Photos

Jul 28, 2025 ∞

Unwinding in Rawalpindi, just before returning home.

A young boy stands in a dimly lit barn beside a cow, holding a bundle near its face. A person rides a motorcycle through a narrow, dimly-lit alleyway with closed metal gates. Silhouettes of buildings and a tower are set against a dusk sky filled with birds in flight. A dimly lit, rustic alley features an old motorcycle, a few people seated and standing, and weathered brick architecture. A person in pink, along with a child, looks out of a train window while another person stands on the platform beside the train. Two men are grooming a goat in front of a metal gate. A person in traditional attire is pushing a metal shutter in a dimly lit alley, with another person standing in the background and a third person at the edge holding a bottle. A busy street scene shows a woman and child in a tuk-tuk while a man and child ride a motorbike alongside mixed traffic. A man in traditional attire pushes a cycle rickshaw loaded with stacks of colorful textiles along a brick-lined street.

Jul 25, 2025 ∞

And, at last, Peshawar! Quick catchup from the final main stop in my big Pakistan tour.

A group of men wearing traditional clothing is sitting and talking on a street sidewalk. A person walks through the arched doorway of a dimly lit building, leading to a tiled outdoor area with a colorful stained glass design above the entrance. A man and a child on a motorcycle stop to look at food stalls in a bustling market. A young girl carrying a colorful backpack stands among women wearing burkha on a bustling street. A group of men and a boy in traditional clothing are gathered near a parked motorcycle on a street. Men walk down a narrow street with metal barriers displaying text in a non-English script, in front of closed shops. A busy street scene features people chatting near a fruit stall, a motorcycle, and various shops in the background. A narrow, worn street with a yellowed wall displaying the Pakistani flag, lined with aged architecture, leads to a person in the distance.

Jul 21, 2025 ∞

A few days late, maybe I’m getting tired of all this time on the road, but had to share the days spent in the Kalash Valleys!

In a dimly lit room with shafts of light filtering through, a person stands silhouetted in front of a fire, while another sits nearby. Two people in traditional clothing stand on a rocky terrain with mountains and greenery in the background, engaged in an activity with strings or ropes. A rustic kitchen features a central wood-burning stove with teapots on top, surrounded by traditional kitchenware and a cozy seating area with cushions on the floor. A person wearing traditional attire and a hat is sitting pensively in a rustic room with kitchenware and a woven stool. A rustic wooden house with a lattice design sits next to a wooden fence, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains. A group of children is playing with a ball in a courtyard while an older person watches them. A small child in a traditional outfit sits on the floor, while three adults are gathered in conversation inside a rustic room. Three children dressed in colorful traditional attire are sitting and standing on a wooden porch. A woman is preparing traditional flatbreads on a cooking surface with various kitchen items around her. An older person wearing colorful clothing and sunglasses sits contentedly inside a rustic, cozy space with patterned textiles.

Jul 16, 2025 ∞

Catchup from the last days on the insanely beautiful Hunza Valley.

Dark, jagged mountain peaks rise sharply through misty clouds, with a partially snow-covered summit in the background. A group of five men are on a wooden bridge, with one taking a photo of the others, and mountains are visible in the background. A serene turquoise lake is surrounded by towering, rugged mountains under a partly cloudy sky. A person in a cap and casual clothing sits alone at a table in a cafe with a "No Smoking" sign and artwork of running horses on the wall. A person on a motorcycle is looking to the side in front of a shop with a person inside, illuminated by red lighting. A group of people stands on a rocky cliff overlooking a rugged mountain landscape and a meandering river under a cloudy sky. A person is selling various vegetables, including tomatoes and leafy greens, at a market stall. A man stands on a rocky mountain edge taking a photo with his phone, surrounded by a dramatic landscape of mountains under a cloudy sky. A group of children in school uniforms are playing cricket on a sandy field with a set of improvised goalposts in the foreground. A "SLOW" road sign stands near a small structure with a "WELCOME TO PAKISTAN" banner, set against a backdrop of mountains and lush greenery. A vendor and a customer stand at a small food stall with a colorful umbrella, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains and a twilight sky.

