People

BANGLADESH

Indian man working at tea plantation in Srimangal

Bangladeshi man in red shirt with a serious look Srimangal Bangladesh

Bangladeshi man smiling shirtless holding purple shirt Srimangal Bangladesh

Three Bangladeshi boys posing at football game near Srimangal Bangladesh

Bangladeshi man squatting beside green wall Srimangal Bangladesh

BELIZE

Belizean woman cooking fast food on Caye Caulker Belize

Belizean man with dreadlocks smiling on Caye Caulker Belize

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Bruneian woman cooking at night market in Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam

Two young Bruneian officers by the water in Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam

Bruneian women cooking at night market in Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam

Female soldiers standing in front of Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien in Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei

Two young officers outside Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien by the water in Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam

A man selling green tea outside Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien in Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam

Bruneian musicians in the street in Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam

Two Bruneian men sitting outside Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien in Bandar Seri Begawan Brunei Darussalam

CANADA

Men playing music in a park in Vancouver Canada

Men playing hockey in the street in Vancouver Canada

A group of men in the mountains near Whistler Canada

People lining up at a food truck in Vancouver Canada

CHINA

A Chinese family rowing in Renmin Park Lake Chengdu China

Women walking through garden in Chengdu China

Chinese soldiers marching in the streets of Beijing China

Chinese people walking through the streets of Beijing China

Soldier at Tiananmen Beijing China

CUBA

A Cuban butcher sharpening his knife in a butcher shop in Havana Cuba

A Cuban cowboy in the streets of Trinidad Cuba

A Cuban called Mila wearing his cowboy hat in the streets of Trinidad Cuba

A Cuban man resting in the shade in Vinales Cuba

A Cuban man in the hills of Vinales rolling tobacco Cuba

Cuban woman sitting in piazza in Havana Cuba

Musicians and dancers entertaining in the streets of Havana Cuba

People congregating by a blue wall near a church in Trinidad Cuba

Street performers in Havana Cuba

Woman framed by shop window in Havana Cuba

Workmen in the streets of Havana Cuba

Elderly Cuban women helping one another walk along a street in Havana Cuba

Mila posing against a wall in Trinidad Cuba

A Cuban farmer on his way to Vinales Cuba

Mila playing guitar and singing beside a waterhole near Trinidad Cuba

Main painting a picture in the streets of Havana Cuba

A woman arranging flowers in a crumbling shop in Havana Cuba

Elderly man resting outside church in Trinidad Cuba

Woman dressed in white standing in the doorway of a house in Havana Cuba

Cuban man smoking cigar in front of blue door in Trinidad Cuba

Police officers in the streets of Havana Cuba

A Cuban man rolling a cigar while smoking one in the mountains near Vinales Cuba

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

A Dominican man in uniform outside Parque Independencia Santo Domingo Dominican Republic photography page

Dominican man with a fresh catch of fish on Playa Madama Dominican Republic photography page

A Dominican man in uniform near Parque Independencia Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

A man wearing a hat made of leaves on Playa Rincon Dominican Republic

A uniformed man guarding the Tomb of Juan Pablo Duarte in his mausoleum in Parque Independencia Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

Dominican man holding beer on Playa Fronton Dominican Republic

A Haitian immigrant selling pineapples in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

A Haitian immigrant selling fruit in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic

HONG KONG

Ballerina posing outside a studio in Hong Kong

Man wearing Mickey Mouse tshirt at a food market in Hong Kong

Police officer issuing a parking ticket in Hong Kong

INDIA

An Indian man sitting on a boat by the Ganges at Marg Melah Allahabad India

A brightly dressed holy man at Marg Melah Allhabad India

A shirtless Indian man in underwear by the Ganges at Marg Melah in Allahabad India

An elderly Indian man wearing a red turban walking to the Ganges at Marg Melah in Allahabad India

An Indian man in wet underwear emerging from the Ganges at Marg Melah in Allahabad India

Men wearing loincloth at Marg Melah in Allahabad India

Man with long moustache swimming in the Ganges at Marg Melah in Allahabad

Smiling Indian man wrapped in an orange scarf at Marg Melah Allahabad India

People swimming in the Ganges at Marg Melah Allahabad India

Two women by the road in Ghazipur India

Two Indian boys on a motorbike in Ghazipur India

A man selling snacks by the road in Ghazipur India

Indian man wearing beanie and scarf on his head at the Lifeline Express in Ghazipur India

