There is a certain weariness about hostels that comes with age. By 30 you outgrow dorms. By 35 you outgrow dirt-cheap accommodation, By 40 you want a bit of comfort. By 50 you want a quiet room overlooking the golf course. And by 60 you aspire to stay at the Ritz, though you may not […]
Photo Essay: Brazilians
As you may have heard many times, much of the joy of travelling in Brazil is meeting the Brazilians. As I say in my book: Brazil’s strength lies in its people and not in institutions that have been imposed, modified and mutated over the centuries to serve an elite; the ruling classes have failed the […]
Sounds of Salvador Carnival 2012
I have tried to upload a few videos to show people what it means to be in Salvador during Carnival. Most of them are under a minute, so you won’t be bored. I am a more of a photographer than a cameraman, so beware. This is from the first night in Campo Grande, where I […]