China Town in Bangkok is an eclectic mix of Thai and Chinese cultures. Much of it reminds me of parts of Hong Kong and Taiwan, yet it’s very unique in the way it is all fused together with Thai. One of the great things here is the seafood—it’s available everywhere in China Town!
Category Archives: Weekly Photo
Weekly Photo: Palolem Beach, Goa
Palolem Beach is far more relaxed that many of the other beaches in Goa. Hoards of tourists flock to Goan beaches every year, but Palolem seems to avoid that mad rush. Of course, it gets it fair share of kids drinking and smoking pot on the beach, though there is a far more geratic and …
Weekly Photo: Indian Temple Sweeper
I watched this guy sweeping for quit some time, snapping a series of photos of him as he went about his business. He paid me little attention, but I was fixated on his ability to sweep so diligently while accomplishing very little. Of course, the light and colors, along with his sweeping in action, made …
Weekly Photo: Taj Mahal
I took over 150 photos of the Taj Mahal and many of them are pretty good, if I do say so myself. I have the Taj Mahal from every angle, from inside and out, from the mosque, and from the other buildings surrounding it. Nevertheless, the best photo remains the one taken when you enter …
Weekly Photo: Tomb of Humayun, New Delhi
On a day tour through New Delhi, I was surprised to be able to actually get this photo to turn out. There was a constant haze that engulfed everything, making it difficult to get any photos to turn out. Fortunately, the hazed cleared and so did the tourists and I was able to take this …
Weekly Photo: Guimbal, Philippines
Guimbal is a really charming town in Iloilo Province. While the beaches around Guimbal are nothing special—they are rocky and gray—the boats that are pulled up on shore are colorful and interesting.
Weekly Photo: Church of San Nicolas of Tolentino, Guimbal, Philippines
Weekly Photo: Filipino Blue Bird
I forget the actually name of this bird. I saw it at a “zoo” type place in Guimbal in Iloilo Province on the island of Panay. It was so blue with a crazy mane of feathers that I couldn’t help but snap a photo of it.
Weekly Photo: Palawan, Philippines
Palawan is a wonderful place with wonderful people. The “last frontier” of the Philippines, Palawan is a beautiful and pristine location with great beaches like this one near the Underground River.
Weekly Photo: Niah Caves, Sarawak, Borneo
Hiking through the Niah Caves in pitch darkness, I turned around and saw this beam of light coming through this opening in the roof of the cave. I loved the way the light only illuminated a small area of the cave, making it look very surreal.