Tag: travelphotography

  • Cotacachi, Ecuador

    Cotacachi, Ecuador

    In the crisp, morning air of Cotacachi, Ecuador, the Plaza de Ponchos stirred with life. The ancient cobblestones, worn smooth by centuries of booted feet and hoofed llamas, glimmered dully beneath the first rays of dawn. Stallholders, many of whom were Kichwa-speaking artisans, arranged their colourful wares—hand-stitched textiles, intricately carved…

  • Chuzhou, China

    Chuzhou, China

    The first time Lu Xinyi saw him was beneath the swaying lanterns of Pan’an Lake, where Chuzhou’s ancient heart beat anew each Spring Lantern Festival. The evening air carried the sweet scent of osmanthus and bamboo smoke from nearby tea houses along Huacheng Road. Above the water, ripples caught the…

  • Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands

    Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands

    In the heart of Bergen op Zoom, in the Netherlands, where cobbled streets wind through centuries of history and every corner echoes with tales of valor and art, Irene walked with a quiet grace that belied the deep wisdom in her eyes. Born and raised among the narrow alleys and…