The construction of the working boats on the Mekong reflects the scrappy ingenuity of the Vietnamese that build and operate them — Retro-fitted Toyota truck prop engines, re-used rubber tire…
Why have motorbike manufacturers not developed kits for transporting various cargo, 3 or more passengers, or surfboards? After spending 6 months in South Asia, I started to see the Honda…
The Gilli Islands off Lombok, Indonesia are car-free, coral fringed islands. Now that the islands are squarely on the South Asian backpacker and mid-ranger path, local taxi drivers have designed…
Sri Lankan parliamentary election, 2010. Numbers signify candidates as part of their postering campaigns. The numbers match the candidate’s listing on the ballots.…
Fishermen off the coast of Mirissa, Sri Lanka trolling for big fish with homemade outrigging.…
The Balinese make daily offerings to the spirits. The intricate and well-crafted offerings are made of bamboo reed, banana leaves, fruits, cooked rice, flowers, incense, and other organic materials. They…
The hand sickle is one of the most common tools in South Asia. People use them to harvest rice, garden, clear paths, clean fruits and vegetables, and protect themselves. The…
An afternoon downpour in Bali drenched the rice fields. We were sitting at a local café waiting for the rain to pass, drinking a beer and eating rice and blood…
Favorite street kitchens in Laos. From the banks of the Mekong in Vientiane to the night market in Luang Prabang, the sophistication and cleanliness of these temporary kitchens is incredible.…
