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Mary-Goes-Round the World

Mary-Goes-Round the World in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

Cinematic Travel Stories by Mary

TRAVEL • CULTURE • STORYTELLING

Why I Tell These Stories

Travel, for me, is about connection — to people, to history, to the small moments that linger long after you’ve left. I create with the hope that viewers feel that same sense of presence and meaning.

Featured Work

A curated selection of my most meaningful travel, cultural, and documentary stories.

Mary riding kales during rain storm in Intramuros in Manila, Philippines.

A cinematic journey through heritage, identity, and the Filipino spirit, told through the places and people who shaped it.

A sweeping, immersive look at Antarctica’s raw beauty, captured through intimate moments, vast landscapes, and quiet human reflection.

Colorful Dutch‑Caribbean waterfront buildings in Willemstad, Curaçao, along St. Anna Bay under bright tropical light.

A vibrant exploration of Curaçao’s culture, color, and history, blending travel storytelling with the island’s unmistakable rhythm.

A human‑centered report from Ellicott City, following a Filipino‑American resident rebuilding after the devastating floods and finding resilience in community.

Female field reporter standing on a closed-off street in Ellicott City historic district, reporting on flood damage and recovery efforts after severe flooding.
Orange brush-stroke graphic with white text reading “Adventures in Spain with TourRadar” on a black background, promoting Spain travel experiences and guided tours.

A fast‑paced branded travel short produced for TourRadar, showcasing dynamic visuals, tight storytelling, and client‑ready delivery.

Traveler from Mary-Goes-Round the World overlooking Salzburg with historic rooftops and the Alps in the background.
Mary from Mary Goes Round the World speaks with a costumed guide outside the Jane Austen Centre in Bath, England during a cultural history visit.
ary from Mary Goes Round the World films outside Cologne Cathedral in Germany, capturing a cultural travel moment with her camera and microphone.
Mary from Mary Goes Round the World stomps grapes in a traditional wooden vat at a vineyard in Chile’s Maipo Valley during a cultural winemaking experience.
Colorful colonial buildings line a cobblestone street in Old San Juan, captured for Mary Goes Round the World during a cultural history walk through Puerto Rico’s historic district.

Travel. Culture. Human stories.