Gabe - The Far Western Edge of the Far East
Travel is about adventure and exploring the stories hidden in every corner of the world. It gives me a heightened sense of perspective. Even after living in Shanghai for over two years, visiting China's most western province, Xinjiang, was a completely different experience for me. Xinjiang borders eight countries, so religions, cultural traditions, and design are meshed. Walking along the ancient silk road, I found the influence of several great civilizations etched into the architecture, musical instruments, jewelry and people.