Tag: RiverStories

  • Ambilobe, Madagascar

    Ambilobe, Madagascar

    In the dawn’s mist, the Sahavary River glimmered like molten silver beneath a pale sky. Along its banks, rice paddies stretched in neat terraces toward the distant limestone karsts of the Ankarana Reserve, whose pinnacles pierced the morning haze. Near the village of Antsakoasika—one of the oldest hamlets in the…

  • Albury, Australia

    Albury, Australia

    A pale gold horizon stretched across the great Murray River as dawn broke over Albury. Mist curled like restless spirits above the water, dissipating under the gentle warmth of a New South Wales sunrise. The river breathed with measured calm, its surface mirroring the skeletal silhouettes of river red gums…

  • Mae Sot, Thailand

    Mae Sot, Thailand

    In the border town of Mae Sot, nestled within Thailand’s Tak Province, where the river marks the line between countries, where the land whispers the history of migration, struggle, and new beginnings, the lives of two people would intertwine. Mae Sot, a city known for its complex tapestry of cultures,…

  • El Chaco, Ecuador

    El Chaco, Ecuador

    El Chaco, a small town nestled deep within the Napo Province of Ecuador, is a place where the lush Amazon rainforest meets the Andean foothills. Known for its pristine waterfalls, winding rivers, and verdant landscapes, El Chaco is a gateway to both the natural wonders of the jungle and the…

  • Tarapoa, Ecuador

    Tarapoa, Ecuador

    Tarapoa, nestled in the lush embrace of Ecuador‘s Amazon rainforest, breathed with the rhythm of nature. The air, thick with humidity and the scent of earth, whispered ancient secrets as it wove through the ceiba trees and into the hearts of those who called this place home. This small town…

  • Trang, Thailand

    Trang, Thailand

    Trang, a province in southern Thailand, rests quietly beneath the sweltering sun. Its rivers wind through vast forests and fields, its temples shimmer in the golden light of dusk, and the distant mountains guard secrets whispered through time. There, life moves in gentle rhythms, but sometimes, the heart of a…