Photography

On my most recent visit to the Mesopotamian marshes, in March, I arrived at Sayeed Hitham’s for breakfast. The pandemic had kept me away for more than a year.The sun was just rising, the sky pink and golden. Hana, Hitham’s wife, stood smiling near the door to their reed house. “Tea is ready, bread is…

At the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, with travel restrictions in place worldwide, we launched a new series to help transport you, virtually, to some of our planet’s most beautiful and intriguing places.This week, after 40 installments, we look back at some of the highlights — from hat-making workshops in Ecuador and the wilds of Alaska…

The 30th July is the United Nations’ International Friendship Day. The day is about taking some time to mark the friendships that define our lives and to actively celebrate the joys of friendship. It’s been a difficult 18 months for everyone and we’ve all relied on our friendships even more than usual to get us…

Regardless of what age you are, September brings with it that “back to school” feeling. The summer is over and your bodyclock starts gearing up to go back to work. But you can also harness and direct that “back to school” energy towards more recreational ends. September is a great time to try your hand…

We watched in silence as the two orangutans, a mother and her child, prepared themselves for an encroaching rainstorm.While the air grew thicker, the mother — whom the local guides had nicknamed Minah — led her child toward the canopy and into a nest she had built earlier that day. Then, collecting vines and leaves,…

August 12th is International Youth Day. Designated by the United Nations over 20 years ago, the day celebrates the voice of global youth and draws attention to issues affecting young people around the world. The day also serves as an opportunity to engage with the specific challenges facing young people and offer support for their…

From catering for trick-or-treaters to costume-making, from bonfire safety to decorating, this Halloween you’ll find yourself using skills that don’t get called on most days of the year! So it’s understandable that perhaps you’re costume-making skills are a bit rusty. As a free treat, we’ve put together five great courses that cover all of the…

Not entirely happy with the path your life is taking? It’s never too late to shake things up and change the direction your life is going in. Here are our top 5 tips to getting the life you really want. 1. Change Your Thinking – Change Your Life It’s easy to see life’s challenges as…

The world of photography is constantly expanding. In today’s world with millions of pictures being shared and captured every day, there is no better time to try your hand in photography. Whether you’ve always loved the idea of being a professional photographer or just want to take your camera skills to the next level, here…

Life can change in an instant, as I experienced when I first laid my eyes on a tall and bizarrely striking bird known as the greater adjutant.It was India in 2018, in the northeastern state of Assam. I’d ended up there partly because of absurd circumstances, which involved being filmed for a reality television pilot…