When it comes to wedding traditions, people mostly think of the exchange of rings, wedding vows, breaking plates, or carrying the bride over the threshold. However, these traditions represent only a small fraction of the vast mosaic of customs that exist across cultures. When we look beyond the borders of our country, we encounter a myriad of other customs, traditions, and rituals.

Street markets are a great place to showcase photojournalistic skills. You have to be fast and observant to capture interesting situations and moments. You also need to learn to be inconspicuous and blend into the crowd. Or not be afraid to approach people and ask permission to take their portrait.

Stretching from the sunny beaches of the Andaman Coast to the rugged mountains that many consider the foothills of the Himalayas, Thailand is home to over 40,000 vibrant Buddhist temples. Daily life takes place on the streets, making the cities pulse with life far more than anywhere else in the world.

Have you ever seen a photograph that completely captivates you and even inspires you to travel? For Honza Musil, that photo was of the sacred Tibetan mountain Minya Gangkar. And that's exactly where we'll go on our next photography journey to China.

When people hear the term "post-industrial," many envision an industrial agglomeration reflected in large factories and buildings. Fragments of this history can be found all over the world. In this article, we explore the American Midwest and Great Lakes region, the birth of automotive assembly lines where industry was once heavily concentrated.

You may have the perfect itinerary planned for your next big trip, but plans can change. This can lead to interesting and unexpected experiences that can add variety to your trip and enrich the photo collection you bring home. My recent trip to China was no exception.

Whether you like architecture, street, urban, or long-form documentary photography, there’s a subject for almost every photographer in New York. You’ll be hard-pressed to find another city with such a concentration of diverse and inspiring places. The Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Central Park are among the most photographed places in the world. But there is so much more to New York City.

Wudang 武當山 is a mountainous realm shrouded in legend and the birthplace of several different types of martial arts. Since ancient times, it has been a place dedicated to training the body and mind. The Chinese philosopher Laozi 老子, most famous for his Book of Changes (I-Ching 易經), resided in these mountains.

Xi'an [Si-an] (西安 - originally Chang'an) is one of the oldest cities in China, the residence of the Tang Dynasty emperors, and the starting point of the Silk Road. The historic city center is a blend of three cultures, dividing the city into parts influenced by Taoist, Buddhist, and Muslim cultures. Each culture has its shrines, street architecture styles, and traditional foods.

If there's a place where modern architecture and a modern lifestyle are slowly overtaking tradition, it's Beijing. With almost 30 million people, it's a bustling metropolis. Modern skyscrapers, glass buildings, and historical sites contrast with gloomy streets full of tangled wires and chaos.