Recently, I went to a photo critique meetup in San Francisco where I got to show my recent series about the streets of Saigon. It was a small group, mostly Bay Area millenials. Most were professional or serious amateur photographers. I was one of the three people showing, and when my turn came, I was,…
Month: August 2019
Staying Safe From Crime
Most of the world is pretty safe, believe it or not, contrary to what you may hear from the TV. Of course, there are variations. Generally, Asia is the safest region in the world, especially East and South-East Asia. Muslim countries are generally very safe as long as there is no warfare there, which we…
My Top 10 San Francisco Sights
There’s no question that San Francisco should be visited by anyone who sets foot in the US. Europeans, in particular, love it: its Victorian buildings and maritime setting reminds them of a few similarly set cities on the continent, plus its liberal traditions are closer to the hearts of many young European travelers. Just like…
The Story of a Photo – Hail Rider (Kyrgyzstan)
The hike to the mountain valley of Jety Oguz was supposed to be a beautiful one. A short taxi ride from Karakol, and you are in the foothills of Tian Shan, steadily ascending along the dirt road, bypassing the turnoff to the Girl’s Braids Waterfall and continuing forward till you pass lush pastures and face…