Last updated on July 4th, 2021Thousands people, like small ants, take every day the ferry connecting Yangon with Dala Township, most of them vendors, crossing the river to sell their goods. They arrive at the jetty with baskets and trays, their faces tired, wrinkled by the sun and the hard work. Once aboard, they sit …
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Himeji Castle and the Legend of Princess Sen
Last updated on July 4th, 2021Is there anything as evocative as a castle perched atop a hill? Imposing and graceful, Himeji Castle is likely the most famous castle in Japan and it’s easy to understand why. White walls and dark roofs, perfect proportions, the harmony between function – a military fortress – and aesthetic. Himeji …
Naoshima Island: A Unique Experience in Japan to Enthrall Art Lovers
If you’re traveling to Japan and are passionate about art and architecture, you should add Naoshima Island to your itinerary.
This unique isle will enthrall art lovers, especially the ones interested in modern art and contemporary architecture.
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Pop Art: Yayoi Kusama’s Yellow Pumpkin in Naoshima
Last updated on August 29th, 2019A 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 …
Kyoto: Falling in Love with Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion
Last updated on July 4th, 2021 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 …
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The People of Burma: A Photo Essay
Last updated on July 4th, 2021Smiling 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 …
Traditional Life at a Burmese Market: A Photo Tour
Last updated on August 29th, 2019A 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 …
