Anna Schwaber
Anna lives for adventure, music, and the visual and performing arts. Her fascination with differences in sights, sounds, and human functionality make her consumed by wanderlust. Through a camera's lens, Anna has traveled to help tell stories from 5 different continents through the format of narrative films, photo correspondence, and photography. She is constantly looking, moving, and observing because of her keen attention to light and shadow. When not shooting, she is contributing to Los Angeles-based art collectives as a VJ and exhibiting her conceptual art. She has one degree in Film Production and another in Fine Arts from the University of Southern California.
Hometown: Venice, California | Nashvile, Tennessee
School: University of Southern California
Abroad Program: Australian National University
Where I've Lived Abroad: Bali, Indonesia - Canberra, Australia - Krabi, Thailand - Penang, Malaysia - Hong Kong, China - Tokyo, Japan - Shanghai, China - Taghazout, Morocco
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No. 12 : Oh, LA
23 Feb 2009
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Thailand
My Adventures With Thai Pyromaniacs
When I travel to the Koh Phi Phi islands off the southwest coast of Thailand, little do I know that ... read more
28 Apr 2009
Thailand
SLIDESHOW: Thai Boxing, Fire Twirling, Songkran (Thai New Year)
Flattened bamboo creates the walls of many houses of the Karen people. Mosquito netting is pulled back before a group ... read more
08 Jul 2009
Insider Tips
Thailand
Watch your feet!
In most of Asia but specifically in Thailand, you must take your shoes off when entering a home. Also, when it comes to feet, do not prop them up on ... read more
27 Jul 2009
Thailand
The International Stall of Pancakes
Thai pancakes (roti) are very popular and can be cooked to go. In small villages and islands, you can stop a motorbike-powered pancake stall and have yourself a roadside snack ... read more
27 Jul 2009
Thailand
Southeast Asia On A Shoestring (Lonely Planet)
This guidebook is filled with helpful maps, history, and other info. To lighten the load in your backpack, I'd recommend making photocopies of maps and relevant pages. Also, while ... read more
27 Jul 2009
Thailand
In congested cities, take a motorbike taxi (and wear a helmet!)
Bangkok is a booming city whose traffic congestion can mean hours of wasted time in a hot and stuffy taxi. To get around more easily, take the SkyTrain for long ... read more
27 Jul 2009
Singapore
See Singapore via trishaw!
Trishaws are bicycle-powered carts for two people that are usually decked out with flowers, boom-boxes, and other personal memorabilia. Sight-see through town at this slow pace and you will not ... read more
27 Jul 2009
Thailand
Longtail boats open up new possibilities
On the islands in the Andaman Sea, many beaches are only accessible via hand-built flower-adorned longtail boats, or taxi boats. For certain beaches, there needs to be a minimum of ... read more
27 Jul 2009
Thailand
Songkran is not just about the water fight
During the Thai New Year, the northern city of Chiang Mai celebrates with five days of food vendors, crafts, and parades. Families and friends get together for this time, which ... read more
27 Jul 2009
Thailand
Some days you may just prefer a squat toilet
Throughout Asia, there are variations on the squatter. Nightclubs, airports, and other large public establishments sometimes offer both the Western and the squatter. The key is to learn how to ... read more
27 Jul 2009
Cambodia
Floating down the Mekong Delta.
Want to see floating houses? When traveling in Cambodia, take a small ferry from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. read more
27 Jul 2009
Cambodia
"Dogura" offers unique view of Cambodian life
"Dogura" has no script, plot, or actors. As a feature-length film by French filmmaker, Patrice Leconte, it offers scenes of Cambodian daily life and cultural practice. Similar to "Baraka" and ... read more
27 Jul 2009
Malaysia
Religious sensory overload
In Malaysia, the prominent religions are Buddhism and Islam. In villages and cities, several different calls to prayer sound out from the many mosques in each neighborhood. The sounds will ... read more
27 Jul 2009
Thailand
Rainy day? Brush up on Thai pop culture.
Sick of hearing American pop music even when you are abroad? If you're ever stuck inside because of the rain of Thailand's monsoon season, turn the TV to ... read more
20 Nov 2009
Thailand
Looking for a full body workout on the beach?
Head to the islands in Southeast Thailand and you will find amazing rock climbing on the beach of Ton Sai near Krabi. From here you can take an ocean kayak ... read more
20 Nov 2009
China
Why can't I just look it up?
When in China, don't freak out when you find websites like Wikipedia blocked. The Golden Shield Project is essentially an Internet firewall using proxy servers that block access to ... read more
20 Nov 2009
Thailand
Pick it up as you go!
Don't freak out if you've forgotten some key travel essentials. You can find nearly everything you could possibly need in Thai markets, and for cheaper than you would ... read more
20 Nov 2009
Malaysia
Be mindful of local dating taboos
Going on a date? You might want to leave that tank top in your suitcase. A bare-armed Western girl drinking in a bar with a guy is not a normal ... read more
20 Nov 2009
Thailand
Consider medical tourism
Even though Thailand has seen a slump in its tourism since the United States issued a travel alert in late 2008, medical tourism seems to still draw many to the ... read more
20 Nov 2009
Thailand
Same same, but different
"Same same, but different" is a phrase commonly used to help farang (foreigners) understand what something is by comparing it to something they already know. It is also used in ... read more
20 Nov 2009
Thailand
Forget the Full Moon party. Find a jungle party.
When traveling to the islands in the South of Thailand, many will try to convince you to visit Koh Pah Ngan, where the Full Moon party takes place. The island ... read more
20 Nov 2009
Indonesia
Fashion forward thinking
When traveling and sightseeing in Bali, Indonesia, like other sacred spaces in Southeast Asia, be certain to wear modest clothing. For women, this means clothes that cover the arms and ... read more
24 Nov 2009
Thailand
King of the kingdom
As you drive around the streets of Thailand, you will see many photos of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, both popular figures. While neither holds direct power in Parliament ... read more
01 Dec 2009
Thailand
Thai TV on demand!
Want to watch some Thai sitcoms or even a Thai reality show? Catch up on the latest in Thai drama online at Thaitv.tv. No need for a TV to ... read more
