Dharamsala, the seat of the Tibetan Government in Exile, offers a unique experience of traveling to a country within a country and get a better understanding of Tibetan issues. In this piece, Nugroho Nurarifin shares his experiences in India — stories about the food he ate, the people he met, and of course, the teaching of Dalai Lama that he attended. Perhaps this extensive account will encourage you to pack your bags and go on a trip.
When the late Ali Sadikin was the governor of Jakarta, more than thirty years ago, independent sellers of old books and antiques finally had permanent stalls along Jalan Surabaya. Today, the market still stands, offering a wide variety of unique objects that have either gone out of print — as is the case for books — or are no longer produced. This piece focuses on the role that things of the past have in contemporary society.
One of the greatest wonders of the world is held at this place but so is the most sorrowful past that have for years hindered the development of Cambodia. Returning from a one-week trip in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap last April, Athina Ibrahim together again with visually appeasing images of Jatidiri Ono take you to experience a glimpse of Cambodia.
Travel stories of India are always intriguing. Through this wonderful photography journey Ridzki Noviansyah took during his stay evoke images of a place whose traditions and spirituality are deeply rooted in the fabric of their society. The garment, the architecture, the art – all oozing an abundance shapes, vibrant colors, and history. Its chaos seems otherworldly, foreign yet still grounded and human.
Traveling is a wonderful thing. Exploring unfamiliar surroundings and cultures not only exposes us to new, exciting experiences but also opens our imaginations to what seems like an infinite number of thoughts and avenues of creative expressions. Recently our Melbourne contributor, Nadia Pramudita, had the chance to study in Germany and through the visual narrative you’re about to see very much expresses the excitement and contemplation that one experiences when discovering new isles.
The Thais may refer to their capital city of Bangkok as ‘Krung Thep’, which translates as the City of Angels, but history has it that the capital of Siam (Thailand) was home to a small trading center by the Chao Phraya River, instigating a number of Chinese traders to name the city, Bangkok, meaning ‘Village of the Wild Plums’. Athina Ibrahim and Jatidiri Ono takes you to experience a glimpse of the charming city that never looses its power to surprise you.