Tag: island

  • The World According to Herr Willie: Ilha de Marajó

    written by wil6ka on 2015-11-08 #places
    The World According to Herr Willie: Ilha de Marajó

    Brazil is an awesome country for traveling. There's so much to explore, each place very different from one another. It will definitely take a stretch of trips just to get to know this this South American pearl. I finished my copa tour last year in Marajó, the island of bulls—it just might be an eternal highlight for me.

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  • Bora Bora, the Pearl of the Pacific

    written by vicuna on 2010-12-02 #places
    Bora Bora, the Pearl of the Pacific

    Bora Bora...a name which evokes a place that is already close to being considered as "paradise". I actually had the chance to go there for a week; sailing in one of the world's most beautiful lagoons, enjoying the marvelous views, and of course, taking lots of pictures.

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  • How's Life in Paradise?

    written by vicuna on 2011-07-04
    How's Life in Paradise?

    Since I arrived in French Polynesia in July 2009, perhaps it's the most frequent question I heard from my family, friends, and people I left in Europe. How do I answer this question precisely and honestly? I will try to do this now...

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  • My Favorite Spots in Amsterdam Part I Westelijke Eilanden (the Western Islands)

    written by paramir on 2010-04-07 #places
    My Favorite Spots in Amsterdam Part I Westelijke Eilanden (the Western Islands)

    If you are visiting Amsterdam, or live here, pick yourself a nice, sunny day, and take yourself for a relaxing walk around the western islands.

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  • The World According to Herr Willie – Gulang Yu

    written by wil6ka on 2016-11-19 #places
    The World According to Herr Willie – Gulang Yu

    Travelling like the Chinese is a tough call to make theses days, as they are discovering the planet like no time before. But going to places only the Chinese go is a great choice to make these days. One of those places is the magical island of Gulang Yu.

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  • Kodak Ektachrome Panther 400 (35 mm) – Release the Panther

    written by wil6ka on 2013-07-15 #gear
    Kodak Ektachrome Panther 400  (35 mm) – Release the Panther

    I know the tagline is cheesy, but it caught your attention – so it’s just perfect (evil laughter). And in my quest to squeeze every Kodak film into cameras and the best out of it on film, it certainly caught my attention too, when I first discovered,that not only Apple gets their inspiration from the zoo when branding their products. So may I present, the new find from the photographic animal farm: the slide film that was called Kodak Ektachrome Panther 400:

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  • Moorea Island, Is this Paradise?

    written by vicuna on 2010-07-04 #places
    Moorea Island, Is this Paradise?

    Exploring the many islands of French Polynesia, I discovered again a place that you could easily call a paradise... It's the "sister island" from Tahiti, just a few miles in front of Papeete and is called Moorea.

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  • Discovering the Marquesas archipelago (part 4): Ua Huka

    written by vicuna on 2010-04-22 #places
    Discovering the Marquesas archipelago (part 4): Ua Huka

    After visiting Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa, we finally landed on the last island of our Marquesas trip, Ua Huka. We decided to spend 3 days on this very small island as everybody told us that it was the most magic and wild one, absolutely different from all the other islands. And indeed, we really made a trip "into the wild".....

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  • Huahine Island: A True Paradise

    written by vicuna on 2009-12-12 #places
    Huahine Island: A True Paradise

    During my last holidays, we decided to spend a few days on Huahine Island. For this 3 days trip, I grabbed my Diana Mini and my Nikonos V camera, as well as 9 rolls of film... Now I want to share with you the beauty of this little island that you can easily call a paradise...

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  • The World According to Herr Willie: Pura Besakih, The Mothertemple of Bali

    written by wil6ka on 2016-05-20 #places
    The World According to Herr Willie: Pura Besakih, The Mothertemple of Bali

    On my birthday, I climbed the holiest mountain of Bali on a genuine pilgrimage. Walking towards Pura Besakih is also a tale about Balinese Hinduism, which is a singularity in Indonesia. So tighten your sarong around your hips and stick with me on this spiritual passage through the gates of heaven.

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  • Discovering The Marquesas Archipelago (part 2): Nuku Hiva

    written by vicuna on 2010-04-11 #places
    Discovering The Marquesas Archipelago (part 2): Nuku Hiva

    After the short transit on Rangiroa (see previous location) we finally arrive on Nuku Hiva, the main island of the Marquesas archipelago. The exploration of this magic and beautiful part of the world called "Henua Enana" (that means "the land of men" in marquesian) can now begin!

