In 2014, one of the oldest villages in Tunisia became a canvas for 150 artists from 30 countries. A look in pictures at how the murals of the Djerbahood street art project have evolved, 3 years on.
Paddling Mangrove Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands
Living in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands has its perks. The island chain nation, part of the British West Indies, is a dream vacation destination and I know I’m lucky to have its beaches at my doorstep. But ask me what’s my favourite spot on “Provo” and it’s not the main attraction Grace Bay, not Sapodilla Beach or any beach. It’s paddling Mangrove Cay. Continue reading Paddling Mangrove Cay, Turks and Caicos Islands
Guide to Ernen and Mühlebach
It’s safe to say that I am in love. In three years I have travelled to Ernen and Mühlebach four times. These two small villages in the Upper Valais region of Switzerland have me bewitched I describe why I return again and again in my story published in The Australian. Continue reading Guide to Ernen and Mühlebach
Hiking in Switzerland: the Binntal / Binn Valley
Switzerland is famous as a winter playground but for ardent hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, summertime is when Switzerland really shines. Continue reading Hiking in Switzerland: the Binntal / Binn Valley
Ethnic minority villages in Kon Tum
KON TUM, Vietnam— “Take a photo of this,” Huynh said as we sat in a simple wooden Mnam longhouse. “In 20 years, this way of life will be gone. Modern life is a tsunami.” Continue reading Ethnic minority villages in Kon Tum
The Living Land Organic Farm in Luang Prabang
I can’t quite believe I’m knee deep in s*** with Susan and having a blast. Susan seems indifferent – not that you’d expect much emotion from a water buffalo. She’s been teaching visitors to The Living Land Organic Farm in Luang Prabang how to plow rice fields for three years and today is just another day at the office. Continue reading The Living Land Organic Farm in Luang Prabang
Noodles of northern Laos
Updated November 4, 2024
In Laos, sticky rice is the main staple — but if sticky rice is the president of the Lao diet, then noodles are like its running mate. Fresh or dried, wide and flat or thin and round, morning, noon or night, noodlse of northern Laos can be eaten as a meal in itself or as a side dish. Continue reading Noodles of northern Laos
Kon Tum War Tour
When we inquired about touring the sites related to the Vietnam War, Mr Huynh paused, visibly perplexed.
“In my 15 years of doing this, no tourist has ever asked me to do a war tour. Only veterans or professors. Why do you want to do the tour?” Continue reading Kon Tum War Tour
Free the Bears Laos
When five-month old Kobe arrived at the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, he was traumatised. His mother had been shot and killed by hunters. Kobe had been caught, noosed, bound tightly by all four legs, tied to a length of bamboo and carried through the jungle. Continue reading Free the Bears Laos
The Gibbon Experience in Laos
A photoessay of The Gibbon Experience in Laos, a once in a lifetime 3-day, 2-night zip lining adventure and environmental protection program in the Nam Kan National Protected Area. Continue reading The Gibbon Experience in Laos