MEET ANGELA
Born and educated in the UK, I am a photojournalist, speaker and world traveler keeping a finger on the pulse. A passion for overland journeys has taken me from London to Katmandu by bus and across the Stans by train.
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LATEST SCOOPS
With Kazakh Eagle Hunters in Mongolia
The quartet of Kazakh eagle hunters approached, their sturdy Mongolian horses trotting in unison. Each wore a traditional a fur-lined red hat with a … [Read More...]
Mongolia the Land of Genghis Kahn
Recently I returned from Mongolia the land of Genghis Kahn which had long shimmered in my imagination. I wanted to visit the place where the Mongols … [Read More...]
New York Botanical Garden’s Enchanting Wonderland
Curiouser and Curiouser... The current New York Botanical Garden exhibit, Wonderland: Curious Nature is inspired by the imagination of Lewis … [Read More...]
Morocco, Land of Contrasts
In Morocco, from the High Atlas Mountains to Sahara dunes, I discovered a land of contrasts with a kaleidoscopic history. Walking labyrinthine … [Read More...]
BLOG FAVORITES
Laos, Land of a Million Elephants
Mekong Memories The first time I left Laos I took a sampan across the Mekong river. It was early morning. Air and water were still. I cradled a tiny … [Read More...]
Overland on the Ancient Silk Road
Last Spring I traveled the Ancient Silk Road. It was a long time ambition. I did not know it would change my life. Epiphany Moment The idea … [Read More...]
An Ancient Way of Life is Almost Gone
For thousands of years nomads lived freely in Central Asia and the Steppes. Their lifestyle was surprisingly ordered. They would move with their … [Read More...]
The Aral Sea: Going, Going, Gone
Once Upon a Time... ...there was a vast lake called the Aral Sea. A Central Asian oasis for centuries, it was the size of Ireland. Fertile … [Read More...]