Ancient tribes, modern times…Village of Paradise is a photographic journey through the remote villages of Oro Province, Papua New Guinea. Australian filmmaker and photographer, Sam Thies was invited to join this project team and kindly shares his stories from this unique, cultural travel venture.
Image: Australian photographer and filmmaker Sam Thies on location in remote Oro Province in Papua New Guinea. Image by Cieran Murphy.
Rich Manley is a creative of many talents… from actor and film maker, to writer, drummer and stuntman with a black belt in kung fu! He has also studied anthropology, archaeology and culture extensively and is a passionate global adventurer too. But his greatest super power is… MAGIC!
Rich has found an enchanting way to break down cultural differences with his magic, and his latest TV series, 'Culture Shock' shares these magical moments with some of the most remote people on earth.
Image: Performing magic for the Hamar people in Ethiopia. It was heartwarming to see their smiles and the joy on their faces. Photo by Gökhan 'G' Telci.
Read MoreAustralian photographer, storyteller and author, Emilie Ristevski has over one million followers on Instagram, which is not surprising when you look at her breath-taking work. Her dream-like imagery has taken her to all corners of the world, from remote villages in South America to wild landscapes in Iceland, Namibia and everywhere in-between. She has also partnered with some impressive brands including Adobe and Lonely Planet. Emilie's work inspires a deeper connection to this beautiful planet we call home.
Photo: The dreamy outback, Uluru-Kata Tjura National Park, Northern Territory, Australia.
Read MoreWith 50 countries in 5 years mapped out in her soul, it's fair to say, Emily Lush loves to travel. She's a storyteller with all the savvy social skills to manage work on the roam. Her passion for indigenous and cultural sustainability are well-preserved in her words and imagery. She's a 'Brissy' girl (Australian), now based in Tbilisi, Georgia. The Caucasus region is her current lifestyle muse.
Read MoreUnique, wild and more resilient than most, Ethiopia is an extraordinary and surprising travel destination. They have their own calendar, dates and celebrations, traditions, food and the most diverse tribal cultures, unlike anywhere else in the world. Multi-award winning, Australian photographer Jayne McLean hosts photographic tours in the Omo Valley. Her experiences are captured in her images and express what she knows. That Ethiopians are some of the happiest and friendliest people she has ever met.
Read MoreOur very first featured storyteller, Mr Wanderlust, aka Philipp Hauptmann, has a natural eye for great photography and a zest for travel that has taken him all over the world. He is based in Bali now but has been snapping his way around the globe for longer than most. He shares a few favourite locations to make eyes water.
Read MoreNever say never. From an accounting PHD in Paris, to travelling the world as a photographer, Hamza El Arabi, originally from Morocco, has the hot shot evidence to prove that following dreams is possible with the right gear and eye-set. We step into his world for a snapshot of Morocco, India, Bolivia and the Philippines.
Read MoreJordan’s ability to capture colour is a striking aspect of his travel photography. Just as captivating is his ability to capture intimate images which draw you in and make you feel as though you’re part of the very landscape yourself.
Read MoreGrégory Escande has found a stunning way to capture the beauty of everyday life, while working in a foreign country. Maputo is the capital of Mozambique and one of the largest growth centres in Africa, yet these images share a raw honesty and vulnerability that is so humbling in a busy world.
Photo by Grégory Escande
Read MoreLove food and travel? Meg Abbott (writer) and Issy Croker (photographer) have mixed both with their talents to create a dream business together. Meet The Curious Pear.
Read MoreNew York based brothers Darrell and Oliver Hartman explore the world’s most unfamiliar people, endangered cultures and remarkable places through their photography and film.
Read MoreDESTINATION Venice. Bellissimo Venice! The city of islands that is tidal and although a heritage-listed site potentially sinking onto Unescos’ in-danger list, Venice still remains a favourite bucket list destination to photograph at least once in a lifetime.
IMAGE: Gondola in the fog, Venice, Italy.
Read MoreWhen social media trends are on a high and the concept of remote work is now commonplace, Jesse Lindemann has his dream gig totally covered.
Read MoreAlaskan photographer Nicole Smoot explores the wildest and remotest of places, with a passion for anything out of the ordinary.
Read MoreAward-winning adventure sport photographer Jody MacDonald explores the planet’s wildest corners for National Geographic, BBC, Patagonia and Red Bull. The one place she won’t be, is following in anyone else’s footsteps.
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