A yellow pumpkin dotted in black, the icon of Naoshima island If asked about Pop Art, who’s the first artist that comes up to mind? I bet it’s Andy Warhol, probably followed by Roy Lichstenstein. But would you associate Pop Art with Japan? Truth is that Yayoi Kusama, one of the most acclaimed Japanese artists, …
Kyoto: Falling in Love with Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion
It was a gray and rainy day and I headed to Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, a little disappointed. I had hoped for a sunny and warm day to admire one of the most famous temples of Kyoto and enjoy the gardens, but the sun was not meant to be. Thankfully the rain gave a rest when I walked along …
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The People of Burma: A Photo Essay
Smiling kids, women at the market or working in the fields, craftsmen making lacquerware objects, monks in the streets and the temples: the people of Burma are usually gentle, often shy, still rooted to their traditions although rapidly changing, perhaps not for the better. They live in difficult conditions and often they work very hard, included …
Traditional Life at a Burmese Market: A Photo Tour
A few places are as fascinating as a Burmese market, with its bustling traditional life. Markets are ubiquitous in Burma but the ones taking place at Inle Lake are likely among the most interesting to spot the locals attending their daily business and people from different ethnic groups, coming down from their villages to sell …
Luxury and Wilderness at Banyan Tree in Bintan
I couldn’t have imagined a better way to end my South East Asia trip than spending the last day at the wonderful Banyan Tree in Bintan. Also, I was very curious since I had heard many times about the Banyan Tree from a good friend of mine who stayed at a few resorts and talked …
7 Things You Better Know Before Traveling to Burma
Thanks to the new political course, Burma has become an increasingly popular destination. Many – included me – consider that this is the time to visit as the country is rapidly changing. However, there are 7 tips to prepare your trip to Burma. 1. Myanmar is expensive Not in absolute terms, of course. But compared …
As the Southeast Asia Journey is Coming to an End…
My Southeast Asia journey is coming to an end and while I’m enjoying the last days relaxing in Pulau Perhentian, a cool island in North-Eastern Malaysia, I started thinking over the experiences of the last few weeks. There have been highs and there have been lows. Moments when I was feeling really well, and others …
Wandering in Southeast Asia and Wondering… ‘What Am I Doing Here?’
I wanted to give Southeast Asia another chance. I wanted it badly. This is also why I chose to visit Myanmar. I thought that a country that was isolated for so many years, keeping much of its history and traditions, would gain my heart. But it didn’t happen. People in Myanmar are awesome, the kindest I’ve ever …
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