Unique Faces Of Gerewol Festival. The Wodaabe are a subgroup of the Fulani ethnic group. The Fulani which goes by a number of names is one of the largest ethnic groups found in West Africa and the Sahel. The Fulani number approximately 60 million. The Wodaabe on the other hand only number 100,000 across Chad, Niger, [...]
20 Best Photos Of 2020. Here we are again. It is my annual wrap up for my twenty best photos. And like every year is is not actually twenty photos, but that is a much more snappier title and better for SEO. This year, stating the obvious, is unlike any other. I had so many canceled [...]
20 Best Photos Of Afghanistan. An ancient culture and land. A country often invaded, enslaved and in turmoil. A country in the news for all of the wrong reasons. I spent two weeks exploring the country and witnessing a side of the country not typically shown on the front page of the newspapers. Here are twenty [...]
Best photos of Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan had been on my bucket list for a long time. I heard the Silk Road and its rich history calling me. I had visions of intricate azure tiles, towering minarets, and ancient madrassas. I could barely put my camera down as I explored Uzbekistan for two weeks. The country has great [...]
20 best photos of 2019. It is time for my end of the year photo wrap up. In this annual post, I usually go over the stated 20 photos, this year I am a couple of photos short. Armenia I rented a car for several days visiting the northern part of Armenia, one of my favorite [...]
The Surprising People Of Afghanistan. There are some countries that are in the news for all of the wrong and depressing reasons. When is the last time you heard a feel-good story from Yemen, Libya, or Democratic Republic of Congo? One country that can not seem to break its negative news cycle is Afghanistan. I [...]
20 Best Photos 2018. Ok, I lied. Again. There are a lot more than 20 photos, but it was impossible to narrow down my photos to just 20. So here is my list of my favorite photos from 2018 travels. I also highlighted a couple of items on Amazon that I travel with, including my camera. [...]
Faces Of Bhutan, Part II. I have traveled to Bhutan three times, approximately spending a month in the country. I have also worked with a local travel operator as a consultant for three years. If you need advice or help, planning a trip to Bhutan, please email me at Ric @ GlobalGaz.com I highlighted some of [...]
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