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Overview

  • 1 reference
  • Fluent in English; learning Arabic, Spanish
  • 34, Male
  • Member since 2012
  • Photographer/Videographer
  • University of San Francisco- Bachelor of Arts in Media St...
  • From Born in London, been on the move ever since.
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About Me

CURRENT MISSION

Travel and see as much of the world as I can, photographing it and making beautiful art along the way

ABOUT ME

I grew up moving mostly throughout asia and the middle east. American Lebanese origins. At 22 years old, I've lived in 8 countries, never spending more than 4.5 years in one country. Moving around all the time, i've had to adapt very quickly. As a result I'm a very outgoing, and social. I love talking and spending time with all kinds of people, even if we don't speak the same language. Traveling has also made me very optimistic and happy. I can always entertain myself and have a fascination with science, nature and the physical world. I spend a lot of my time outdoors. I love to be in nature, and in the Sun. I always have my camera with me.

I've just graduated from University in San Francisco and am on a Journey to see as much of the world as I can. Tokyo is my next stop

PHILOSOPHY

There's not enough time in life to do everything. No time wasted being upset, bored, or shy.

Interests

Photography- I always have my camera with me. This is my work and my hobby. You can see my website at www.karimphotography.com to get an insight on the places I've been, and how I look at the world.

Windsurf, Surf, Snowboard, Longboard skateboarding- when there's snow, wind, or concrete, I love to be on boards

Camping, Mountain biking, Hiking

Beat boxing (vocal percussion) , drums, music.

  • arts
  • photography
  • walking
  • boating
  • traveling
  • music
  • drums
  • outdoor activities
  • cycling
  • hiking
  • camping
  • skydiving
  • snowboarding
  • skateboarding
  • boxing
  • astronomy
  • science
  • study abroad
  • hitchhiking
  • lakes
  • mountains

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Himalayas, India- Living in India for 2 years when I was 7-8 years old, we took a trip up to the Himalayas where we did some hiking. One of the days we walked up a mountain through the clouds into a village of untouchables, where the locals consider themselves to be holy, and foreigners are restricted to a pathway. We stayed in a place on the outskirts of the village that night.

New Zealand- Skydiving. 2 week road trip on the south island. For study abroad I went to New Zealand and did a 2 week road trip sleeping in a different place every night on the south island. The stars were incredible in the mountains, and we walked through glaciers, jungles, lakes, among a variety of landscapes. We travelled by car, boat, walking, hitchhiking, and bus. Wonderful country, with beautiful landscapes, and friendly people.

Teach, Learn, Share

Photography
Beatboxing (vocal percussion)
Astronomy
Windsurf, Surf, snowboard, skateboard

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