Jul 9, 2025 ∞

Under the shadow of the Nanga Parbat, between Fairy Meadows and Astore Valley.

A group of goats is walking along a rocky path through a mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks in the background. Three boys are happily interacting near a horse with a backdrop of trees and mountains. A vehicle travels along a narrow mountain road surrounded by rocky terrain and distant peaks. A young child stands behind a wooden and wire window of a shop, which is filled with various canned and packaged goods on the shelves. A sunlit room with a table covered in a cloth, a small vase of flowers, a bottle, and an outdoor view through a mesh window. A grassy outdoor seating area with several plastic chairs and tables is set against a rocky cliff backdrop, decorated with colorful flags and a unique art installation. A person sits partially visible inside a rustic building with colorful balls mounted on a pole by the entrance and a scenic mountainous landscape in the background. A majestic mountain range with snow-covered peaks is seen in the background, while a lush forest of tall trees lines a winding path in the foreground.

Jul 3, 2025 ∞

Time to leave Lahore. Some quick picks from the last few days.

A man wearing a brown outfit is holding a tray with several cups, in what appears to be a food-serving setting. A child is sitting on a motorbike, held by an adult, while eating a snack. A man holding a white plastic bag stands in front of a closed shop, looking at a cat near an open door. Two individuals stand near a railing in a park where a white horse walks on the grass. A group of people, including children and adults, are seated inside and on the edge of small green rickshaws, parked next to a bus decorated with red and white patterns.

Jun 13, 2025 ∞

Another day closes, blissfully unaware of the brutal mess where heading to. The beauty of the countryside.

A person walks a dog along a quiet, cobblestone street in the evening, illuminated by a streetlamp. A person is moving quickly past a seated woman with a cane and a nearby dog on a patio area. A person is seen inside a house through a window, surrounded by a dimly lit exterior. A silhouette of a dog stands on an illuminated cobblestone path surrounded by trees and foliage in a dimly lit outdoor setting.

Jun 12, 2025 ∞

High tower

A tall building with a prominent central staircase and warm sunlight casting shadows on its facade.

Jun 11, 2025 ∞

Turn it on

A light switch is surrounded by lush green foliage and plants.

Jun 9, 2025 ∞

Four different news-style images feature headlines and individuals, with two related to senior dating and two from CNN Portugal discussing diverse topics.

Isto de o site da CNN Portugal meter publicidade pelo meio tem destas coisas, aqui deve ser o algoritmo a ir buscar anúncios relacionados com “senhores de idade” e “Ucrânia”.

Jun 9, 2025 ∞

Sunday leftovers…

Pink flowering oleander branches frame a sidewalk with a white car parked on the street.

Jun 8, 2025 ∞

Two big, round, yellow pumpkins.

Two large, round pumpkins with green and orange hues are placed on a white surface at an outdoor market.

Jun 5, 2025 ∞

Rainbow bench

A colorful bench is partially in shadow against a building wall on a sunlit cobblestone surface.

Jun 1, 2025 ∞

Catching up with some of the stuff I still hadn’t posted around here, all from my random walks around Lisbon in the last weeks.

A display case shows multiple religious figurines and other small decorative items, with a person in the background. Three people are sitting on a doorstep against a graffiti-covered wall, one looking toward the camera while the others are focused on something in their hands. A construction site with a green tarp and red barriers is visible on a street. An older couple is standing outside a building with a decorative red wall display. A blue building with a visible crack exposing the bricks and an adjacent rusted pipe with graffiti. A wooden sign for the LX Rooftop Bar stands against a vibrant mural on an urban wall, with a bicycle parked nearby. A pink concrete building with large square openings stands beside greenery and outdoor furniture under a clear blue sky. Sunlight casts long shadows through a corridor with stone columns, while people walk beside parked cars on a city street.