Cultural Heritage Travel Guides
I share only what I have personally seen, heard, and experienced. These guides provide a first-hand look at navigating rural landscapes and respecting ancient traditions, documented directly from my own travels across Greater Asia. Find out how to witness heritage first-hand:
Local Maldives Travel Guide: Is there any culture left in the watermelon island - thoddoo
Half of Thoddoo looks like Canggu; the other half is sprinting to catch up. Is the 'Watermelon Island' losing its soul? Find the remaining culture before it’s gone.
A Guide to Danzhai: Finding the Best Authentic Miao Batik in Guizhou, China
Planning a trip to Guizhou? Learn how to visit the remote Miao villages of Danzhai and Pai Mo to discover the ancient art of La Ran (Chinese batik). This guide covers everything from navigating the mountain roads and visiting weekly tribal markets to the differences between Miao, Javanese, and African batik techniques.
Capturing Malaysia’s Heritage with the Huawei Mate XT
Can a smartphone truly replace a professional camera for cultural documentation? In January 2025, I took the Huawei Mate XT tri-fold into the heart of Malaysia to document living heritage. From capturing the intricate textures of traditional attire to the raw emotion in a subject's eyes, discover why this $3,600 device is a game-changer for visual storytellers and documentary photographers.