Men standing in the tray of a tractor in Ghazipur India

Young Indian woman with ornate decorations celebrating the Jaisalmer Desert Festival in India

Woman wearing red shawl at the Jaisalmer Desert Festival in India

Men with decorative moustache and bright attire riding a camel in the Jaisalmer Desert Festival in India

Indian men wearing turbans sitting with camels in the desert near Jaisalmer India

Men with orange turbans celebrating the Jaisalmer Desert Festival in India

Men with orange turbans and camels in Jaisalmer India

Man in orange turban in Jaisalmer India

Man in orange turban sitting on the sand at the Jaisalmer Desert Festival in India

Women walking through the desert near Jaisalmer India

An Indian woman washing dishes on the street in Jaisalmer India

Two Indian women on a float at the Jaisalmer Desert Festival in India

Indian men wearing turbans sitting in the sand at the Jaisalmer Desert Festival in India

Young men watching the cames races at the Jaisalmer Desert Festival in India

Men in turban in desert near Jaisalmer India

Man in colourful turban celebrating the Jaisalmer Desert Festival in India

An Indian man in a colourful turban in Jaisalmer India

Riding horses along the beach in Chennai India

Riding a horse along the beach in Chennai India

A young Indian boy swimming in the ocean in Chennai India

A busy street in Chennai India

An Indian man slicing fruit by the beach in Chennai India

A man in underwear getting changed on the beach in Chennai India

A fisherman preparing nets on the beach in Chennai India

Young Kushti wrestlers in Delhi India

People at the Red Fort in Delhi India

People near a fountain inside the Red Fort in Delhi India

Female dancer at a folk village near Udaipur India

Man with colourful turban near Udaipur India

Man at village near Udaipur India smoking cigar

Man wearing white lungi after bathing in the Ganges in Varanasi India

Man wearing a white lungi after bathing in the Ganges in Varanasi India

Man in white lungi after bathing in the Ganges in Varanasi India

Man bathing and washing clothes in the Ganges Varanasi India

Kushti wrestler on the banks of the Ganges in Varanasi India

INDONESIA

Man selling flowers in the early morning near the descent from Mount Bromo on Java Indonesia

A woman wearing an orange shawl over her head at Borobodur Indonesia

Indonesian woman selling hats on the streets of Yogyakarta Indonesia

Indonesians resting in the streets of Yogyakarta Indonesia

Woman with bucket kneeling beside rice field along Subak Sok Wayah near Ubud Bali Indonesia

School girls posing for a photo inside Taman Sari in Yogyakarta Indonesia

Indonesian man at Tegalalang Rice Terrace near Ubud Bali Indonesia

ISRAEL

Men at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem Israel

A few men at the wailing wall in Jerusalem Israel

Young Jewish soldier at wailing wall in Jerusalem Israel

An Orthodox Jew at the wailing wall with a note in his hand in Jerusalem Israel

Orthodox Jew at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem Israel

Soldier at Wailing Wall in Jerusalem Israel photography page

Men leaning against wailing wall in Jerusalem Israel

Young soldiers in the streets of Jerusalem Israel

Soldier with a rifle sitting in the streets of Jerusalem Israel

Man standing under waterfall near the Dead Sea Israel

Man creating sand sculptures on a beach in Tel Aviv Israel

A bride in the streets of Tel Aviv Israel

Soldier wielding rifle while waiting for a bus in Haifa Israel

Children playing in the streets of Jerusalem Israel

A young boy in Jerusalem Israel

A man walking through the streets of Jerusalem Israel

ITALY

Black and white photo of Ismael in Ferentino-Supino Italy

Ismael against a wall in black and white in Ferentino-Supino Italy

Ismael in black and white against a wall in Ferentino-Supino Italy

Two men playing chess in a piazza near Piazza Navona in Rome Italy

A man and a woman with a red rose walking through the streets of Rome Italy

A handsome Italian man walking towards Piazza di Spagna in Rome Italy

Italian men sitting on the steps of a building in a piazza in Bari Italy

A well-dressed Italian man walking through Piazza di Spagna in Rome Italy

Two Italian men drinking on the steps of an ancient building alone Via del Corso in Rome Italy

