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Wildlife Reserves of Costa Rica

June 11, 2022

Brown-throated Three-toed Sloth, Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, Costa Rica

Located in southern Central America, between Panama to the south and Nicaragua to the north, Costa Rica is best known for its rainforests brimming with tropical flora and fauna, active volcanoes, and some of the best beaches in the world. [MORE...]

Street Art of Penang Island

June 11, 2022

Boy on a Bike mural by Ernest Zacharevic in Ah Quee Street, Georgetown, Penang Island, Malaysia

The Malaysian island of Penang is located off the country’s north-west corner, about two hours’ drive south of the border with Thailand. Linked to mainland Malaysia by bridges, Penang’s capital is Georgetown, named after King George III of Britain. The city has a rich history, deeply rooted in its multicultural society of Indians, Malays, and Westerners, though it is dominated by the Chinese. [MORE...]

Alaska, Patagonia and Namibia through the lens of Darran Leal

June 10, 2022

I have been asked many times what locations are my favourite to explore. The answer is “the world”. If I could only get into space, I would add that also. I was very jealous of William Shatner! Narrowing it down, I would say three regions stand out for me—Alaska, Patagonia and Namibia. I have spent over a year and a half of my life in each location touring. I can’t wait to return! They are such exciting destinations, with each trip offering new images and memories. I feel at home in each place. [MORE...]

Isolated and Intriguing Norfolk Island – Australia

June 9, 2022

Norfolk Island’s combination of a language spoken nowhere else, a local fusion cuisine, a varied four-phase history of settlement, and spectacular natural attractions had put it high on traveller's wish lists. [MORE...]

Aleppo before the current Syrian Civil War (Photo Essay)

January 11, 2017

The current Syrian Civil War has been devastating to much of Syria, and in particular to the city of Aleppo. The ancient Al-Madina Souq (Aleppo’s Great Bazaar), has suffered terribly. Bombs from above and from inside – fires and looting, this bazaar will never be the same again. We look back to the good old days when times were happier and the souk and its people were flourishing. Al-Madina Souq (Aleppo’s Great Bazaar), Aleppo, SYRIA Al-Madina Souq (Aleppo’s Great Bazaar), Aleppo, SYRIA Al-Madina Souq (Aleppo’s Great Bazaar), Aleppo, SYRIA Al-Madina Souq [MORE...]

Japanese Festivals (Photo Essay)

December 14, 2015

The Japanese sure know how to do great festivals. Here are photos from the 2015 festivals in the Tohoku Region on northern Honshu Island. Included are 1) the Kanto Matsuri festival in Akita, 2) the Nebuta Festival in Aomori, 3) the Neputa Festival in Hirosaki, 4) and the Tachineputa Matsuri festival in Goshogawara. Which one is the best? They are al totally incredible, though I did like the Kanto Matsuri in Akita most! [MORE...]