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  • Up in the Air: I believe I can fly!

    written by vicuna on 2012-12-04
    Up in the Air: I believe I can fly!

    Flying was always a dream for me since my childhood. I love taking planes, especially small ones where you can see everything the pilot is doing. Well, I waited a long time (until my 39th birthday) but now, the time has come to fulfill my dream: become a pilot of ultralight planes!

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  • Holidays? Let's Go 'Cuti - Cuti' Malaysia!

    written by eva_eva on 2012-01-13 #news
    Holidays? Let's Go 'Cuti - Cuti' Malaysia!

    Oh wow, Chinese New Year is approaching and it's another long weekend holiday! For those who do not celebrate Chinese New Year, perhaps should grab this chance for a short break and discover Malaysia!

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  • The Island of Gold (L'île d'Or) - France

    written by azurblue on 2009-05-18 #places
    The Island of Gold (L'île d'Or) - France

    A gorgeous place to rest, swim, tan and picnic during the summer, one hour by car from Nice (France).

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  • The 3 Waterfalls of Raiatea

    written by vicuna on 2010-07-03 #places
    The 3 Waterfalls of Raiatea

    Raiatea is a volcanic island and besides the beautiful lagoon there are also some impressing huge mountains in the center of it. And as it is raining a lot, there are also some beautiful waterfalls to discover in the mountains. The most famous walk to do inside the island is the one called "the 3 waterfalls".

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  • Discovering the Marquesas archipelago (part 3): Hiva Oa

    written by vicuna on 2010-04-16 #places
    Discovering the Marquesas archipelago (part 3): Hiva Oa

    Hiva Oa is another stunning island of the Marquesas archipelago and has something very special: 2 worldwide known european artists decided to live their last years on this island and today they're buried side by side in the cemetary of Atuona. I'm talking about the famous painter Paul Gauguin and the fascinating poet and singer Jacques Brel...

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  • Watching the Sunrise from Mount Tapioi

    written by vicuna on 2010-02-19 #places
    Watching the Sunrise from Mount Tapioi

    Who doesn't loves to see the sunrise? And what if you could admire this everyday magical moment from the top of a 300m high mountain and have a amazing view over Raiatea, Taha'a and even Bora-Bora and Huahine Islands? Would you like it? Well, come with me, I'll show you that! :)

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  • Discovering the Marquesas Archipelago Part 1: Transit in Rangiroa

    written by vicuna on 2010-04-08 #places
    Discovering the Marquesas Archipelago Part 1: Transit in Rangiroa

    Last Christmas I made an fantastic travel to the Marquesas archipelago and I will share the whole trip with you. But first, before reaching the Marquesas, I made a short transit on Rangiroa atoll. And I promised to write a location about the winning shot of the hidden location rumble ("http://www.lomography.com/magazine/competitions/2010/03/25/the-hidden-lomolocation-rumble-winner-announcement":http://www.lomography.com/magazine/competitions/2010/03/25/the-hidden-lomolocation-rumble-winner-announcement), and here it is!

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  • Robben Island

    written by wil6ka on 2010-06-21 #places
    Robben Island

    The end of apartheid is one of the most significant events in African history, at least in the past decade. And there is one site that symbolizes the return to freedom as no other: Robben Island.

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  • Mersea Island

    written by neja on 2011-02-14 #places
    Mersea Island

    For oyster lovers as well as nature enthusiasts, the only way to go is Essex! Mersea Island is the most easterly inhabited island in the UK. It is in Essex county, only 65 miles away from London, so perfect for a city break even just for 1 day.

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  • Playa de Las Teresitas, Tenerife

    written by neja on 2010-05-16 #places
    Playa de Las Teresitas, Tenerife

    Playa de Las Teresitas- one of the Tenerife island' most beautiful beaches.

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  • The Italian Island Paradise of Capri

    written by plasticpopsicle on 2012-05-03
    The Italian Island Paradise of Capri

    With its inviting azure waters and scenic cliff views, a breath-taking island on Italian waters has long been a hotspot for fancy summer getaways. Read on to learn more about the paradise island of Capri, the latest inspiration for Lomography's La Sardina line of cameras!