There are only 5-6 matriarchal societies left in the world, some are in Africa while others are in Southeast Asia. However, there is one in particular that caught my attention: Mosuo in China.
Why do they never get married? How do they feel about it? With the increasing inter-ethnic marriage and the opening of tourism in the Mosuo area, can they preserve their culture? Last November, I spent seven days in Mosuo villages and documented seven families with a focus on the head of the household and their living environment. I hope the following article gives you a peek into their lives.
Read MoreWhenever I travel, I always look up the local markets and make sure I set aside time to visit. For me, it is the most authenticate experience in a foreign country, the heart & soul of the local pulse.
Read MoreVaranasi is breathtakingly beautiful, unlike any place that I have ever been to. I have the fondest memories of attending Aarti and waking up at dawn to the morning ritual for many at the River Ganga, but I was also left with sadness about the pollution, poverty as well as the handling of prostitution and widowed women.
Read MorePeople often say that Rajasthan captures the true essence of India. The majestic palaces and fortresses, painted cities with tons of foot traffic, and the chaos of automobiles and bicycles. Yet, many traditions have remained without any changes.
Below is my travel journal, through a photographer’s eyes.
Read MoreLast November, I traveled to Cuba Havana for the first time, as part of the small photography group organized by the world-renowned photojournalist Peter Turnley. This short article is intended to capture the interesting aspect of Cuban living through a photographer’s eyes.
Read MoreThis summer, I visited Ecuador for the first time. I didn’t expect to be so spectacular in many ways: amazing landscape, diverse culture, and the most friendly people in Latin American I have ever met.
Argentina and Peru are considered as the top destinations in South America. While I love both very much, this article will give you a glimpse into what it is like to travel through the Andean mountain in Ecuador, and inspire you to add this to your bucket list!
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