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The sacred landscape of Tigaray, Ethiopia. Tigray is home to more than 200 rock churches, most of them at an altitude of 1500m or more
Hiking to Abuna Yemata | The sacred landscape of Tigray

Hiking to Abuna Yemata | The sacred landscape of Tigray

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Often known as the birth place of Christianity, Ethiopia has some of the highest concentration of ancient churches. While the monolithic churches of Lalibela have gained mainstream fame and UNESCO protection, there are more than a hundred incredible lesser known rock-hewn churches in the craggy cliffs of Tigray – all at an altitude between 2,000 to 3000 meters. Most of these churches are still active, hold morning masses, and are incredibly difficult to reach. With many of these churches connected…

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Gesha coffee, believed to have originated in Ethiopia, is perhaps world's most celebrated and expensive coffee bean. Today, Boquete in Panama grows this variety in a few fincas
World’s most expensive coffee – Gesha | Panama’s fantasy bean

World’s most expensive coffee – Gesha | Panama’s fantasy bean

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Specialty coffee is a funny business. Rare, highly sought after and often sold at a premium price tag, Gesha bean is the crown jewel when it comes to the world of coffee. This very bean catapulted Panama into the top coffee destinations in the world. A lazy misspelling – or perhaps an attempt to capture mainstream attention, turned this celebrated variety into “Geisha” – something which I couldn’t help cringe at as I visited multiple fincas in the central Panamian…

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21 Global Portraits that will make you want to travel

21 Global Portraits that will make you want to travel

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A series of  travel portraits from all around the globe. Unfiltered, candid moments as they unfold – from the high mountains of the Himalayas and Andes to the dry desert land in Africa. This is what inspires me to continue traveling and documenting the unassuming beauty around us. I hope these inspire you to travel and look at this world with a fresh set of eyes. “Locals Musicians performing at the Plaza Grande in Quito, Ecuador, on a fine Sunday…

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Silverback mountain gorilla in Mgahinga National Park, Uganda
Gorilla tracking in Uganda

Gorilla tracking in Uganda

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A small nation in the heart of Africa, Uganda is often called the pearl of Africa. Home to the revered Rwenzori mountains and equatorial snow, a plethora of national parks spread across the country, high-altitude volcanic lakes and sub-Alpine forests – this small country has so much to offer. My time in Uganda started around Lake Bunyoni, a beautiful lake in western Uganda, nestled between rolling hills  dotted with picturesque villages. Choosing the right park Owing to the close proximity of…

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Hot air ballooning in Luxor, Egypt

Hot air ballooning in Luxor, Egypt

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When I decided to travel to Egypt, it was less to know about the history – the pyramids and the pharaohs, but more to witness the unique landscape that this country has to offer, to experience the lifeline of the country- the blue river. The early part of the journey had not disappointed at all – from the city of Cairo to the old mud town of Al-Qasr; from the oases of the west to the amazing white desert.  However,…

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