Washington is no doubt one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The last time I was there, I went on one of my epic walks –six Hours!!! The city was so gorgeous I just found myself walking down streets, through parks, pastsed monuments. When I finally came to, I had walked all the way out to Chevy Chase. So this time around, as I headed out, I made a mental note that I had to control myself. I also brought my phone and some money, which is something I don\’t normally do, but realize too late that I might want to jump in a cab or maybe phone the hotel to ask them where I have waondered to. I rarely bring maps as welleither. I think I am just reacting off ofto having all my time being so overscheduled that I just for a brief period want the feeling of having no strings. But maps, phones and money all come in handy when you have no idea where you are. Continue reading: DC »
Samantha Brown
July, 2008 Archive
DC
DC (crew)
Which way is North?
I\’ve never claimed to be good with directions. In fact, I\’ll be the first to admit that I\’m directionally challenged. With this fascinating tidbit of my personal life in mind, I would like you to imagine someone like myself attempting to get around Washington, D.C. Continue reading: DC (crew) »
Sichuan
A photo blog with descriptions from Sichuan Continue reading: Sichuan »
Xian
A photo blog with descriptions from Xian Continue reading: Xian »
I\'ve made it to Beijing, China!
Day 1
I\’m nervous, I didn\’t get in until 8:30 p.m. last night, and I begin tomorrow at 9 a.m. No chance to get used to the 12-hour time difference, but then I think maybe the 180-degree change will actually help. When you travel to Europe, it hits you mid-cycle in your sleeping pattern, and I think that maybe that\’s what really hurts. Anxiety is beginning to set in. It\’s a new crew with new producers and directors. The camera crew is Chinese but speaks some English. My stylist speaks no English. We have an interpreter for the first few days to help me communicate with her to say things like \”more cheek color, please\” or \”I like brown eyeliner.\” We don\’t work in front of a mirror, so the first time I see my face is when she is all done. When she gives me the mirror, my face is something like I\’ve never seen before. Continue reading: I\'ve made it to Beijing, China! »
Part 8: Heading Back to the U.S.
Today I head back to the U.S., and I am writing this entry in my seat on an Air China Boeing 747. We are on the tarmac and about to take off for the flight back to the United States. It has been a whirlwind trip, but every part has been exciting, intimidating, thrilling and exhausting. It was an amazing opportunity, and I will be sad when this trip officially comes to an end. Continue reading: Part 8: Heading Back to the U.S. »
Part 7: Shooting Promos With Sam
This morning I was up again at the crack of dawn uploading all of my photos and videos from our day exploring Beijing. I also used Skype to call my husband and daughter back home in Maryland! The time change is 12 hours, so I have to get up super early in the morning so that I can say goodnight to my 2-year-old on the other side of the world. Continue reading: Part 7: Shooting Promos With Sam »
Part 6: A day off in Beijing
Day 2
I wrote this entry sitting on the steps of the Forbidden City in the travel journal that I bring with me on every trip. (TIP! I always bring a spiral notebook with me wherever I go when I travel. It\’s great to record memories, jot down contact information and collect recipes.) I am overlooking a very charming red gate that leads to the outside world of Beijing. The Forbidden City is completely amazing; it\’s one of those places that you always see in pictures, and you never dream that you would have the chance to go. Continue reading: Part 6: A day off in Beijing »
Part 5: Beijing
Day 1
This morning I was up at the crack of dawn, and I made myself a cup of cocoa in my room at the Shangri-La Hotel in Chengdu. (TIP! I always bring a few staples from my home kitchen when I go on the road. Hot cocoa and hot cereals are great, because you just boil some water, and you have a quick taste of home. I also pack plenty of granola bars!) I went online and checked my email for a few minutes, and it was fun to get all of the reactions to my pictures and videos from family and friends! (TIP! Do not forget to bring your wire to transfer your pictures from your camera to your desktop while traveling. This will keep open space on your camera so that you can continue to shoot your trip!) Continue reading: Part 5: Beijing »
Part 4: Chengdu – Meeting the Giant Panda
After we left the outdoor teahouse on our first shoot day in Chengdu, we made our way to the Panda Preserve. The preserve looks a lot like the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., with hilly walkways lined with bamboo that form shaded archways. Imagine the entire National Zoo being dedicated to one animal and that\’s the preserve. The guide here, Helen, came in on her day off to work with us. She\’s lovely and has given us amazing access to the animals. Continue reading: Part 4: Chengdu – Meeting the Giant Panda »
