Maria K. Haase is a travel writer and photographer sharing her love for the world and its different cultures on EuropeUpClose.com and SanDiegoExplorer.com. Maria's work is also syndicated on msn.com. As a serial expat for the past 15 years, she has called three continents her home, traveled to over 40 countries, and eaten way too many sticks of mystery meats on the way. She wants to encourage others to discover the world through travel. Maria also writes for other publications, including FoodieFlashpacker.com, GoNomad.com, SpaceTourismGuide.com, FoodWineTravel Magazine, and has been featured on Bored Panda, Huffington Post, and others.