The color palette of India’s cultural heritage is seen all over the country. As one of the most populous countries in the world, India is diverse and vast. In his in his own expeditions or his photo-expedition-workshops New York based photographer Tewfic El-Sawy has traveled over twenty times to India and has captured the vast diversity, colors and cultures of the country. From the city to the most remote villages his photos reveal the many layers of Indian culture. His latest visit to Rajasthan, the largest state by area in India, resulted in portraits of the rural life in Northwest

In Peru’s heights and valleys sustainable Quechua populations still live very close to nature. Photographer Matt Dutile found the dignity of Quechua people and the landscapes that surround them. From pink lakes to 5000 metres heights Peru’s scenery is diverse and breathtaking. Trekking in these heights wasn’t easy but with the help of coca teas and altitude pills Matt was able to photograph the most beautiful cultures and lifestyles through the mountains of Peru.

Last weekend friends and I took a trip up to Big Sur. We were very informal about the plan. I brought a tent and supplies with no campground reserved. We tried all the typical camping spots in town but naturally everything was booked solid for weeks. The first night we had to set up camp at a hotel in Carmel, not quite glamping and not at all camping.