A busy day on the beach near Rome Italy

A shirtless man by the sea in Sardegna

KUWAIT

Kuwaiti man selling pumpkin cake at a stall in Souq Al-Mubarakiya Kuwait

Man at the Central Fish Market in Kuwait

Egyptian man outside a shop inside Souq Al-Mubarakiya Kuwait

Kuwaiti child celebrating Kuwait National Day with family in Kuwait

Smiling man at a stall in the Central Fish Market Kuwait

Three men wearing thobe in Souq Al-Mubarakiya Kuwait

Man laughing at Central Fish Market in Kuwait

Man sitting at date and prune stall inside Souq Al-Mubarakiya Kuwait

Kuwaiti family inside Souq Al-Mubarakiya on Kuwait National Day

MEXICO

Merchant in Mercado de Artesanas San Juan Chamula Mexico photography page

Mexican woman sitting by a container of street food in Valladolid Mexico

Mexican woman wearing traditional dress sitting by a park in Valladolid Mexico

Woman with hand in jar of prawns at a market in Merida Mexico

People eating at a market in Merida Mexico

People dancing in a public space in Merida Mexico

Man wrapping tortillas in San Juan Chamula Mexico

Mexican packing tortillas in San Juan Chamula Mexico

Tzotzil men sitting outside Iglesia de San Juan in San Juan Chamula Mexico

MYANMAR

Young man watching sunset by a temple in Bagan Myanmar

Young woman wearing nap hka at a market in Mingun Myanmar

Two young girls in Mingun Myanmar

Men wearing longyi during a game of Chinlone in Mingun Myanmar

Men playing Chinlone in Mingun Myanmar

Shirtless men playing Chinlone in Mingun Myanmar

Man wearing longyi as underwear during Chinlone game in Mingun Myanmar

Women looking through the open train window en route to Inle Myanmar

Man on train heading to Inle Mynamar

Young shirtless man on a boat crossing Inle Lake in Myanmar

Young men playing Chinlone outside Lyay Htat Gyi in Inwa Myanmar

Man playing with his longyi during a game of Chinlone in Myanmar

Woman sorting fish on the ground at the Fish Market in Mandalay Myanmar

Woman wearing flowers on her head at the Fish Market in Mandalay Myanmar

Young man on a boat crossing Inle Lake in Myanmar

Women working at the Fish Market in Mandalay Myanmar

Silhoutette of fisherman on Inle Lake Myanmar

REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Korean man and woman walking through shopping street of Hongdae at night Seoul South Korea

Women posing in Seoul, South Korea

Two young women in traditional clothing posing in Seoul, South Korea

Man performing in Hahoe Folk Village, South Korea

People visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul Republic of Korea

Young people in Hongdae at night in Seoul, South Korea

Korean woman behind food stall at Gwangjang Market Seoul Republic of Korea

SLOVENIA

Gasper on deck of hostel in Bled, Slovenia

Gasper posing on deck of hostel in Bled, Slovenia

People at cafe in Ljubljana, Slovenia

TANZANIA

Tanzanian woman in hospital near Arusha Tanzania

Elegant Maasai woman in a remote part of Tanzania

Young Maasai woman in Tanzania

THAILAND

Official in restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand

Man on train to Kanchanaburi, Thailand

People on a scooter in Bangkok, Thailand

Woman selling coconuts in Bangkok, Thailand

Woman selling craft on street in Bangkok, Thailand

Soldier outside Sanam Luang, Bangkok, Thailand

Thai man in underwear on Bang Po beach Koh Samui Thailand (not cropped)

Guard at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, Thailand

Monk inside Wat Trai Mit, Bangkok, Thailand

Man at night market in Koh Phangan, Thailand

Man riding in train en route to Kanchanaburi, Thailand

Thai man with surfboard under his arm on Chaweng Beach on Koh Samui Thailand

Back of man's head on train to Kanchanaburi, Thailand

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Marching band playing along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in New Orleans USA

Young men playing live music on a street of New Orleans USA

Man dressed in celebration attire in New Orleans USA

People on Miami Beach Miami USA

People sitting on a bench in Boston Common Boston USA

Woman busking in the Boston Metro USA

Surfers off the coast of Venice Beach Los Angeles USA

Young men playing live music on a street of New Orleans USA

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Half a year has slipped past since Silke and I fou

Half a year has slipped past since Silke and I found ourselves in the embrace of Liechtenstein, that 99th gem in my mosaic of nations visited. It was a day when the sky donned its greyest cloak and wept upon the world, our journey a dance with the elements, our windshield wipers defiantly still against the downpour.

