Travel

by Katherine Yaksich

| THE TOWN THAT IS DYING |

We got majorly lost driving to Civita last night, but it was totally worth it. 

Civita only has 6 residents year round, no cars, and could possibly be the most charming place you ever visit. It is literally dying, so che…

| THE TOWN THAT IS DYING |

We got majorly lost driving to Civita last night, but it was totally worth it.

Civita only has 6 residents year round, no cars, and could possibly be the most charming place you ever visit. It is literally dying, so check it out before it’s gone.

#duefratellihernandez

(at Civita, Italy)

by Katherine Yaksich

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This is the house where I once lived. I used to turn the corner after a long weekend of traveling, see those bright lights out front, and experience that wonderful feeling of being home. 

Living here was one of the most formative chapters o…

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This is the house where I once lived. I used to turn the corner after a long weekend of traveling, see those bright lights out front, and experience that wonderful feeling of being home.

Living here was one of the most formative chapters of my life because I learned how to be independent, it was the first time I experienced Europe, and it would set the tone for a lifetime of travel and photojournalistic exploration.

Florence still feels like home and I feel nostalgic being back here.

#duefratellihernandez

(at Florence, Italy)

by Katherine Yaksich

| LOVERS IN FLORENCE |

My brother and I spent the day exploring our old stomping ground, and I was reminded at nearly every turn why I fell in love with Florence to begin with.

Follow along as the #duefratellihernandez reunite and adventure across…

| LOVERS IN FLORENCE |

My brother and I spent the day exploring our old stomping ground, and I was reminded at nearly every turn why I fell in love with Florence to begin with.

Follow along as the #duefratellihernandez reunite and adventure across Italy🏃

(at Florence, Italy)

by Katherine Yaksich

| 4:02 AM |

“A still more glorious dawn awaits / not a sunrise, but a galaxy-rise / a morning filled with 400 billion suns / the rising of the milky way.” 

- Carl Sagan

I woke up at 3 am, rode a bike alone into the pitch black Atacama Desert, and…

| 4:02 AM |

“A still more glorious dawn awaits / not a sunrise, but a galaxy-rise / a morning filled with 400 billion suns / the rising of the milky way.”

- Carl Sagan

I woke up at 3 am, rode a bike alone into the pitch black Atacama Desert, and photographed the center of the Milky Way rise above me. It was something I’ve always wanted to do, and it was worth it.

I have no words to describe the feelings I felt being underneath all those stars.

(at Atacama Desert, Northern Chile)

by Katherine Yaksich

Despite barely scratching the surface, Africa is teaching me a lot. 

Mt. Kilimanjaro broke me, but also taught me how to persevere and find strength when there is nothing left to give. 

Our planet is truly a wonderful and beautiful place, incredib…

Despite barely scratching the surface, Africa is teaching me a lot.

Mt. Kilimanjaro broke me, but also taught me how to persevere and find strength when there is nothing left to give.

Our planet is truly a wonderful and beautiful place, incredibly diverse and magnificent, despite it’s complexity. It is worth protecting.

The wilderness has the power to transform and build character. There is nothing quite like being in the wild and you can get trampled by an African elephant if you’re not careful.

I’ve been enriched and moved in so many ways, mainly by the people that I’ve encountered along the way.

There is beauty everywhere worth pursuing and exploring, even in the places that we least expect it. Get out there and find it.

Be fearless. Be wild. Be free.

All My Best,
Reuben

#thisisafrica #bigcatsplayball

(at Zanzibar, Tanzania)

by Katherine Yaksich

Today’s surf mission on the outer reefs

#thisisafrica #bigcatsplayball

(at Zanzibar Island)

Today’s surf mission on the outer reefs

#thisisafrica #bigcatsplayball

(at Zanzibar Island)

by Katherine Yaksich

Went diving and found a few fish

#thisisafrica #bigcatsplayball

(at Zanzibar Island)

Went diving and found a few fish

#thisisafrica #bigcatsplayball

(at Zanzibar Island)

by Katherine Yaksich

Surface to Air II

#thisisafrica #bigcatsplayball

(at Zanzibar Island)

Surface to Air II

#thisisafrica #bigcatsplayball

(at Zanzibar Island)

by Katherine Yaksich

My travel partner in crime @andrewmklein in the light. 

We’ve had one hell of an unforgettable African journey together that included getting chased by elephants at camp and seeing great white sharks swim inches from our faces. 

He led me to…

My travel partner in crime @andrewmklein in the light.

We’ve had one hell of an unforgettable African journey together that included getting chased by elephants at camp and seeing great white sharks swim inches from our faces.

He led me to the summit of Kilimanjaro, and looked after me after I barely made it down.

This journey wouldn’t be the same without him, and my heart is full after sharing this great adventure together.

#thisisafrica #bigcatsplayball

(at Zanzibar, Tanzania)

by Katherine Yaksich

RAWRRR!! 

#thisisafrica #bigcatsplayball

(at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania)

RAWRRR!!

#thisisafrica #bigcatsplayball

(at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania)

by Katherine Yaksich

We are the reckless,
We are the wild youth

#thisisafrica #bigcatsplayball

(at Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania)

We are the reckless, We are the wild youth

#thisisafrica #bigcatsplayball

(at Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania)

by Katherine Yaksich

A lioness on the hunt

#bigcatsplayball #thisisafrica

(at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania)

A lioness on the hunt

#bigcatsplayball #thisisafrica

(at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania)

by Katherine Yaksich

A sea of pink flamingos 

#bigcatsplayball #thisisafrica

(at Lake Manyara, Tanzania)

A sea of pink flamingos

#bigcatsplayball #thisisafrica

(at Lake Manyara, Tanzania)

by Katherine Yaksich

Our first up close and personal lion encounter in the Serengeti. 

We easily saw over 100 big cats in the Serengeti. 

#stayfierce #bigcatsplayball


(at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania)

Our first up close and personal lion encounter in the Serengeti.

We easily saw over 100 big cats in the Serengeti.

#stayfierce #bigcatsplayball

(at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania)

by Katherine Yaksich

Lions don’t have a very high success rate when it comes to hunting. We saw 4 prides of lions fail to capture their prey, and here is an image of 2 lions failing to take down a Cape buffalo. It literally scared the crap out of the buffalo after…

Lions don’t have a very high success rate when it comes to hunting. We saw 4 prides of lions fail to capture their prey, and here is an image of 2 lions failing to take down a Cape buffalo. It literally scared the crap out of the buffalo afterwards.

#keepitwild #bigcatsplayball

(at Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania)