September 2, 2015
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Photography, Travel
In memory of Palmyra
When I travelled through Syria in mid-2010, I was stunned by the ancient city of Palmyra. I wandered around the preserved ruins, trying to imagine
September 10, 2013
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Photography, Travel
Ambubachi Mela — Kamakhya, Assam
The Ambubachi Mela is the second largest religious gathering in India. It's held over four days to celebrate the annual menstrual cycle of the goddess
August 3, 2013
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The Widows of Varanasi
Pungali Devi is 93 years old. She was married at just 12 year of age and widowed one year later, never having even met her
July 27, 2013
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Life on the Ganga: Varanasi, India
Varanasi, also known as Banaras or Kashi, is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited cities. Located by the sacred river Ganges (or Ganga in
May 25, 2013
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Thingyan 2013 in Mandalay, Myanmar
The Thingyan water festival is held every April in Myanmar to celebrate Buddhist new year. For three to four days, revellers pour or throw water