Mark de Souza, Manager in the luxury watch industry, Australia

Meet Mark. I have met Mark the first time when I was interviewed to work at Watches of Switzerland in Perth. Over an approximate 1 year time period I had worked together with Mark as my manager. The nice thing was that I felt more like a friend to Mark than just a staff and soon we would be out grabbing drinks together and experiencing some nice adventures together. I had come to respect Mark as a manager, mens style advocate and a good friend who you can have a serious conversation with yet still is always up for some fun. Having been myself in the position of not being satisfied with what I had studied (marketing and management) I often spoke to Mark about himself and how he managed after he realised that what he had studied is not right for him. Now succeeding and moving up the ladders Mark has found what fulfils him and therefore enjoys his work life. Finding what you love, is the key to success, as you are never as good as someone who loves what he/she is doing.

Richard Giannini, Entrepreneur, Australia

As many of you know I am an aspiring entrepreneur. I linked up on Facebook with an entrepreneurial website called "Entrepreneurs With Vision" where Richard is the founder. Our mutual interest for watches got us talking and when I launched this blog I was certain that an experienced entrepreneur like Richard could really benefit the readers of this blog. Sharing his wisdom and experience is a great way for us to learn something whilst also getting to know another face on this globe. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur then I really recommend you to link up with the Facebook group Entrepreneurs With Vision" and don't be shy to ask questions to anybody as everyone at one stage was a newby, and if you are an experienced Entrepreneur then I recommend you to give back and help giving new entrepreneurs vision. In the end it is all about give and take in this world. Thank you for giving back to us Richard.

Adinda, Singer and Escort, Indonesia

First of all I would like to express my respect and gratitude to Adinda for giving me the opportunity to write about her story. It must be difficult to talk to a complete stranger about such personal things. I contacted Adinda and asked her if she would be willing to give an interview with me. To my great surprise when I saw late at night whilst lying in bed that she said yes I was super excited. I always found it interesting to speak with people you wouldn't be able to normally strike a conversation with. NO negative comments will be accepted on this post! Adinda never promised me to give me the answers to my questions and images, she said promises always get broken. She told me "I don't promise I prove you that I do it when I do it". I guess she had proven me that she keeps her word. Now I prove her that I keep my word and publish her story. Thank you Adinda.

( I purposely chose a provocative photo, no offence meant)

Mary Grace Ibuna, Entrepreneur and Politics, Philippines

On my travels around the Philippines  I came to meet Mary Grace Ibuna whom I am now able to call a close friend whom I greatly admire. We were both on the same tour and by coincidence met again the next day on another tour! After getting to know each other and speaking about loads of random things we came realised how much we shared in common. Me an aspiring entrepreneur and her an extremely experienced entrepreneur. We also share the same mindset on most topics be it nature or political related. She has a lot of wisdom and experience in the entrepreneurial and political field. A woman you can truly learn from. I asked her to share her life and wisdom on this blog, which she has warm heartedly accepted even when she has a very busy life. This goes to show that you dont need to be in the same room to communicate, technology helps us with people from all walks of life, anywhere on this planet.

Healer Tjokorda Gde Rai, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia

Today on my way from Seminyak to Ubud I stopped for a healing session with the respected and well known healer Tjokorda Gde Rai, who is 88 years old and still practises with the gift God gave him. It was an absolute pleasure getting to met him and receving a healing session, however according to him I am absolutely healthy and just need to follow my path God created. I do hope you enjoy the interview. 

Police officer, Bangkok, Thailand

During my trip to Thailand this year I spent halloween in Bangkok. After seeing some extremely creative and interesting costumes and make ups I also spotted the police officers who kept the peace. Thailand whilst being under the military rule after the political tensions has now given more power to the police. It is interesting to see how well this transition had taken place. Alcohol wasn't allowed to be sold on the pop up bars on the streets after 12pm anymore and neither were clubs and bars allowed to be open (unless they had a special arrangement with the local police :D) Nonetheless I felt much respect for the local police force and felt that they acted out of best interest for the locals and tourists enjoying themselves in Thailand. For anyone who has not been there GO! A country as rich in culture, great food and amazing people is hard to find. There is so much to see and experience. I have not once felt unsafe in Thailand and I have been to rougher areas. Bangkok itself being the capital yet still rich in culture and traditions, hard to find  another major city that still has so much variety being offered. Anyhow due to assuming wish to be anonymous the two police officers I have spoken to I will not name. Got to love the Ronald McDonald statue in the background.

Introducing myself

Since this blog is about the faces of this globe I will start with my own face. My name is Timothy Bürki. I moved to Australia end of 2008 from Switzerland. I started university here studying a bachelor of commerce majoring in marketing and management. Sooner rather than later I realised that I got bored of it and don't actually want to be stuck in an office all day doing work for someone else and fulfilling their dream wasting my time. Time is the most rare gift we have. Therefore I decided to take a gap year, do some modelling, work for some big fashion boutiques such as Louis Vuitton, Bally and others. But the best decision I ever took was to go traveling. Meeting people from all walks of life and each having their own bit of wisdom to give me. I was on the quest to happiness and finding my passion, finding what I truly wanted to do with my life and what I am meant to do with my limited time I have. Meeting people rich and influential as well as poor and lost, all have given me an insight  All images are raw and not edited or taken professionally, I am just a guy with a simple camera. Thanks for stopping by.