Movie in Bukhara, Curtains in Khiva
In addition to Tashkent and Samarkand, which were the focus of my previous blog post (Uzbekistan: silk, bazaars, and architecture), two other ancient cities of
October 15, 2017
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Uzbekistan: silk, bazaars and architecture.
Our first foray into Uzbekistan was right at the border with Kyrgyzstan (Kyrgyzstan, the land of Horse Games and Golden Smiles) in the Fergana Valley
August 27, 2017
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Kyrgyzstan, the Land of Horse Games and of Golden Smiles
Central Asia, home of most of the Silk Road, the ancient trading route connecting the East and the West, was once a well-traveled part of
August 13, 2017
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Extra Treats in Ethiopia
Though visiting isolated tribal villages in Ethiopia is a unique experience (Hamar, Kara, and others), I also enjoyed hanging out in areas that are a
July 2, 2017
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Brief Encounters with Three Tribes: the Arbore, Dassanech, and Mursi
Though revisiting the Hamar (Hamar), Kara, and Nyagatom (Kara) after 5 years was the main goal of my trip to the Omo Valley, I also
June 18, 2017
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A Bridge over the Omo River
Five years ago, I visited Ethiopia’s Omo Valley and photographed the native tribes (OmoValleyTribes). This year, I went back partly to see whether things had
May 7, 2017
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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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A Timkat Celebration in a Small Town in Ethiopia
I went back to Ethiopia this past January, 5 years after a previous trip in late 2012. The main purpose of both trips was to
March 26, 2017
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Hammering and Soaking in Gujarat
Though artisan goods are making a comeback in the Western world, I think it is fair to say that in our consumer society, few buyers
February 26, 2017
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A Nomadic Tribe and their Camel Lot
On my trip to Gujarat last winter, I spent (too little) time with a group of nomadic camel herders from the Jat (or Jatt or
February 5, 2017
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The Frankincense Boy from Gujarat
The magic of travel is, of course, the places one sees: some are stunning, others charming, and some can be challenging. But what makes traveling
December 4, 2016
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Finding Paradise in Tbilisi
When one travels at home and abroad, it is hard not to be affected by the struggles that we witness. Yet, with a few exceptions
October 9, 2016
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