September 16th, 2010 — 6:44pm
I have just returned from a much needed long weekend in Penang, a large island off the west coast of Malaysia. The population of almost a million is predominantly Chinese with a scattering of Malay and Indians making for a vibrant and colourful mix of cultures and cuisine. Although Penang has seen a considerable amount
August 19th, 2010 — 8:25pm
Here’re a few shots taken in the markets showing women and children with the distinctive tanaka face powder. Burmese people are some of the most welcoming and friendly you could ever hope to meet. Wander around the vibrant markets and every glance or tentative inquiry is greeted with a capacious smile and a handful of
August 18th, 2010 — 8:51pm
Here’re a few shots taken in Yangon last week of trains, rickshaws and people in them. Traffic in Yangon is light considering the population is around 4.5 million. This is due to tight restrictions on the importation of vehicles. Most cars and buses are Japanese imports from the 1980s such as Nissan Sunny Super
August 18th, 2010 — 5:58pm
You don’t have to be in Myanmar long before it becomes apparent that the locals love chewing betel nut. Here’s a section from my book, The Traditional Ceramics of South East Asia on the topic to accompany a few recent pictures. More shots can also be viewed in the Myanmar Gallery. The chewing of betel
August 17th, 2010 — 4:47pm
In Yangon, the golden magnificence of the Shwedagon Pagoda pierces the sky with a pinprick and a prayer confirming Myanmar as the jewel in Southeast Asia’s crown. It is impossible not to be moved by the beauty of this incredible temple. Located on a hill in the centre of Yangon, the Shwedagon Pagoda can be
