ADAM J BIANCHI, creator of FIRST TIME HERE, is a filmmaker and travel enthusiast. He recently graduated summa cum laude from Baldwin Wallace University with degrees in both Film Studies and Computer Science.

Favorite thing about traveling: Food
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JOSH BEST graduated from Ithaca College in May of 2013 with a degree in television and radio. Josh has always had an interest in visual media and is particularly fascinated by television’s ability to entertain while educating. He has traveled extensively, believing that it is the best way to gain a visceral understanding of how people around the world live. Through this project he hopes to spread his love of travel and show people a world they never knew existed.

Favorite thing about traveling: Learning
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EMILY VOLKMANN recently graduated from Miami University with a double major in individualized studies and history. She is pursuing a master’s degree in arts administration at the University of Oregon, with the hopes of working in a museum some day. Apart from history and art, she loves travel, animals, and reading.

Favorite thing about traveling: Being forced to step outside of my comfort zone.
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