“I have never thought so much, existed so much, lived so much, been so much myself, if I may venture to use the phrase, as in the journeys which I have made alone and on foot. […] I can scarcely think when I remain still; my body must be in motion to make my mind … Read More “Over the clouds – Thoughts on traveling” »
Month: September 2011
English, Travel
Asia, Cambodia, English
In the theoretical debate tourism is often descrbed as production and consumption of images. Touristical publicity films and folders are produced to create desires and the travelers themselves make photos not only to show to everyone where they have been, but also to preserve for themselves the places of their longings. Both the promotion material … Read More “Some thoughts on photography, or: Making photos of Angkor Wat” »