Whether it's tasting a new food, experiencing a new culture, or hearing an alternative perspective on the world -- travel changes you, often for the better.
We asked our followers on Twitter and Instagram to show us pictures of the travel experiences that have fundamentally transformed them. Needless to say, the response was overwhelming!
Translation: The Golden Hour is very difficult to capture in Cambodia. The sun sets very quickly and you must be in the right place to capture it. To see the last casts of the fishermen in this precious moment is a privilege.
Nassmc embedded via Twitter
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