Pushkar was one of my favorite places I visited in Rajasthan. It’s a charming little town with a very relaxing atmosphere. Separated from Ajmer by the winding “Snake Mountain”, this pilgrimage town clusters around the sacred Pushkar lake, where pilgrims come to…
The train slowly screeched to a stop and passengers scurried through the narrow isles to disembark. We have survived the 18-hour train ride from Bundi to Agra. Traveling through Rajasthan for the last three weeks we have finally come to see the most extravagant…
With its marble palaces, temples, beautifully laid out gardens, lush mountains and a lakeside setting, it’s no wonder Udaipur is considered the most romantic city in north-west India. This little town with relaxing atmosphere lies on the banks of Lake…
You may have seen this photograph before but I decided to share the story behind it because it’s one of the photos that take me back to the moment whenever I look at it. I have tried to photograph the…
Taos Pueblo lies about 1 mile north of the town of Taos, set in the foothills of the largest peaks in New Mexico. It is the only living Native American community designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The multi-story…
Bau Trang Sand dunes lay 65 km North-East of Phan Thiet in Vietnam. Renting a motorbike or a Jeep in MuiNe and cruising along the beautiful coast makes for a great day trip. Hiking through the Saharan-like dunes can be…
I must admit traveling through Morocco can be quite overwhelming. The minute you step off the boat, you know you have arrived somewhere very different. Dusty towns, bustling markets, aggressive taxi-drivers, the sound of the call to prayer, women covered…
Located in the northern part of Valencia province at the Sierra Calderona foothills. The walls of the ruined old fortress are nearly 1 km (over 1/2 mile) long and spread over the hillside with sweeping views over the Mediterranean coast…
Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin. It’s quite a journey to get there. Hopping on the traditional junk boat and sailing off into the dense cluster of nearly 2000 limestone islands formed over 500 million years ago almost feels like…