Cairo – Al Qarafa –
Al Qarafa: not exactly a shantytown nor a cementary. But a bit of both In the capital of Egypt, there’s a particular Muslim cemetery that emerges on the Nile’s oriental river bank. This cemetery,...
Josè Lazo
Sarajevo
Cobbled streets and bullet-riddled buildings: welcome to Sarajevo, the “Jerusalem of Europe” Sarajevo’s decaying architecture possesses a mesmerizing beauty. The bullet holes and mortar scars that adorn the facades of buildings serve as poignant...
Manila
Between war on drugs and the MILF insurgency. From colonial oppression and brutal dictatorship to poverty and crime: Manila, capital of the Philippines, is a sprawling metropolis of over 13 million people that has...
Bethlehem
The wall of shame, division yet resistance Bethlehem is known for its religious significance and for being the birthplace of Jesus Christ. But the city has a darker side, characterized by the towering wall...
Sihanoukville
This influx has led to overcrowding and environmental damage. Many of the beaches are now littered with rubbish and waste.
Caracas
Nestled in a valley surrounded by mountains, Caracas is the bustling capital city of Venezuela. With a population of over two million people, it is a vibrant and exciting place to visit.
Tirana
Albania. The bunkers of Tirana, capital of a nation once ready for war anytime Tirana is known for its colorful architecture, a unique mix of ottoman and fascist and socialst brutalism. During the nazi-fascist...
Moscow
Solncevo, the working class neighborhood cradle of the most powerful mafia cartel in Russia Solncevo is a modest working-class neighborhood in southwestern Moscow, outside the MKAD, the large ring road that surrounds the city....
São Paulo
São Paulo. Welcome to Heliopolis and Sapopemba, Brazil’s hard-core favelas More than eleven million people live in the Brazilian favelas. Every main city has its own: Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, San Paolo, Recife....