The Philippines, before the storm.
About two months ago, I spent some time in the Philippines with travel and documentary photographer Jacob Maentz. While we spent half the time in
November 24, 2013
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Nagaland, Indian Wild Wild East!
As I said in my previous post, Nagaland was one of the destinations in my recent journey through Northeastern India. Nagaland is the home of
October 13, 2013
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Apatani and Nishi Tribes, in the Land of the Rising Sun!
If you have read this blog before, you know that I am a big fan of India and of its diversity. You probably also know
September 14, 2013
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And now for something completely different: Paris
For a number of reasons, Paris feels like a second home to me. I have visited this city over 20 times, lived there briefly and
August 25, 2013
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Cups of Chai and Rickshaw Pullers in Kolkata!
If you have seen the movie City of Joy based on the incredible novel by Dominique Lapierre, (and, unlike me, could keep your eyes off
August 3, 2013
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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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Good Old Varanasi!
Varanasi is quintessential India. It is a shock to the senses, amazingly colorful, fragrantly overwhelming, and insistently hectic. It sits along the western bank of
June 7, 2013
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The Kumbh Mela: Devotion Beyond Imagination
As I said in a previous post, the Kumbh Mela is a major Hindu pilgrimage that attracts millions of worshippers worldwide. The high point of
May 24, 2013
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The Kumbh Mela, a “Must” for Sadhus
Sadhus, or Babas as they are often affectionately called, are Hindu ascetic holy men. They have given up worldly pleasures (including family attachment, material possessions,
May 12, 2013
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The Kumbh Mela, Where to Worship with 30 Million Pilgrims!
Last February, I had the opportunity to experience and photograph the Kumbh Mela, the largest human gathering in the world held, not surprisingly, in India.
May 1, 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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