6 articles tagged with border towns
The heavy iron gates of the former penal colony creaked open, revealing a story far more complex than I'd anticipated. Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni isn't just about its infamous prison history—it's a cultural crossroads where six ethnic communities have woven their traditions into...
The first time I pressed record on my portable mic at the edge of the Rio Grande, I was struck by the unexpected symphony of sounds – children's laughter carrying across the water, the gentle lapping of waves against sandy...
I've crossed many borders in my travels, but few have captivated me like the invisible line between Rivera, Uruguay and Santana do Livramento, Brazil. Here, no passport stamps mark your journey between nations—just a simple street crossing that locals traverse...
I've traipsed through the American Southwest's crimson canyons and soaked in Thailand's steamy hot springs, but nothing quite prepared me for the raw authenticity of Ganta, Liberia. This vibrant market town near the Guinea border isn't on most travelers' radar,...
As I stepped off the plane at Laredo International Airport, the winter sun cast a gentle golden hue across the South Texas landscape—a stark contrast to the grey skies I'd left behind in Cork. Here, where the Rio Grande draws...
The taxi driver looked at me with genuine confusion when I told him I'd traveled to Brunei specifically to explore Kuala Belait. 'But why?' he asked, 'There's nothing there but oil fields.' His bewilderment only confirmed I'd made the right...
