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For the remainder of the year I will be traveling in Europe; the countries to on my shortlist include Italy, Croatia, Greece, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Spain, France, and the Netherlands.
My journey serves a few purposes. First, I’ll be spending a week traveling with my girlfriend in Croatia, Italy and Greece. From there, I fly to Switzerland to meet up with two buddies, one of which I haven’t seen in years. Secondly, I have an opportunity to establish myself as a driven, passionate, and talented independent film-maker. Finally, I want to come back home with some amount of proficiency with the kendama (traveling means lots of downtime waiting for trains, buses, and flights).
The issue I’ve chosen to tackle revolves around the refugee crisis.
Fleeing refugees, especially from war-torn, violence-stricken areas like Syria, Tanzania, Afghanistan, Mexico, and South Sudan, present a challenge for neighboring countries because of their sheer numbers. What are the main factors impacting the resulting trends? Who are the key stakeholders, decision-makers, and actors? What options are currently on the table and who is discussing them? How have states dealt with refugees in the past? What has been successful, unsuccessful, and what hasn’t been tried yet?
Now, my first trip update.
Destination 1: San Francisco. An Uber driver described San Fran as a hybrid between LA and Seattle. I’d agree. The Bay Area and the Puget Sound give the cities a similar feel. Walking through Fisherman’s wharf is However, unlike Seattle, the vast public parks provide endless opportunities to explore (fun fact: Golden Gate park is bigger than Central Park).
Check out the video update I’ve put together from the trip’s first three days below. Subscribe on YouTube and follow my blog here for the next update, Chicago.
Keep in mind I am limited on my under-powered, 5-year-old laptop… Waiting for videos to render and time lapses to export is apparently my new past time- and the reason I am writing this blog right now. ‘Till next time!
Kyle Huber 