "hidden gem" was my base while visiting ChildFund’s RiSK Award project in the surrounding communities. #boliviatravel
Concepción, Bolivia—an historic town in the Chiquitos region shaped by its Jesuit mission roots. Centered around a centuries-old church and open plaza, it’s a place where history isn’t preserved behind glass—it’s part of everyday life. For a week, this "hidden gem" was my base while visiting ChildFund’s RiSK Award project in the surrounding communities. #boliviatravel
Concepción, Bolivia—an historic town in the Chiquitos region shaped by its Jesuit mission roots. Centered around a centuries-old church and open plaza, it’s a place where history isn’t preserved behind glass—it’s part of everyday life. For a week, this "hidden gem" was my base while visiting ChildFund’s RiSK Award project in the surrounding communities. #boliviatravel
Concepción, Bolivia—an historic town in the Chiquitos region shaped by its Jesuit mission roots. Centered around a centuries-old church and open plaza, it’s a place where history isn’t preserved behind glass—it’s part of everyday life. For a week, this "hidden gem" was my base while visiting ChildFund’s RiSK Award project in the surrounding communities. #boliviatravel
Concepción, Bolivia—an historic town in the Chiquitos region shaped by its Jesuit mission roots. Centered around a centuries-old church and open plaza, it’s a place where history isn’t preserved behind glass—it’s part of everyday life. For a week, this "hidden gem" was my base while visiting ChildFund’s RiSK Award project in the surrounding communities. #boliviatravel
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Concepción, Bolivia—an historic town in the Chiquitos region shaped by its Jesuit mission roots. Centered around a centuries-old church and open plaza, it’s a place where history isn’t preserved behind glass—it’s part of everyday life. For a week, this "hidden gem" was my base while visiting ChildFund’s RiSK Award project in the surrounding communities. #boliviatravel
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