Meet the Karen ‘long-neck’ women of Thailand. I wrote below about my visit to a long-neck village, touching on the historical, cultural and ethical issues surrounding these tribes. From the many photos I took, I…
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Bali Visual Toolbox / Little curiosities found in offerings Every day, Balinese Hindus prepare offerings called Canang sari, to thank Acintya, the Supreme God of Indonesian Hinduism. Perhaps one of my favorite things about…
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Earlier this year, I went on an 8-day silent Vipassana meditation retreat in Thailand. Below are my diary and sketches I made during the retreat. I hope it can be useful to anyone interested…
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If you visit Seville, you might notice a cryptic symbol popping up everywhere: NO8DO. Appearing on street lights, public transport, manhole covers, benches and bins, the pictogram is also incorporated in everything having to…
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Since I became a full-time traveler, my work and creative processes have been deeply influenced by my travel experiences. I was inspired to create a piece that brings together various ideas and feelings around travel,…
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Seville is renowned for its painted ceramic tilework tradition, called azulejo. Seeing these vibrant, diverse and intricate patterns everywhere (literally, everywhere!) gave me a daily dose of joy and creative inspiration. I was compelled to capture as much of them…
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Along with Chefchaouen, another memorable stop during my trip to Morocco was undoubtedly the beautiful city of Essaouira. This intriguing fortified town on the Atlantic Coast dates back to the mid-eighteenth century, and is…
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The place I couldn’t wait to visit during my trip to Morocco was Chefchaouen, the blue city. I took a day trip from Fez to spend a few hours in this mystical town. It was raining heavily all day,…
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Something that fascinated me about Toulouse was the unique aesthetic of the building facades. Although most of its buildings are constructed in pinkish terra-cotta bricks – earning the city its nickname “La Ville Rose”…
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Earlier this month, I started a fundraiser for my birthday to help Radia, a 12-year old Syrian refugee girl, to go to school. My goal is to raise 600$ before November 19, to sponsor…