Yet, within that deluge, Silke’s deft hands steered us through, her resolve as unyielding as the mountains that cradle the heart of this small nation. Our plans were reshaped by nature’s whim, leading us to the warmth of a gallery café where the rain’s rhythmic patter against window panes provided the backdrop to conversations that meandered like the rivers outside.

And so, a reminder in retrospect: even when draped in storm’s curtain, Liechtenstein bore a tranquil kind of beauty, its cloud-kissed peaks and rain-soaked streets a stage for the unexpected. It was not the day we planned, but it was one we wouldn’t trade.

Here’s a look back at the city’s quiet streets, the greenery’s glossy sheen, the timeless architecture standing stoic against the weather’s mood. These vignettes, captured within frames of memory and lens, are proof that sometimes, it’s the journeys taken in stride, amid the tempest’s roar, that linger longest in the heart.

Lichtenstein, August 2023
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#liechtenstein #rain #wetweather #country99 #memorylane #europe #europetravel

Zurich, through a lens unexpected: * A straw hat

Zurich, through a lens unexpected:

* A straw hat against the horizon, where water meets the whims of the city. Not a statement, but a whisper, “Ease into the scene, blend with the blues of Zurich’s veins.”
* An overcast sky drapes itself over the cityscape like a soft, grey cloak. It’s not gloom, but a canvas, urging colours of the mundane to speak louder.
* The flags flutter, each a character in a silent play, a symphony of stories unfurling along cobblestone paths. They’re not just emblems; they’re bookmarks in a traveller’s diary.
* A moment in monochrome. The city, often bursting with hues, now paused in time, whispers in tones of an era when colour was a luxury.
* And there, the soloist on its concrete stage, a bird contemplates the waters. A single note in Zurich’s symphony, yet a reminder - every role, however small, sings in the chorus of the city.

With @_eastendstudios_ , every step is an unwritten stanza, every shared silence a verse in our ongoing journey.

Zurich, Switzerland, August 2023
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#Friendships #Zurich #Switzerland

In the gentle cradle of Basel’s history, where t

In the gentle cradle of Basel’s history, where the Rhine carves a path through the heart of the city, a reunion unfurled like the vibrant pages of a well-thumbed book between Silke and me. A testament to the enduring symphony of friendship that began in the fragrant alleys of Chiang Mai, our paths crossed again, this time amid the dignity of Swiss tranquility.

Basel, with its medley of medieval charm and contemporary verve, became the canvas upon which our shared memories added new hues. The city’s cobbled streets, lined with antiquity, echoed with our chatter as we recounted tales old and new. We wandered through the market square, a mosaic of colour and life, where the local fare is as rich in history as the city itself. The centuries-old Rathaus, its red facade a bastion of civic pride, stood witness to our ambling progress.

Our days were spent in the pursuit of simple pleasures. We sipped Pimm’s by the river’s edge, the sun setting behind the silhouetted spires of the Munster, casting a golden glow that danced upon the water

Silke, ever the gracious host, introduced me to Basel’s hidden gems – from quirky cafes that percolated with the aroma of roasted coffee to the tranquil banks where we sat, our feet dangling above the Rhine, lost in the kind of deep conversations that can only be had with someone who truly knows you.

In Basel, history whispers from every corner, a reminder that while buildings may age, the human connection is timeless. The city mirrored the crossroads where Silke and I found ourselves – different lives, different countries, yet the same unspoken understanding that transcends boundaries.

Our time together was a celebration of the enduring bonds that form when two people share a slice of their journey. In the end, it’s not just a city that makes an experience memorable, but the company we keep and the friendships that continue to bloom, regardless of the miles between.

In every laughter-etched corner of Basel, @_eastendstudios_ , you’ve painted our canvas with enduring friendship – for this, and for all the balconies we’ve yet to stand on, my heartfelt thanks.

Basel, Switzerland, August 2023
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#switzerland #friends

Exploring Luxembourg: A blend of contrasts, from a

Exploring Luxembourg: A blend of contrasts, from ancient castles to vibrant cityscapes.

Luxembourg (city), Luxembourg, August 2023
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#luxembourg #history #europe