Amateur photographer and writer, Russell Wasden finds passion in exploring new cultures and countries. For the past eight years he has taught ESL and Japanese in public schools in New York City. Constantly searching to find the streets, alleys and pathways that have yet to be trodden by visitors and tourists, Russell firmly believes that the journey only begins when you see the world through "local eyes." Ultimately he would like to say that he has explored unknown streets and alleyways in all major countries and continents in the world.