view from pacaya volcano Wander an active volcano to view stunning volcanic scenery, watch cones smoke and lava flow …
A God that smokes and drinks – Maximon – Santiago Atitlan, Guatemala
by Michael Robert Powell on 2009/10/02 in Americas, videos
A God that smokes and drinks !!! … This is a god I can relate to: so on my birthday (this Friday) I visited Santiago Atitlan to pay homage to the mighty Maximon.
Spiritual cleansing – Mexico City
by Michael Robert Powell on 2009/06/28 in Americas, videos
In Mexico City, we see this Shaman performing rituals for locals, so I get into the line and get a spiritual cleansing. And an offering of protection for my health, life, family, etc.
Piggy goes to market – Laos
by Michael Robert Powell on 2008/03/14 in Asia, videos
Traveling across rural southern Laos, we stop to upload a pig into the bus. Watch the video …
Via the market – Freetown, Sierra Leone
by Michael Robert Powell on 2007/10/05 in Africa, videos
VIDEO | Leaving Freetown by bus, getting struck in morning traffic and a market that flows across the streets …
2010 | now in … CHINA
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travel advice
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Travel Advice – What to take
Packing it all in – have it organized so it flows easy – best with side-zipping packs as opposed to top-loading …
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Travel Advice – Hitch-hiking
While hitching is usually to save on transport costs often it’s the only viable means of transport, especially so in remote developing world regions where you may ride on top of a cargo truck …
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Travel Advice – 101
Travel as light as possible: a heavy, bulky backpack will be your worse enemy … Besides: you can always buy cheaply and discard as you travel …