A short while ago I attempted a photography experiment, borrowing my concept from the incredible documentary Born Into Brothels. The film, as some of you might know, follows professional photographer Zana Briski’s amazing journey as she brings the art of photography to the children of some of[...]
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February 5th, 2010 - 5:56 pm § in Good Ideas, In the Field, Looking for Opportunity, Tips & Resources
Making It Happen For Yourself
When it comes to establishing oneself in a new foreign place, learning the difference between “trolling for opportunities” vs. “putting the word out” is important. When I first set out with the idea of finding somewhere to volunteer at, I spent a lot of time trolling for id[...]
December 28th, 2009 - 1:14 pm § in Around Town, Peru
Peru: Most Romantic Place on Earth?
I have come to love and appreciate both the Peruvian people and their culture. But I have to admit – they are hopelessly romantic. At least several times a day I see or hear something that reminds me of the week before Valentine’s Day, when I can’t turn on the radio or buy a carton[...]
Going Into the Wild? *Almost* 10 Things You Should Take
During our time in rural Peru, my girlfriend and I have slowly come to appreciate the little things that come in handy. Our situation has been aided by the fact that our local health post also has solar electricity. This allows us to use things which require battery charging – clearly not a lu[...]
