Womanthismonth.com 58 October 2024 Sara Sami is an avid traveller, photographer and trip organiser who has garnered a following by documenting her adventures. From exploring off-grid locations in the GCC to witnessing the Northern Lights, her love for adventure and the joy of discovering untamed experiences across the region and the world know no boundaries. Edwin D’Souza tells her story. Sara, who goes by @agirlfrombahrain on Instagram, is an inspirational Bahraini who has spent the past 38 years on the island. “As a kid, all I wanted to do was create art,” Sara shares, explaining how design opened up a world of creativity for her. At the University College of Bahrain (UCB), she further cultivated her creative talents and her passion for art soon blossomed into multiple roles – photographer, graphic designer, artist, traveller and trip organiser. These interests, though seemingly distinct, were intricately connected through her love for exploration and creativity. Her passion for travelling began during her college art trips, where she experienced the joy of discovering new cities and cultures. This wanderlust has remained a constant in her life, fueled by the freedom she feels while on the road, exploring places beyond Bahrain. In recent years, Sara has embraced road trips and camping, a discovery she made during the COVID-19 lockdown when international travel was restricted. “I found JOURNEYING Beyond Boundaries PEOPLE | interview
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