Discovering the Desert: Joshua Tree, California; USA

Chaotic & Colourful, Chichi Markets; Chihicastenango, Guatemala

Incredible Beauty in the Heart of of Guatemala: Lanequin, Guatemala

Lanquein is known for it's incredible natural beauty, limestone caves and relaxed nature, 

however, what struck me the most about this place were the children. Friendly, humble and 

bright, the children were a true reflection of the authentic Guatemalan nature. Pictured 

below are 3 siblings who live on a chocolate farm nearby our residences who embody exactly this.

With that said, this was one of the most incredibly beautiful places I have ever seen. Despite this 

 being a popular tourist attraction, there is still a sense of true authenticity that runs through 

this region.

Ohau, Hawaii: Signs are for Tourists Only

As Lonely Planet describes it "more Asian than American", this Island is full of surprises. 

I had a somewhat closed mind to Hawaii before I went there (under the impression it was 

very touristy and had little cultural experiences for visitors) but this quickly changed.

Ohau is a truly beautiful island, so much so that I forgot about the camera to soak up how incredible

 it was. I was lucky enough to know a local which meant we could experience another side 

beyond just the touristy parts of the island. My 2 tips:

1. Get a car. There is so much to see beyond just Waikiki but public transport is difficult

2. Forget about the signs. I am not saying be stupid but most of the locals ignore the instructions. 

Swim in the waterfall, climb the mountain and jump off the rock.

Through the Middle of the Island: Nu'uanu Pali Lookout 

The Eastern Edge: Pillboxes (Hike)

The Northern tip: The North Shore

The View From Heaven: Stairway to Heaven (Haiku Stairs), Ohau, Hawaii

I have seen some amazing things around the world, but this is by far the most impressive

 of them all.

The Haiku Stairs (more commonly known as the Stairway to Heaven) was built in 

1942 to house a secret radio tower for the U.S. Navy. While it was maintained as a major 

tours attraction for many years, it was officially closed to the public in June of 1987 

due to a serious act of Vandalism.

Today, many locals (mostly students) cross through private property, climb a bamboo 

forest and attempt to sneak past a man guarding the entrance way in the early hours of the 

morning to attempt the thrill that is Haiku to get a little glimpse of heaven.

Thefirst section is the steepest and by far the hardest. As walk up in the pitch black you

 keeping the pace and following the feet of this in front of you, you tend to forget just 

how quickly you are moving up. The sunlight on the way down is a frightening reminder of this

To learn a little more about the stairs visit http://haikustairs.org/history/

Bright Colours, Beautiful Women and Delectable Dishes: Antigua, Guatemala

This image is the epitome of Guatemala. Throughout Antigua it is common to find women just like this one. 

Most come from rural areas, traveling hours to the city to sell trinkets and beautiful woven goods to help 

support the family. The bright colours are a signature of the county and reflect the vibrant nature

An Uprising, January 2014: Bangkok, Thailand

In January of this year (2014) Bangkok saw the second round of challenges to it's widely disliked government through mass protests.