Transformation for May
Happy May !
If you travel in the pirogue of someone, sing his song.
Were you planning a trip to Chicago? Here, bringing you some city sounds for those sheltering at home. Tu veux entendre des bruits de la ville de Chicago?Le metro de Chicago est aussi connu comme le ‘L’ – le diminutif de ‘élevé’ – un train élevé. Vuoi sentire alcuni rumori della città di Chicago?La metropolitana…
During a conversation with Aditi Athalye, I learned about her efforts to help women in modern India provide traditional foods to their families. With more women working outside the home, time is a precious commodity. Aditi explained that some women who continue to cook are forced to take shortcuts to prepare meals faster, leading to…
What is your favorite fairytale today? “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” ―Albert Einstein, who was born on this day in 1879
Welcome to the world of the studio of MatiBani, where functional ceramic meets artistic expression inspired by traditional motifs of India. Tejal Mehendale’s work is inspired by the rich cultural heritage of India, and she incorporates traditional motifs like mandalas and folk art into her designs. Slip tracing and Mendhi (henna art) are two traditional…
A woman I met in Toubab Dialaw last year at the start of a magical day with Leticia. I will call her ‘our beautiful friend’, she welcomed us and looked after us throughout the day. An embodiment of the Senegalese notion of ‘teranga’. “If there’s a set of values in Senegal, teranga would be the…
A few countries have re-opened for visitors and tourists, like French Polynesia, without a quarantine. As a place I have often visited over the past 10 years, I bought a ticket to see for myself how travel itself has changed, and what measures are in place for such a dream destination. I booked flights with…