Canvas & Chronicles by Aanya Shen

Fourth Journey Day 104: Fragments of the Wall’s Memory

Fourth Journey Day 104: Fragments of the Wall’s...

Aanya Shen

Walking through Wynwood Walls today was like stepping onto a living canvas. The air buzzed with conversation, music from nearby cafes, and the occasional hiss of spray paint as an...

Fourth Journey Day 104: Fragments of the Wall’s...

Aanya Shen

Walking through Wynwood Walls today was like stepping onto a living canvas. The air buzzed with conversation, music from nearby cafes, and the occasional hiss of spray paint as an...

Fourth Journey Day 103: Salt-Worn Stories

Fourth Journey Day 103: Salt-Worn Stories

Aanya Shen

San Andrés continues to reveal its many layers. Today I left the coast behind and made my way to La Loma, the oldest settlement on the island. The air felt...

Fourth Journey Day 103: Salt-Worn Stories

Aanya Shen

San Andrés continues to reveal its many layers. Today I left the coast behind and made my way to La Loma, the oldest settlement on the island. The air felt...

Fourth Journey Day 102: Tide’s Hidden Map

Fourth Journey Day 102: Tide’s Hidden Map

Aanya Shen

The morning began with a slow boat ride to Starfish Beach. The air carried the scent of salt and sun-warmed wood, and the water, impossibly clear, revealed golden starfish resting...

Fourth Journey Day 102: Tide’s Hidden Map

Aanya Shen

The morning began with a slow boat ride to Starfish Beach. The air carried the scent of salt and sun-warmed wood, and the water, impossibly clear, revealed golden starfish resting...

Fourth Journey Day 101: Between Sips and Silence

Fourth Journey Day 101: Between Sips and Silence

Aanya Shen

The morning mist lingered over the valley as I arrived at a small coffee estate nestled in the foothills. The air was crisp, carrying the earthy aroma of freshly turned...

Fourth Journey Day 101: Between Sips and Silence

Aanya Shen

The morning mist lingered over the valley as I arrived at a small coffee estate nestled in the foothills. The air was crisp, carrying the earthy aroma of freshly turned...

Fourth Journey Day 100: The Orchid’s Secret

Fourth Journey Day 100: The Orchid’s Secret

Aanya Shen

Today was a refreshing dive into the delicate artistry of nature. I spent the afternoon at the Finca Dracula Orchid Nursery, nestled in the serene hills of Cerro Punta. The...

Fourth Journey Day 100: The Orchid’s Secret

Aanya Shen

Today was a refreshing dive into the delicate artistry of nature. I spent the afternoon at the Finca Dracula Orchid Nursery, nestled in the serene hills of Cerro Punta. The...

Fourth Journey Day 99: Thresholds of Biodiversity

Fourth Journey Day 99: Thresholds of Biodiversity

Aanya Shen

Today was a vibrant dive into the colorful and architectural marvel that is the Biomuseo. From the moment I approached the striking building designed by Frank Gehry, I felt a...

Fourth Journey Day 99: Thresholds of Biodiversity

Aanya Shen

Today was a vibrant dive into the colorful and architectural marvel that is the Biomuseo. From the moment I approached the striking building designed by Frank Gehry, I felt a...