“What is your favorite place?” This is a question I get often, and at the risk of sounding pretentious, it is nearly impossible to answer. I have had the great fortune to travel all over the world, and for various reasons, I have dozens of […]
All posts tagged: Laos
Snapshots of Nong Khiaw – The Adventure Capital of Laos
After five days of sunset cruises, overpriced lattes, and western food in the tourist enclave of Luang Prabang, I forgot that Laos is one of the wildest countries in Asia. I was rudely reminded of this fact when we went to the bus station and […]
Trekking in Nong Khiaw, or An Unexpected New Year’s Party
As I stood there dressed in Hmong celebratory regalia holding a shot of homemade rice whiskey about to lead a dance among highland villagers, I pondered our serendipitous turn-of-events. I signed up for a trek in the mountains of Laos to see waterfalls and nature […]
The Art of Photographing Strangers
Street photography is difficult, maybe the most challenging and intimidating genre of photography.
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