We were in Varanasi during my annual photo tour, when Piers Ede contacted me regarding an interview for his blog called “The Indiaphile”. Piers had just posted his interview with National Geographic photographer, Steve McCurry so I must say that I was honored to be chosen for his next interview. Piers and I finally hooked […]
U.S. Funded Radio Station Begins Broadcasting in Southern Sudan
In the run-up to a key political referendum to decide whether the south splits from the north, a new locally based independent radio station has opened in Southern Sudan. Supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the new station is operated by the nonpartisan Sudan Radio Service (SRS) and provides daily news and […]
Ten Christmas Gift Ideas
There are some ordinary things that I use on a daily basis, and they are just so well made, comfortable, or user friendly that they make me happy every time I use them. So if you’re looking for a gift idea here are a few of the things I would suggest for the photographer/traveler in your life.