This week we visit the rainy hills of Coorg, as we explore the coffee plantations and forests in search of frogs The rain falls pitter-patter on my poncho, adding to cacophony of the cicadas chirping in the night. I’m walking on a trail through a coffee plantation, in the middle […]
Photo Essays
Berlin’s Street Art Alley
This week take a quick look at the quirky street art alley on Rosenthaler Straße in Berlin Narrow street alleys are often the most interesting little nooks where I have discovered remarkable facets of city life. On my recent visit to Berlin, I sought out the Hackescher Markt area that’s become […]
In search of the Great Indian Rhinoceros
This week take a look at the lush grasslands of Kaziranga in Assam, as I search for the Great Indian Rhinoceros On a whim, I decided to try and make it to Kaziranga this year and hopefully spot the Indian Rhinoceros in the wild. Luckily for me DCP Expeditions happened to […]
Peeking into Artsy Saigon
On one weekend, I explored Ho Chi Minh’s “Art” district to see what was in store and came back pleasantly surprised. A tall blonde looks on at me from the wall, straight out of a noir novel while elsewhere a monkey runs along the wall. I am in the 3 […]
The Backstreets of Cholon
I explore the backstreets of Cholon in Saigon in this photo essay, bringing you images from the dynamic street scene and old colonial buildings. To me Saigon or Ho Chi Minh evoked images of a bustling metropolis with old french colonial architecture, quaint backstreets and busy streets. So to my […]
A Stroll through Kyoto’s Kitchen
Kyoto’s four hundred year old Nishiki Market is a virtual paradise for food and ethnic Japanese goods. Join me as I walk through Japan’s most iconic markets. Known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen”, Nishiki Market is a lively market in Kyoto that dates back to over four hundred years. It’s a great […]