Semana Santa in Antigua
La Semana Santa (Holy Week) is the annual Catholic commemoration of the Passion of Christ, which takes place the week before Easter. In Guatemala, where Spanish
May 7, 2023
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Maulid in Lamu
As I said in my previous post (A Man Without a Donkey is a Donkey), tiny Lamu Island, part of the Lamu Archipelago, is just
April 2, 2023
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Lamu Island, where a Man Without a Donkey is a Donkey
Though Kenya is known for its exciting wildlife and tribal adventures, Lamu Island, a tiny island just off the shore of Eastern Kenya in the
February 5, 2023
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The Wodaabe Tribe, Proud Nomads for Now
My last blog post was about the colorful Gerewol (Gerewol) festival, a unique beauty contest where men from the Wodaabe tribe prettify themselves and dance
December 15, 2019
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Horse Play at the Appleby Fair
Each year in early June, the quaint town of Appleby-in-Westmorland in North West England is transformed into a gigantic fairground attended by thousands of Gypsies and
August 4, 2019
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The Hamar Tribe: 5 Years Later
I visited Ethiopia’s Omo Valley five years ago to photograph the native tribes. I was so amazed by the experience that I wanted to share
April 9, 2017
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Playing Holi in India: Holy Moly!
Holi is a tradition that is now being embraced all over the world. Mischievously throwing colors at friends and fellow revelers has become a thing
April 26, 2015
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Ethiopia, one last look…for now!
As readers of my earlier posts will know, last fall I traveled to the fascinating country of Ethiopia. While the main purpose of my trip
June 22, 2013
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The Grand Finale: The Hamar Tribe
The Hamar (or Hamer) was the fourth and last tribe we visited on my trip to the Lower Omo Valley. One of the largest tribal
March 11, 2013
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The Nyangatom: in Guns we Trust!
Just getting back home from another unique journey, a trip to the largest gathering of human beings in the world (30 million people in a
February 26, 2013
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